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

 
Back to Black V53
V Magazine (Editorial)
published: June 2008
Back to Black
V Magazine (Editorial)
published: June 2008
Vogue Paris June/July 2008 2 Covers
Vogue Paris (Magazine Cover)
published: June 2008
San Francisco Chronicles
American Vogue (Editorial)
published: June 2008
Vogue Germany June 2008 Cover
Vogue Germany (Magazine Cover)
published: June 2008
Vogue Paris May 2008 : Julianne Moore
Vogue Paris (Magazine Cover)
published: May 2008
British Vogue May 2008 Cover
British Vogue (Magazine Cover)
published: May 2008
perfect TEN
American Vogue (Editorial)
published: April 2008
Hugo Boss S/S 08
Hugo Boss (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2008
V Magazine Summer 08
V Magazine (Magazine Cover)
season: Spring/Summer 2008
 

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