Famous+Photographer

**David LaChapelle**

 He attended the North Carolina School of Arts and moved to NY, where he enrolled at the Art Students League and the School of Visual Arts. Andy Warhol offered him his first professional photography job.  He worked at Interview Magazine and photographed the most famous faces of the times. His work has appeared in the covers of Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Rolling Stone, and i-D.  He also directs music videos (for persons such as Christina Aguilera, Moby, Jennifer Lopez, and Britney Spears), live theatrical events and documentary films.
 * 1. Give some historical background on his life. **

He admired Andy Warhol since he moved to NYC at the age of 15. When he was 17 he had the opportunity to meet him and show him his work. That meeting helped him launch his career. Movies also influence him.
 *  2. Describe his influences. **

David LaChapelle creates his own world in his work, rather than reproducing what is visible to the rest of us. His style can't be compared to anyone. David LaChapelle has evolved his photography into an idiosyncratic and highly personal combination of reportage and surrealism. He works in the fields of fashion advertising and fine art photography.
 *  3. Describe his style and major genre. **

What design elements are aparent? Depth levels, colour. Why are they a good representation of this photographers work? The colours are eye-catching. Describe the use of light. The picture is bright, the colours on the front are eye-catching.
 *  4. 5 Photos that represent his work. **

What design elements are aparent? Rule of thirds. Why are they a good representation of this photographers work? Because of the position of the person you can appreciate the background. Describe the use of light. Nothing in the picture is dark. Since the sky is white it mixes in the person's outfit and you can't really see the umbrella.



What design elements are aparent? Triangles. Why are they a good representation of this photographers work? The burger isn't flat and it makes the picture more interesting. Describe the use of light. Light in this picture is tricky because it seems to be coming from the left, but then the right side is brighter.

What design elements are aparent? Depth levels Why are they a good representation of this photographers work? Because there are two main subjects and this way you can appreciate both. Describe the use of light. It looks as if only the center was lit and the top and bottom are dark.

What design elements are aparent? Why are they a good representation of this photographers work? Describe the use of light. the light comes from the back and it lights Jesus, to make him look more "divine"