Martin parr

Modern technology has taken the angst out of achieving the perfect shot. For me, the only thing that counts is the idea behind the image: what you want to see and what you're trying to say. The idea...

The idea of England in decline is very attractive.

I like to keep in touch with younger photographers. It's important that a younger generation comes up and questions the assumptions made by old farts like me.

The trouble with Hollywood films is that they always have a pleasant ending.

You can't shoot in sepia, so converting into black and white and then into brown makes everything feel less real.

When I fly British Airways, I can't help but read the free Daily Mail, which makes me glad I am leaving the country.

The knack is to find your own inspiration and take it on a journey to create work that is personal and revealing.

Sometimes you feel uncomfortable taking a photograph, but that's all part of the job.

Places change all the time, and the type of people who live there change.

I don't like being flattered. It doesn't suit my English sensibilities. Remember, we are the great country of understatement.