Mario Testino

Ph: Scott Schuman | Street shot of Mario by Scott Schuman

Photographer


Other credits: Model, Director
 

biography

Nationality: Peru

One of fashion's most sought-after snappers, Mario Testino was born in 1954 in Lima, Peru. He came to London in 1976, took a flat in an abandoned hospital near Trafalgar Square, and began selling portfolios (for £25, including hair and make-up) to wannabe models. Today he is best known for his highly polished, exotically bright ad campaigns and his exquisitely styled photographs of the couture scene all of which carry a deceptive air of nonchalance. Now at the top of his profession, Testino has shot Madonna for Versace as well as photographing the late Diana, Princess of Wales for her famous Vanity Fair cover in 1997. His popularity with designers and fashion editors stems as much from his professionalism and good nature as his unerring ability to take beautiful pictures which sell clothes. (Bio from website: http://www.mariotestino.us/)

updates

 
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Fragrance Con...
Dolce & Gabbana (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Dolce & Gabbana
Love Magazine (Editorial)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Michael Kors S/S 09
Michael Kors (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 09
Salvatore Ferragamo (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Versace S/S 09
Versace (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
D&G S/S 09
D&G (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Stefanel S/S 09
Stefanel (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Burberry S/S 09
Burberry (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Boss Hugo Boss S/S 09
Hugo Boss (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2009
Lights of Spring
V Magazine (Editorial)
published: March 2009
 

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