Biography
I’ve always believed that photography is about people, not just the faces in front of the lens, but the lives, the energy, the trust exchanged in a moment. That belief has carried me from the quiet of the Adirondack Mountains, where I first fell in love with fashion and music magazines, to the heart of New York City, where I’ve spent my life documenting the people and stories that moved me.
I moved to Manhattan in 1968 to study film & photography at the School of Visual Arts. The city was wild and alive—art, music, fashion, all colliding in the streets, clubs, and studios. I didn’t set out to chase fame or trends; I was just drawn to the people who made things happen. I was lucky enough to be there with my camera—quietly observing, always listening, and trying to honor what I saw.
Over the years, I had the chance to photograph incredible artists European and American Designers & incredible musicians —David Bowie, Diana Ross, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry, and so many more. But to me, they weren’t just icons—they were people. Vulnerable, bold, kind, searching. I never wanted to take their photo just because they were famous; I wanted to capture a real moment, something human, something true.”
Dustin Pittman aka dustinpop