Mario Testino is a renowned Peruvian photographer known for his polished portraits of celebrities. He studied economics before pursuing photography, selling early portfolios for £25. Testino is famous for photographs of Madonna, Princess Diana, and campaigns for Versace. Beyond commercial work, he supports charitable causes like Save the Children. Testino's photos employ techniques like rule of thirds, lighting, angle, framing and positioning to direct the viewer's focus and convey meanings like fashion, emotion, and relationships.

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By Aaliyah McGregor

2. MARIO
TESTINO

3. Who is Mario Testino?
Mario Testino was born in 1954 in Limas, Peru, where he grew up living a tradition middle
class catholic family life. Before becoming a photographer Mario Testino wanted to be a
priest and studied economics before becoming one of the most desired photographers in
the industry. He moved to London in 1956 and bought a flat in an abounded hospital in
Trafalgar square. Testino began to sell portfolios at £25 to wannabe models. To he is
known for his extremely polished and exquisite photographs, now at the peak of his
career he has taken photographs for Madonna for Versace as well as taking pictures for
the late Diana for her vanity fair cover 1997.
Testino has been recognised fore his charitable work, in 2010 he was awarded one of the
highest honours in his native country ‘The Grand Cross Order of Merit’. Testino has done
charity work for organisations such as, Save the Children, amfAR, Elton John AIDS
Foundation and CLIC Sargent for children with cancer. During his work froe Save The
Children he organised and fund raised to help the building of the El Salvador Clinic in the
Pueblo Nuevo District, Chincha

4. Rule of third:
The main focal point of the photo is the man and the dog in the photograph as the
audiences attention is drew toward both the man and the dog and the action their faces.
Lighting:
The use of studio lighting is affective in capturing the facial expression of the subjects. The
lighting in the photo is dark and sharp this gives the impression of anger.
Angle:
The photo is taken at eye level this could suggest the importance of catching the facial
expression of the subjects faces.
Subject and positioning:
The dog is slightly closer to the camera this could therefore suggest that the dog is the main
focal point in the photograph. None of the subjects in the photo are centre this could
suggest the sense of equality to both subjects in the photo, as well as the both subjects are
doing the same action also suggest the sense of equality.
Framing:
In the photo they use a deep focus but a simple background. The simple background keep
the audiences focus on the subjects in the photo, this confirms to the audience where the
main focal point is, and that is on the two subject. The photographer has used a fast shutter
speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subjects would have been asked to be
constantly moving and making different facial or body movement and therefore the
photographer will use ‘quick snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.
Meaning:
The meaning of the photo is show off the suit which the male model is wearing, for
advertising purpose through attracting women and men’s attention through an attractive
man in a nice suit.

5. Lighting:
The lighting in the photograph is hard and sharp, helps
to portray the mood of the subjects in the photograph
as it creates a darkness.
Framing:
The photograph capture ¾ of the subjects body this
assists the message of the photograph as from their
body posture it shows the subjects being aggressive
and dark. The framing of photograph also shows the
background as dark as the shirts and the town is dark
this could suggest the idea of being different and rock
and roll this is also shown through the clothing of the
subjects. The photographer has used a fast shutter
speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the
subjects would have been asked to be constantly
moving and making different facial or body movement
and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick snaps’ to
capture multiple moments as they happen.
Meaning:
The meaning of the photograph is to give the audience
the idea of darkness through fashion and to show off
the clothing or makeup that the girls are wearing.
Angle:
The angle in which the photo is taken from is eye level is could be
portrayed as the importance of capturing the facial expression of the
subjects in the photo.
Subject and positioning:
The two subjects are in the centre of the photo suggesting that they are
the main focal point of the photograph.
Rule of third:
The first subject that is seen in the photo is the two girls in the central of
photograph making them the focal point of the photograph, it then opens
up the background which can’t helps the message of the photograph.

6. Lighting:
The photographer captures the photograph in natural lighting this suggests the light and
happiness. As the lightness creates a soft and positive mood to the photograph.
Framing:
The framing of the photograph tells the audience that the couple are the focal point of the
photograph as the photographer uses a shallow focus to capture the couple attracting all the
attention of the audience to the couple. The photographer has used a fast shutter speed to
reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subjects would have been asked to be constantly
moving and making different facial or body movement and therefore the photographer will use
‘quick snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.
Angle:
The angle of the photograph has been taken from eye level this creates a sense of an direct
address from the subjects in the photograph, connecting dir3ctly with the audience of the
photograph.
Subject and positioning
the man in photograph is covering the women this suggests the idea of that the man protects
the women as he has his arms wrapped around him. The two subjects in the photo are both
central this shows the idea of them both being the focal point of the photo and them also being
equal as they are at the same level and both central to the photo
Rule of third
the main focus point when the rule of third is applied is the faces of the two subjects as fans of
the royal family will be immediately able to identify who the two people on the photo are. And
then opens to the atmosphere around them which communicates to the audience that they are
both happy and this is a positive photo.
Meaning:
The meaning of this photo is to show the happiness of Will and Kate after their marriage as the
ring on Kate’s wedding ring is being made obvious as her hand is on Will’s chest.