The year has 365 days, and I want each and every one of them to be exciting. Mario Testino dayexcityear Change image and share on social
Ultimately, I made my range wider because I wanted to suit each publication that I worked for. Talk about reinvention - I'm like the Madonna of photography. Mario Testino madonnamakephotography Change image and share on social
However spontaneous I hope a photograph will look, I always put a lot of thought into how I can make it happen. The very best pictures are the most relaxed, so a lot of fussing around technically can completely break the spell, and everyone freezes up with nerves. Mario Testino breakcompletelyfreeze share on social
I never notice a difference between photographing a man and a woman; for me, it's just somebody. Mario Testino differencemannotice Change image and share on social
I adore being able to go to the Oscars and know every single person at the party afterwards. Mario Testino adoreoscarparty Change image and share on social
At the beginning of my career, as a boy from Peru in London, suddenly discovering British culture and society, I looked so much at the work of the photographers Cecil Beaton and Norman Parkinson, which seemed to represent a wonderful vanished grandeur of my new country. Mario Testino beatonbeginboy share on social
Fine artists reflect, and then they act. Fashion photographers - we act, and then we reflect. Mario Testino actartistfashion Change image and share on social
I have no real training in the history of fine art or furniture; my eye just works by proportions. I react intuitively. In London, it's all about color because the weather is so gray, and in that cold light they look beautiful. Mario Testino artbeautifulcold share on social
Even someone as photographed and aware of the camera as members of the royal family needs to feel completely comfortable if they are to look their best. Mario Testino awarecameracomfortable Change image and share on social
Charm, I think, is education, really, no? I was educated to be nice to everybody. If you want to be rude and mean, I'm sure your life isn't that nice. Mario Testino charmeducateeducation Change image and share on social
