Worthington grew up in South Los Angeles, and in the 1960s he started associating with the music scene. Later, in the early 1970s, while living with his friend Buddy Miles, a friend gave him a camera and Worthington's brother helped show him how to use it. Living and working with Buddy Miles, Worthington got to know other musicians, such as Steve Winwood, Sly Stone and Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix became a very close friend, and Worthington would end up traveling with Hendrix on several shows in 1969.
While living with Buddy Miles, Worthington notes it was Ron Raffaelli, personal photographer of Jimi Hendrix, who taught him about photography. Worthington became well known for his photography
as he became even more involved in the entertainment industry.
Worthington had an antique store, "House of Worthington," in Los Angeles, on La Brea, selling gothic furniture and antiques. In 2007, Worthington had a website "Herbert W. Worthington", in which he sold Stevie Nicks posters, calendars, prints and T-shirts.

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