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21 quotes by Herb Ritts

Herb Ritts Born Herbert Ritts Jr. (1952-08-13)August 13, 1952 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died December 26, 2002(2002-12-26) (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Nationality American Occupation Photographer Known for Black-and-white photography Awards GLAAD Media Awards Pioneer Award 2008 Herbert "Herb" Ritts Jr. (August 13, 1952 – December 26, 2002) was an American fashion photographer who concentrated on black-and-white...
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I think a lot of the time these days people are so concerned about having the right camera and the right film and the right lenses and all the... →

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Many people who excel are self-taught.

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Even though I didn't get a business degree, I enjoyed learning about economics.

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For me, the most important thing I learned was just honing my eye. I think I had a good eye.

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Within two hours of where I live, you have mountains and desert as location. I like the natural elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and... →

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I'm pretty selective. I generally edit the contact sheets and then do work prints. Because I have my own lab and printers, I can afford the... →

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I think knowing people by first names, not by what they do sexually, is really what it's about. Not being afraid. Fear is the enemy. I've... →

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I did grow up next door to Steve McQueen, who was a very famous movie star at the time, but as a kid it didn't impress me. We always had great... →

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Actually, when I first started dabbling in photography, I was still working for my parents as a salesman.

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Generally, the French highly promote culture and the arts, and photography is in their blood.

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I like form and shape and strength in pictures.

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I was an economics major, which I enjoyed because I had a good business sense.

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Regardless of whether you speak the language or are familiar with a culture, the picture should hold up.

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