David LaChapelle is an American fine art photographer, filmmaker, and musician. He is the founder of the well-known art collective LaChapelle Productions, which became known for its controversial celebrity nude photo shoots. He has created visual artworks for artists such as Spike Jonze, Madonna, Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, Anna Kournikova, Sinead O'Connor, Blur, and The Rolling Stones. Among his most recognized works are Vanity Fair's September 2003 cover featuring Kate Moss with the headline "The Curse of Kate Moss", Rolling Stone's May 2011 cover featuring Jack White with the headline "Jack White Is An Alter Ego For The White Stripes", The New York Times Magazine's June 2008 cover featuring Jay-Z with the headline "The Truth About Jay-Z", and Vanity Fair's November 2006 cover featuring Justin Timberlake
In addition to his work in photography and film, LaChapelle is also a musician who has released several successful albums of electronic music under the name David . In 2013 he was ranked 12th on ArtReviews list of top 50 artists.
I'm a photographer, period. I love photography, the immediacy of it. I like the craft, the idea of saying 'I'm a photographer.'David LaChapelle
People get devalued in Hollywood when they age, despite all their efforts to stay relevant and beautiful and young. They can't get jobs anymore.David LaChapelle
I love fashion, beauty, glamour. It's the mark of civilisation.David LaChapelle
Success to me is being a good person, treating people well.David LaChapelle
