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
Once you develop your own style, you know when you're able to give your best. Feeling at home is part of it, and I don't think that's an L.A. thing. It's a matter of the environment and of what affects you. Herb Ritts affectdevelopenvironment share on social
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'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
