I never want people to be repulsed with my pictures; I always want to attract people. David LaChapelle attractpeoplepicture Change image and share on social
My mum was one of those people who really wasn't allowed to be an artist, because she worked in a factory and she came from the war and all that stuff. She really has an artist's soul. David LaChapelle allowartistfactory Change image and share on social
I love fashion, beauty, glamour. It's the mark of civilisation. David LaChapelle beautycivilisationfashion Change image and share on social
I have this idea that you can use glamour and still have it represent something that matters. David LaChapelle glamourideamatter Change image and share on social
You work with people who are obsessive about shopping, obsessive about owning things and buying things, like this purchase is going to make them happy. And you want to say to them, 'You know, no amount of real estate is gonna fill that void.' David LaChapelle amountbuyestate share on social
I went to art high school and thought I'd be a painter. Unfortunately I didn't finish high school, but that's always been part of my work. David LaChapelle artfinishhigh Change image and share on social
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 craftideaimmediacy Change image and share on social
For me, it's easier to like more things than to dislike them; I'm not a critic in that sense. I find it easier to like more, to be more open and enjoy more things, which has given me more opportunities. David LaChapelle criticdislikeeasy share on social
The tools I learned photographing celebrities, now I want to use them to sell ideas. David LaChapelle celebrityidealearn Change image and share on social
My mother taught me a lot about respect for all living things - for plants and animals. I am a vegetarian. I was brought up that way. David LaChapelle animalbringlive Change image and share on social