Mario Testino

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

Photographer


Other credits: Model
 

biography

Country of origin: 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

 
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Love Magazine (Editorial)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Michael Kors S/S 12
Michael Kors (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Etro S/S 12
Etro (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Stefanel S/S 12
Stefanel (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Lancome Contract S/S 12
Lancome (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Lancome Rouge in Love Campaign S/S 12
Lancome (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Stuart Weitzman S/S 12
Various Campaigns (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Burberry S/S 12
Burberry (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Adriana Lima vs. Doutzen Kroes
V Magazine (Editorial)
published: March 2012
V Magazine Spring 2012 Cover
V Magazine (Magazine Cover)
published: March 2012
 

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