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Famous for his celebrity portraits and his relationship with fashion photography, Mario Testino is one of the most prominent photographers in the world. Born in Lima (Peru), Testino moved to London in 1976, where he began his career and where he still lives today. His images have been exhibited in important institutions such as The National Portrait Gallery (London), Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid), Today Art Museum Beijing, Shanghai Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and Seoul Arts Center.

Passionate about fashion since childhood, Testino studied law, economics and international relations, but it was only after moving to London that he began to get involved with photography and its relationship with fashion. The photographer, who began producing portfolios for women seeking to become models, is now the official photographer of the British royal family and his images can be seen in important fashion magazines. In addition to appearing in magazines, his photos have been published in twelve books, including “MaRio de Janeiro Testino”, “Kate Moss by Mario Testino”, “Private View” and “In Your Face”.

Mario Testino’s style of capturing exuberant moments has become legendary. The photographer has made light his main tool for exploring faces and bodies. In his images, men and women are always confident, comfortable and in love. As Testino says: “My images are my eyes... I photograph what I see and what I want to see.”

1. Source: http://www.vogue.com/voguepedia/Mario_Testino