Herb Ritts (1952-2002) was an American fashion photographer and director, best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities, models, and musicians. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and began his career as a photographer in the late 1970s. Ritts is considered one of the most influential photographers of his time, and his images have become iconic in the world of fashion and popular culture.
Ritts was known for his minimalist approach to photography, often using stark lighting and simple compositions to create powerful and striking images. He was especially skilled at capturing the beauty of the human form, and his images of models such as Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell helped to define the supermodel era of the 1980s and 1990s.
In addition to his work as a photographer, Ritts was also a successful director and created music videos for artists such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Michael Jackson. He also directed several commercials and documentaries during his career.
Tragically, Ritts passed away in 2002 at the age of 50 due to complications from pneumonia. However, his legacy continues to live on through his iconic images and the influence he had on fashion and photography.
Mounted to archival quality paper.
Measures 14.75 x 11.5.
Verso is blank.
Printed circa 1990's.