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Herb Ritts quotes

American Photographer August 13, 1952 – December 26, 2002

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I'd go down to the end of my street, to a garage that had a certain feeling about it, or a particular light; I'd take a picture of a friend who needed a head shot. That's how I learned, instead of having school assignments and learning camera techniques. Herb Ritts
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 fun with him. He would take us out on Sundays on his motorcycles, riding around in the desert; he was like a second father. Herb Ritts
Once you develop your own style, you know when you're able to give your best. Feeling at home is part of it, and I don't think that's an L.A. thing. It's a matter of the environment and of what affects you. Herb Ritts
Herb Ritts quote: "For me, the most important thing I learned was just honing my..."
For me, the most important thing I learned was just honing my eye. I think I had a good eye. Herb Ritts
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 shadow. Herb Ritts
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 special effects that go along with it, even the computer, that they're missing the key element. Herb Ritts
The education, the cultural awareness, is different in Europe, especially in France, from that in the United States. So I think the public will be much more appreciative of many images. Herb Ritts
Herb Ritts quote: "I was an economics major, which I enjoyed because I had a good..."
I was an economics major, which I enjoyed because I had a good business sense. Herb Ritts
I always enjoyed art history because, growing up in California, my exposure was limited, and it was a new experience. To learn the history of art opened up certain things to me, made me see. It intrigued me. Herb Ritts
Herb Ritts quote: "I like form and shape and strength in pictures."
I like form and shape and strength in pictures. Herb Ritts
That's why I felt so at home when I went to Africa. It didn't matter that I was halfway around the world in a foreign country, because all those elements are universal. And I think that's one thing about my work: It's universal. Herb Ritts
Herb Ritts quote: "Actually, when I first started dabbling in photography, I was..."
Actually, when I first started dabbling in photography, I was still working for my parents as a salesman. Herb Ritts
Herb Ritts quote: "Generally, the French highly promote culture and the arts, and..."
Generally, the French highly promote culture and the arts, and photography is in their blood. Herb Ritts
Herb Ritts quote: "Even though I didn't get a business degree, I enjoyed learning..."
Even though I didn't get a business degree, I enjoyed learning about economics. Herb Ritts
Well, I liked it - that was the main thing. I liked it, but I didn't think of it in terms of a career. I didn't really know; I didn't really think about it. One thing just led to another until finally I quit my job as a salesman and found myself working as a photographer. Herb Ritts

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