Mario Testino
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| Born |
Mario Eduardo Testino Silva 30 October 1954 (age 62) Lima, Peru |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Education |
Universidad del Pacífico Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru University of San Diego Apprenticeship John Vickers Studio (London) Apprenticeship Paul Nugent Studio (London) |
| Known for |
Fashion photographer Portrait photographer Creative Director Philanthropist |
| Website | mariotestino |
Mario Testino OBE (born on 30 October 1954) is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity Fair and GQ. He has also created images for brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Versace, Michael Kors, Chanel, Estée Lauder and Lancôme.
Alongside his practice as a photographer, Testino has also worked as a creative director, guest editor, museum founder, art collector/collaborator and entrepreneur.
In 2007, he formed MARIOTESTINO+, which provides creative direction, art direction, brand strategy, graphic design, film and stills production, digital and social media, product development, books, exhibitions, licensing and partnerships.
Aaron Hicklin of The Observer described him as "the world's most prolific magazine and fashion trade photographer".
Testino was born and grew up in Lima to an upper class Catholic family. He was the eldest of six children and is of Irish, Spanish and Italian descent. He attended the Catholic school Santa Maria Marianistas. As a child he wanted to be a priest. Testino studied Economics at Universidad del Pacífico followed by the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru and the University of San Diego.
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