Marian Schmidt

First edition of Marian Schmidt. First impression. Medium format hardback in near fine condition. A small mark to blank rear end page only. Text in French.

About

“I am a wanderer. With my camera, I look for treasures in everyday life. I hunt for gems. Having already traversed four continents, wherever I travel, I always carry a camera with me and try to be in places where something happens.

How do I prepare myself to take photographs? I disconnect from any burdens of everyday reality, freeing myself from unnecessary thoughts and mental associations. I enter another dimension in which I look at my surroundings with a clear mind. I observe people, situations and places. I feel the relationships between all the elements of the actual image in front of me, especially between people and their surroundings. I am able to establish a rapport of mutual trust with the people I photograph..."