Stephen Pizzello: Impressions of Cinematographers

From American Cinematographer, A Cinematic Honor Roll by Stephen Pizzello (March 1999),

"...Over the years, audiences have become increasingly difficult to impress, and the attempt to do so can sometimes be thankless; directors of photography practice a form of alchemy that is tremendously complex, and their work is frequently understood only by a relatively small group of industry insiders. To the average viewer, the impact of great photography is often subliminal, but connoisseurs can savor both the bold strokes and the small touches..."

-Stephen Pizzello