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
My favourite words are possibilities, opportunities and curiosity. I think if you are curious, you create opportunities, and then if you open the doors, you create possibilities. Mario Testino createcuriositycurious Change image and 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
I find that my entire life has come to me, and things happened without me planning them. You know, I never asked to photograph Princess Diana, and that made me more famous than I wanted. I never asked to photograph Madonna, and that pushed me to another level. There are things that just take you into the limelight. Mario Testino askdianaentire 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
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
Fine artists reflect, and then they act. Fashion photographers - we act, and then we reflect. Mario Testino actartistfashion Change image and share on social