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H is A-list ART & DESIGN
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portraiture
portfolio includes Madonna,
Lady Gaga and his highly
praised series of Diana,
Princess of Wales. He
claims his secret to success
is being yourself, and when
photographing, finding the
subject’s self. His obsession,

“I am obsessed by people.
Usually I try to get the girl out
of the model instead of the
model out of the girl.”

In the early nineties, he was
bored with the au courant
models and the result led to
using models Gisele Bündchen
and Kate Moss, precipitating
theirs, and his own, journey to
superstar prominence.

Testino’s gift is evident in the
results he achieves. He has
gained the trust of the world’s
most noted personages and
royal family members by
making them feel comfortable
and almost unaware of the
camera while emphasizing
their essential selves.

In addition to his high profile
work, Testino exhibits in solo
shows and is a large supporter
of charities. He was presented
with an honorary OBE in 2014
in recognition of his career
and charity work.