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Herb Ritts was born in Los Angeles in 1952. 

 

He began his photographic career in the late 1970s and gained a reputation as a master of art and commercial photography.

In addition to producing portraits and editorial fashion for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Interview and Rolling Stone, Ritts also created successful advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Donna Karan, Gap, Gianfranco Ferré, Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani, Levi’s, Pirelli, Polo Ralph Lauren, Valentino among others. 

 

In the late 1980’s he began directing numerous influential and award-winning music videos and commercials.

His fine art photography has been the subject of exhibitions worldwide, with works residing in many significant public and private collections including the J. Paul Getty Museum and the MFA Boston, amongst others. 

 

Ritts was committed to HIV/AIDS related causes, contributing to many charities such as Elizabeth Tayl