I moved to New York when I was 15, but my parents lived nearby in Connecticut, so I could go be in this incredible countryside when I needed it. David LaChapelle connecticutcountrysideincredible Change image and share on social
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 like the consistency of having people in my life for a long time. David LaChapelle consistencylifelong 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
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