Following on from last month’s Inspiration post featuring Steve McCurry, here is another photographer who uses a lot of colour in his work.

However, David LaChapelle is on the complete opposite spectrum of photography, concentrating more on high end fashion and advertising. He has also photographed a lot of celebrities, but in ways youve never seen them before. Often humorous and over the top, some of his images can be confronting, but I can see an underlying message to them all. There is always flawless execution of ideas though, resulting in crisp, bright and definitely compelling images.

His book Heaven To Hell* is on my wishlist, and one day I hope to see his work in person.

One of the first images I ever saw of LaChapelle was the one below of Drew Barrymore. There is another one, I think it was Kylie Minogue, with straws covering her face… must find that one!

Enjoy!

[More Drew Barrymore]

[More Lil Kim]

[More Lady Gaga]

[More Kirsten Dunst]

[More Michael Jackson]

[More Michael Jackson]

[More Anna Nicole Smith]

[more Chris Brown]

[More Britney Spears]

[More Red Hot Chili Peppers]

David LaChapelle Website
David LaChapelle Studio

Please note that the images shown are from various web sources, but the links below them redirect to LaChapelle’s website.

*please note that as an Amazon Associate, I will receive a small commission should you purchase an item after clicking the Amazon links in this post.

“Because we are mortal, every talent, skill, ability we possess,

every thoughts and feeling we ever have,

every beautiful sight we ever see,

every material possession we own, 

will ultimately be lost.

Unless we share it.

Unless we give what we have to others - 

to our spouses, to our child, to our friends and neighbours,

to the strangers we encounter on our path - 

what we know and value will be irrevocably and utterly gone.”

~The Editors of Conari Press, from “The Practice of Kindness”~

Art Wolfe is another one of those amazing photographers whose work you have probably seen a hundred times. He has photographed everything from tribal children to endangered wildlife in the depth of the jungle, to Arabian deserts and Arctic glaciers.

He offers Fine Art Prints, Stock Photography and also Photography Workshops (another international photography adventure I will definitely go on some day).

And he is coming to Australia!! YAY!

VENUES & DATES

Sydney: – Australian National Maritime Museum Theatre, 2 Murray St., Darling Harbour.
Public Lecture on Friday 16th March 2012, 7.00 – 9.30p
Workshop on Saturday 17th March 2012, 9.00am – 4.30pm.

Melbourne: – The Spring Street Conference Centre Theatrette, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne
Public Lecture on Friday 23th March 2012, 7.00 – 9.30pm.
Workshop on Saturday 24th March 2012, 9.00am – 4.30pm.

Perth: – State Library of WA Theatre, 25 Francis Street, Perth.
Public Lecture on Friday 30th March 2012, 7.00 – 9.30pm
Workshop on Saturday 31st March 2012, 9.00am – 4.30pm.

COSTS
Public Lecture – $95.00
Workshop – $395.00

Click here for more information about Art Wolfe in Australia.

For a more intimate group setting and to spend three days in photographic bliss, you might want to check out this option
Hamilton Island - Reef View Hotel & Auditorium/Barnacle Room, Hamilton Island Yacht Club and surrounds.
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 18, 19 & 20th March 2012.
Private Workshop Event (limited to 15 people)

Click here for more information about Art Wolfe at Hamilton Island.

Enjoy!

“It is not our purpose to become each other;

it is to recognise each other, to learn to see the other

and honour him for what he is”

~Hermann Hesse~

A few days ago, I received a phone call asking if I was willing to take some photos for the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre. Apparently she had not seen my website, merely Googled St Kilda photographer, and had no idea that I have personally been effected by cancer.

Thus it seemed like fate, because of course I was happy to help out.

They have their major fundraising event coming up, the Ballarat Spokes Cycle Classic on Sunday 12th February 2012.

Whilst my assignment was some quick promo shots (very quick!), I am hoping to make the trip up to take some action shots on the day as well, so if anyone wants to share a car ride, let me know!

“Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured”

~Gordan B Hinckley~