I was an economics major, which I enjoyed because I had a good business sense. Herb Ritts businesseconomicsenjoy Change image and share on social
That's why I felt so at home when I went to Africa. It didn't matter that I was halfway around the world in a foreign country, because all those elements are universal. And I think that's one thing about my work: It's universal. Herb Ritts africacountryelement share on social
Within two hours of where I live, you have mountains and desert as location. I like the natural elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow. Herb Ritts abstractdesertelement Change image and share on social
Even though I didn't get a business degree, I enjoyed learning about economics. Herb Ritts businessdegreeeconomics Change image and share on social
For me, the most important thing I learned was just honing my eye. I think I had a good eye. Herb Ritts eyegoodhone Change image and share on social
I think knowing people by first names, not by what they do sexually, is really what it's about. Not being afraid. Fear is the enemy. I've always been comfortable with being gay. Herb Ritts afraidcomfortableenemy Change image and share on social
Actually, when I first started dabbling in photography, I was still working for my parents as a salesman. Herb Ritts dabbleparentphotography Change image and share on social
I think a lot of the time these days people are so concerned about having the right camera and the right film and the right lenses and all the special effects that go along with it, even the computer, that they're missing the key element. Herb Ritts cameracomputerconcern share on social
I'm pretty selective. I generally edit the contact sheets and then do work prints. Because I have my own lab and printers, I can afford the luxury of going through the contact sheets for black-and-white, making up work prints, seeing them big, and honing them down. Herb Ritts affordbigblack share on social
Well, I liked it - that was the main thing. I liked it, but I didn't think of it in terms of a career. I didn't really know; I didn't really think about it. One thing just led to another until finally I quit my job as a salesman and found myself working as a photographer. Herb Ritts careerfinallyfind share on social