Fashion photographer Mario Testino was born on October 30, 1954, in Lima, Peru. After graduating from university, he moved to London in 1976 and became largely self-taught. After a long career, his photographic style gained recognition in the 1990s. He rose to fame through advertising campaigns for Gucci, Versace, and Missoni. His portrait of Princess Diana, published in the July 1997 issue of Vanity Fair, was highly praised. He is also trusted by many celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller, and Madonna. He was particularly close friends with Kate Moss, and was the only person to photograph her wedding. He currently shoots for famous magazines such as Vogue and GQ, as well as for numerous brands such as Burberry, Estée Lauder, and Dolce & Gabbana.