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How did Herb Ritts get into photography?
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Herb Ritts got into photography because of his friend, the actor Richard Gere. Before Gere became famous, Ritts agreed to take promotional photos of him in front of a classic car. The media widely circulated the photograph, and Ritts became more interested in the art form. You'll find a range of Herb Ritts photographic art on 1stDibs.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee (Olympic Three-time Gold Medalist), Point Dume
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
Toned Gelatin Silver Print.
Titled, dated, and numbered by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Louise Bourgeois, New York
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
Category
1990s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Waterfall, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Price Upon Request
Fred with Tires, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Male Nude (Headless), Los Angeles
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Price Upon Request
Curved Torso, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Category
1880s Photography
Price Upon Request