White Paper by - English Issue 11

This new issue is dedicated in part to photography or to photographers, I’m still not quite sure because both walk along the same path together, the difference is that photography is a general concept, while the photographer is the one who offers us their particular vision. It has been a luxury to work with all of them; Mario Testino, who kindly welcomed us and with whom we talked about the tenth anniversary of his exhibition Alta Moda, which focuses on how the heritage through regional costumes is so important and carries so much DNA of the people, something that should not be lost, embroidery, jewelry, hats, tights, scarves, etc., each with its own handmade identity. It is a real wonder to see that the traditions still endure over time and…

While working on an editorial for the British edition of Vogue magazine, in the mountains of Cuzco, Mario Testino (Lima, 67 years old) stumbled by chance upon an extraordinary archive of the typical costumes of the region. The Peruvian photographer, one of the most influential photographers of the last two decades whose lens has seen top models, Hollywood stars, and even princesses shine, was so impressed that he decided to document these traditional costumes. He did it every morning, even before the sun rose and his routine work duties for the magazine began. As a result of that work, in 2012 Alta Moda (High Fashion) was released for the first time, a collection of images that not only refers to the altitude of the Andes, but also to the intricate…

Your portraits of celebrities such as Bono, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the Dalai Lama are world-renowned. How do you manage to bring something new out of such photographed figures? When I do each portrait I challenge myself to try to get something that lasts, to make something iconic. It’s hard to do that when an individual has been portrayed as often as the ones you mention, but I strive for it. Often it’s a subtle twist, an instant in the middle of a moment. Nuances can change everything. Do you have a favorite portrait or anecdote that you still remember to this day? I really like the portraits I did of President Obama at the White House. It was an intense production that went by very quickly and for which I…

Your first negatives date back to 1976, when you were 20 years old. How did you approach photography? In 1974 we were racing motorcycles. A friend of my brother’s was his racing technician. He would tell him: “This bike already has a thousand kilometers on it, we have to change the piston, ” or the chains, or whatever. This guy took pictures and came to the races with a Leica. And he took pictures of my brother and came home on Thursdays with black and white photos, and I asked my parents for a camera as a Christmas present to take pictures of motorcycles. In ‘75 everything got difficult. My brother’s close friend was killed in a race we went to in Móstoles. My brothers were all involved in politics,…

Models: Oscar Kindelan @ Uno Models and Dasha Page @ WildMgmt Make up: Jose Belmonte ( Cool agengy ) for Nars Hair: Manu Fernandez ( Cool productions ) for Moroccanoil Photography assistant: Sandra Angstadt Fashion assistant: Betty Calvo Production: WPC…

As a proper Brit, the first thing he does every morning when he wakes up is to make a cup of tea. Then he checks his e-mail and tries to find the answer to Wordle, the word game that is all the rage among the world’s Internet users. After being diagnosed with myeloma, which he is trying to eradicate with stem cell treatment, Martin Parr has been forced to spend more time at home in Bristol than he would like. “I’m forced to stay in confinement, so that has slowed down my work. But I love the British summer and all its events: the riding competitions, its village fetes, its beaches... I can’t wait for it, ” says the admired and influential photographer from Epsom. The man described as “the…