These 50 inspirational photography quotes offer insights into the minds of photography greats, from how they see the world and approach the art of making a photo.

In our hyper-saturated world, where each day we’re bombarded with an endless stream of new images, Luisa Dörr (judge of our 2025 Portrait Award) stands out. The Brazilian photographer is quickly building a reputation as one of the world’s most creative and perceptive photographers, using her work as a powerful vehicle to tell the stories of those she portrays.