Herb Ritts at the J. Paul Getty

I had the good fortune a few years ago of helping to research the book, The Golden Hour, about famed photog Herb Ritts. The tome speaks for itself in its vivid imagery and the tale of Ritts and his dramatic life. Now the J. Paul Getty museum in Los Angeles has just opened an extensive exhibit of his prized works, including some of the most celebrated photographs. If you're in the area, I hear it's fantastic, running through the end of Summer and full of Ritts' standout style.

(photo: courtesy of LA Times)