Regardless of whether you speak the language or are familiar with a culture, the picture should hold up. Herb Ritts culturefamiliarhold Change image and share on social
What I particularly liked was that, coming from California and not being involved in the New York scene, I developed my personal way, in my own way, at my own pace. Herb Ritts californiacomedevelop Change image and share on social
The education, the cultural awareness, is different in Europe, especially in France, from that in the United States. So I think the public will be much more appreciative of many images. Herb Ritts appreciativeawarenesscultural Change image and share on social
I'd go down to the end of my street, to a garage that had a certain feeling about it, or a particular light; I'd take a picture of a friend who needed a head shot. That's how I learned, instead of having school assignments and learning camera techniques. Herb Ritts assignmentcameraend share on social
I always enjoyed art history because, growing up in California, my exposure was limited, and it was a new experience. To learn the history of art opened up certain things to me, made me see. It intrigued me. Herb Ritts artcaliforniaenjoy share on social
When you start out, you're not really aware. I didn't have a sense of photographic history. Herb Ritts awarehistoryphotographic Change image and share on social
I like form and shape and strength in pictures. Herb Ritts formpictureshape Change image and 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
Generally, the French highly promote culture and the arts, and photography is in their blood. Herb Ritts artbloodculture Change image and share on social
