Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on October 17, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Ryan McGinley! You're the only photographer who can make running naked through fields look like a timeless masterpiece. From becoming one of the youngest artists ever to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum, you've captured youth and freedom in ways that make us all wish we were brave enough to streak through life (and galleries) with such style.

Here's hoping your birthday is as vibrant and spontaneous as your iconic photographs. May you continue capturing life's raw beauty—though perhaps today, keep your clothes on while blowing out those candles. Cheers to another year of fearless creativity!