http://www.theblackandblue.com/2013/12/16/88-cinematographers-advice/

Life is like an airplane: you either get onboard, or you don't. It's up to you.

Xavier Grobet, ASC, AMC

'The edges of the frame are often more interesting than the center.'

Luciano Tovoli, ASC, AIC

Cinematography is 10 percent cinematography and 90 percent bladder control.

Seamus McGarvey, ASC, BSC

From my grandfather, Carmine Coppola: What you do with your non-working time is more important than what you do with your working time.

John Schwartzman

From Harry Stradling Sr.: 'Never be afraid to take a chance. It may be the best thing you ever did.'

Sol Negrin, ASC

When Levie asked me to work with him at Corman's, the pay was $50 a day. Levie said, 'They're not paying for experience. Take the job and you'll meet people.'

Rodney Taylor, ASC

Do not be afraid to push yourself and trust yourself.

Bill Roe, ASC