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Just having the camera, being able to pull back from situations and be an observer, it saved my life... I realised I could find these intimate moments and that people trusted me. That, basically, my camera was magic.
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"Just having the camera, being able to pull back from situations and be an observer, it saved my life... I realised I could find these intimate moments and that people trusted me. That, basically, my camera was magic."
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Just having the camera, being able to pull back from situations and be an observer, it saved my life... I realised I could find these intimate moments and that people trusted me. That, basically, my camera was magic. — Ryan McGinley

About Ryan McGinley

Ryan McGinley was a Photographer from United States (1977–present).

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This quote is attributed to Ryan McGinley, a Photographer from United States.
When did Ryan McGinley live?
Ryan McGinley lived from 1977 – present.