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 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 did grow up next door to Steve McQueen, who was a very famous movie star at the time, but as a kid it didn't impress me. We always had great fun with him. He would take us out on Sundays on his motorcycles, riding around in the desert; he was like a second father. Herb Ritts desertdoorfamous 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
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
I like form and shape and strength in pictures. Herb Ritts formpictureshape Change image and 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
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
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
