I was always forced to blush and look away from a discussion about fashion photographers. I knew the names, saw them everywhere, but wasn’t quite able to make the difference or tell which was what.
By starting out this mini-series, I’m hoping to get things brighten up, at least a little bit so when it comes to fashion photographers, we won’t have to change the subject ever again. Or at least about some of them…I hope you’ll find this useful, I’m counting on you to tell me if I’m hoping right.
Today we’re dealing with Mario Testino. A Peruvian born photographer, he was first set out to study economics, law and international relations but he moved on to London to begin photography training.
It’s in London that he began shooting stars, literally (he’s been behind the camera for many celebrities – from Madonna, Sienna Miller, Angelina Jolie to Prince William or Queen Rania of Jordan). His work touched some of the best known fashion and beauty houses (from Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino to Shiseido or Gucci) and was exhibited all over the world (from Tokyo to New York).
Mario Testino’s work granted him the title of Doctor Emeritus of the University of Arts London, and in 2005 received a Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award.
“A balloon flying into the sky is equal to freedom. It can fly anywhere and everywhere with no concerns.” – Mario Testino
Seems that the people love being photographed by Mario Testino – that’s the reason for his subjects relaxation in the pictures he takes. As a result, his work seems almost unreal, kinda like the time stopped for a photo-moment.
(via artpartner and mariotestino.us)
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I have to say that I don’t really rate Mario Testino that much. Kudos is deserved for the Hugo Boss campaign which I love but other than that I don’t think he’s that strong in terms of technique. Yes he’s shot lots of famous celebrities, Diana, yadda yadda yadda but he’s not a photographers’ photographer. He doesn’t inspire very much and I get the feeling that technically he’s not very adept.
Thanks!
Hugh O’Malley Fashion Photographer London.
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Oooh I just re-read that. I sound really bitchy, don’t I…
That’s OK. Technique and all the technical photography stuff doesn’t matter-he’s the one with the big jobs and a big name.
I wouldn’t go so far as to say technique and technical ability don’t matter. He wouldn’t have gotten on the first rung of the ladder without them. But yes having a ‘big name’ does seem to count for a lot in the industry.
hola bueno soy de Perú estudie fotografia y creo que para que llueva contratos con el arte de la fotografia hay que ser nombre veo las fotos de testino y veo un estilo sobrio pero eso es lo que las marcas quieren reflejar es por eso que lo contratan y la fotografia es suerte y relaciones yo tengo un stock tb algo grande pero lo mio es mas viajes lugares gente ya colgare las fotos le mando un saludo a todos.
Testino’s show! A beautiful man! A great photografy! Perfetc. Brazilian people L You.
C. Linn.
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