Douglas Kirkland

When you put an individual on the cover of a big picture magazine, like 'Life of Look', their career skyrocketed. As a photographer, you were very empowered; people came to you, bowing to you and what you represented. ”

I will refine somebody in a minor way, but I don't want to totally change them. I don't want them to look like plastic dolls. ”

I believe Photoshop is in some way the contemporary darkroom, the creative area that all photographers have available today. ”

Respect and mutual respect are important. I, for instance, often show my latest work so that people can see how I work. ”