David LaChapelle

David LaChapelle is a photographer and director most noteworthy for his photography pieces including celebrities.

His style is unique and surreal, with most of his pieces notoriously provocative in appearance. Despite this his photography is world-renowned and he is highly regarded in fashion photography.

Recently LaChapelle was reported to have been inspired by artists of the past including Baroque. His piece Deluge (below) certainly has qualities of paintings from this time period.

David LaChapelle’s Deluge

You can find an interview with LaChapelle discussing his inspirations here.

Looking at LaChapelle from a critical point of view it may be said that his pieces play on the ‘sex sales’ claim and celebrity culture. I would agree with this comment, however it must be noted that LaChapelle pioneered this style of photography and it is still effective.

LaChapelle pushes boundaries and is an inspirational artist, more of his work can be found on his website here.

Daniel Eatock - Thank You Pictures Website

Daniel Eatock is an award winning U.K based graphic designer. I recently came across one of his website projects which members of the public and/or designers could contribute a photographic piece.

Lightning Car: Rudin Swagerman

Siamese Cats: Hoagy Houghton

The contributers use titles that change the context and/or meaning of the photo often in a humourous way. After looking through a selection I thought some were better than others, but the concept overall is pretty interesting and reminds me of the book 'The Art of Looking Sideways' by Alan Fletcher in the method of changing perspectives of things around you by applying a different meaning.

You can find more of the selection on Daniel Eatock website here.