Grunge came from a group of English photographers, and they were documenting their own reality... I'm South American - we celebrate life. Mario Testino americancelebratedocument Change image and share on social
I have become aware on my travels that when a country loses the connection between its history and its traditional dress, something truly precious is lost. Mario Testino awareconnectioncountry Change image and share on social
Some people strive for perfection, but I often find perfection boring. Mario Testino borefindpeople Change image and share on social
South America was not really that open - you had to fit in, and I didn't fit in. I was different - my tastes, my point of view - were a bit weird, and I found in Britain a sense of calm, that I could just be. Mario Testino americabitebritain share on social
I've always had an affinity with women. It probably started with my mother when I was young, but it was intensified by my sister, Elena, who is one year older than me. I used to hang out with her all the time, and whenever I travelled, I used to buy her clothes and style her. Mario Testino affinitybuyclothe share on social
I do a lot of decision making before each shoot. It's a luxury to be able to choose what you do. Mario Testino choosedecisionlot Change image and share on social
When I had photographed Prince William's mother, I brought along a CD of Dalida, a French singer, that we played on set all day to relax everyone. I decided to do the same thing for Catherine and William. The contrast of the contemporary informal music playing in the beautiful rooms with so much history caused a lot of laughter. Mario Testino beautifulbringcatherine share on social
There's a particular style that is very Peru that you don't see anywhere else; it's got so many different imprints. When you mix Incan minimalism with the heavy, ornate Spanish Baroque, it is very interesting. Mario Testino baroqueheavyimprint share on social
Many people when I started didn't believe I was a good fashion photographer, and probably they still think that. Mario Testino fashiongoodpeople Change image and share on social
I've been criticised for pretty, smiley photographs, but at least someone is happy! In my mind, I am always giving the image to the sitter. Mario Testino criticisegivehappy Change image and share on social