Mariano Vivanco is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer.
He traveled the world with his family, who eventually settled down in New Zealand where his passion for photography took flight. Inspired by the likes of Steichen and Horst, Mariano moved to London in the year 2000 to pursue his career as a fashion photographer.
Vivanco has since become one of the world's leading editorial photographers, regularly shooting for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Muse Magazine, Dazed & Confused, Vogue Hommes Nippon, Numéro, Numéro Homme, i-D, DSection Magazine, Hercules, and GQ.Often in black and white, his portraits, nudes, and editorial work (in both men's and womenswear) apply the principles of pure photography. Using simply light and shade, Vivanco renders visible the natural spirit of the sitter. His work has included actors, athletes, singers, and models. Cindy Crawford, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Emma Watson, Ricky Martin, Lionel Messi, Eva Mendes, Miranda Kerr, Chloë Sevigny, Dita von Teese, Donatella Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Sir Paul Smith, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lana Del Rey, Daniel Radcliffe, and Sam Smith (singer) among others have been his subjects.Currently the National Portrait Gallery, London displays three of his works: a portrait of a young Lily Cole, model, one of stylist (and frequent collaborator with Vivanco) Nicola Formichetti, and one of choreographer Rafael Bonachela, (commissioned for i-D Magazine in 2004).
Vivanco is also seasoned in the medium of film. He began with experimental videos having his models mime to his favorite songs. These soon translated into spots for Dolce & Gabbana, Cesare Paciotti and Pull and Bear. He created a video piece for the Thierry Mugler menswear show in January 2011 featuring Rick Genest, known as "Zombie Boy".
After keeping up a prolific output, and at the same time gaining a large social media following, in 2013 Vivanco was named as one of the ‘500 Most Influential People In Fashion’ by the Business of Fashion.
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Some of their strengths
Mariano Vivanco has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Creative, Strong, Passionate, Kind, Helpful, and Analytical.
Adventurous and Independent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Mariano Vivanco is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Mariano Vivanco well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Truthful and Kind
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Mariano Vivanco as someone who is honest, compassionate, imaginative, and instinctual.
A person who enjoys new challlenges, is a magnet for attracting other creative types, good at identifying opportunities, and who is good at forming loyal, lifelong friendships.
Vigorous and Friendly
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Mariano Vivanco is someone who has a vigor and energy that applies itself to all life's activities and endeavors, and a knack for forming family-like structures, groups, and communities.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Mariano Vivanco tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of Mariano Vivanco's challenges
While Mariano Vivanco has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Mariano Vivanco can be Impulsive, Stubborn, Short-tempered, Careless, Idle, Unrealistic, and Indecisive.
Impulsive and Careless
One of Mariano Vivanco's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Mariano Vivanco must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Unrealistic and Indecisive
Mariano Vivanco is someone who can be unrealistic, indecisive, and lacking in confidence, who can be impulsive when it comes to making important decisions, have difficulty collaborating with others, can be argumentative and not willling to accept criticism, and who can be disappointed by the high expectations they place on others.
Irritable and Callous
Finally, Mariano Vivanco also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
