David LaChapelle is a renowned commercial and fine-art photographer and music-video and film director, born on March 11, 1963 in Fairfield, CT. His surreal and subversive photography has been described as kitsch pop surrealism, and he has been referred to as the Fellini of photography by some critics.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)
About
Commercial and fine-art Photographer and music-video and film Director best known for his surreal, subversive photography that was described as kitsch pop surrealism. Some critics labeled him the Fellini of photography.
Before Fame
He worked as a prostitute in order to save money for his photography equipment. He was mentored by Andy Warhol, who offered a 17-year-old LaChapelle a job as a Photographer for "Interview" magazine.
Trivia
His work was featured in "Vogue," "Vanity Fair," and "GQ." In addition, he directed music videos for Moby and No Doubt.
Family Life
He was one of three children born to Philip and Helga LaChapelle. His first photograph was of his mother, Helga.
Associated With
He directed the 2004 music video, "Everytime," for pop singer Britney Spears.
Some David LaChapelle images