MARIO TESTINO

BiographyMario Testino, born on October 30th 1954 is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity Fair and GQ.Alongside his practice as a photographer, Testino has also worked as a creative director, guest editor, museum founder, art collector/collaborator and entrepreneur. Testino is also seen to be a Philanthropist and this sometimes affects his work.

Image AnalysisHere is a portrait image taken by Mario Testino. This image has both the model and what seems to be a Rottweiler roaring for a fashion shoot. The model’s clothing goes with the colour of the dog’s fur as it is a blacked out suit and the dog’s fur is also black. The shot for this image is a medium shot because we can see the model’s torso and up. The leading lines for this image are the model’s tie and the dog’s neck as they both lead towards the point of interests.

The lighting for this image seems to come from studio lights which are pointed directly at them both, this is supported by the slight shadow behind the model. This makes the lighting high-key and un-natural.

The depth of field for this image is shallow because only the points of interest are in focus however the background is very bland and doesn’t need or want to be in focus. Meaning CreatedThe meaning created in this image is that wearing the clothing makes you fierce like a rotwiler

Photographic CategoryFashionPurposeThe purpose of this image is to display the clothing.

Image AnalysisHere is another fashion image taken by Mario Testino. In this image we can see two females walking down some kind of boulevard in what seems to be a state in America, this is supported by the street merchandise being sold to the right of the girl on the left. This image is landscape however due to the clothing taking up quite and amount of room in the shot, only the models are in focus, except a small bit of sky in the top right.

The points of interest for this image are clearly the two models, this is supported by the flamboyant clothing. The leading lines for this image are the arms of the two model as they lead to their faces which have been coated in make-up most likely a professional.

The depth of field for this image is shallow because only the models are in focus.The lighting for this image is natural, coming from the sky however the day seems to be dull therefore a flash was needed.

Photographic CategoryFashionPurposeThe purpose of this image is to display the clothingMeaning CreatedThe meaning of this image portrays the model’s looking cool in their feather clothing.

Image AnalysisHere is a portrait image taken by Mario Testino, this image is of Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton. The two are hugging tightly, supporting a classic and British, love. The clothing of the two is very innocent, with William wearing a brown sweatshirt over a white shirt and Middleton with a pale blouse.

The point of interest for this image is both the people and also the ring which signifies their somewhat recent marriage. The ring is of a sapphire blue which was most likely out of the average Brits pay wage. The leading lines for this image are the arms of Middleton and William because they lead both the face of each other but also the ring.

The lighting of this image is natural and pure, coming from outside the window which is most likely a Autumn day in Britain.

The depth of field is shallow and is obviously focussing on the two and their ring.Meaning CreatedThe meaning created shows the couple as being in a happy, healthy relationship which is clear to the public.

Photographic CategoryCelebrities PurposeThe purpose of this image serves as the engagement photograph for the royal wedding.

Image AnalysisHere is a fashion image taken by Mario Testino. This image is landscape and this allows a large amount of the vibrant red hair to be in the shot. This shot is a close up of a model who is wearing an amount of make-up which draws the eye of the audience towards her.

The point of interest is clearly the model and her make-up. The leading lines for this image are her fingers which lead to her face and make-up. Her fingers also have make-up on them which futher shows this. The colours in this image, mainly red, signify love and lust while the green in her eye has connotations of envy supported by the almost ‘shook’ or shocked expression on her face.

The lighting for this image seems to be from the camera flash but also from studio lights, this is supported by the reflection on her finger nails. The depth of field is very shallow as only the model is in focus.

Photographic CategoryFashionPurposeThe purpose is to show the model and the lipstick being so vibrant.Meaning CreatedThe meaning created in this image comes from the model’s facial expression and the colours anchor a feeling of danger.

Here is a close up of Cara Delevingne taken by Mario testino. This image is portrait only focusing on the model.

She is clearly the point of interest because she is the only thing in the shot. The leading lines for this image are the make-up on her neck dripping down and also her combed back hair.

The colours for this image are pure but tainted, this is from the model’s skin and the dripping make-up. Meanwhile the background is green and white, this allows her to stand out even more.

The lighting for this image seems to be coming from the studio lights and also a camera flash. This would be considered un-natural, high-key lighting.

The depth of field for this image is shallow as the model is the only thing in focus.Meaning CreatedThe meaning of this image is anchored by the excess amount of make-up which is running down the model’s face – some might say that this means make-up is not needed.

Photographic CategoryFashion/ ModelPurposeThe purpose of this image is to capture the beauty of the model