(1934-) an
English-born photographer who became interested in photography as a teen while serving in the army in the
Far East. Upon his
return to
England, Hustler worked unsuccessfully in the
Stock Exchange for two years until he decided to make photography his
profession. As a
self-taught struggling amateur, in 1957 he joined Dorothy Wilding (a well-known photographer of society portraiture and royalty) as a "
student partner." After six months, Wilding's
business had ceased to be profitable and at the age of 23, Hustler purchased it and took on her clients. Learning from various experts, he soon became well known and began photographing members of the Royal family, taking official wedding
pictures,
shooting theatrical shots for
stage plays and taking glamour shots. He also published the book, How I Photograph People, giving a detailed
account of his methods and techniques.