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David LaChapelle

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Filmmaker

The Resume

    (March 11, 1969- )
    Images have appeared in 'GQ,' 'Rolling Stone,' ‘Vanity Fair' and 'Vibe' magazines
    Photographed album covers/package art for Whitney Houston, Elton John, and Madonna
    Directed the music videos 'It's My Life' by No Doubt, 'Feeling This' by Blink-182, 'I'm Glad' by Jennifer Lopez, 'I'm With You' by Avril Lavigne, and 'Loverboy' by Mariah Carey,
    Produced the film ‘Rize' and Elton John's ‘Red Piano' concert
    Books include ‘Hotel LaChapelle,' ‘LaChapelle Land' and ‘Artists and Prostitutes'

Why he might be annoying:

    His big break came when pop artist Andy Warhol offered him a photography job at Interview Magazine.
    Many of his photographs feature nudity and sexually explicit themes.
    He photographed advertising campaigns for several fashion and cosmetic companies.
    His name is very similar to that of standup comedian, Dave Chappelle.
    He was arrested for disorderly conduct at the Sundance Film Festival (2005).

Why he might not be annoying:

    His photographed images are acclaimed as being surreal, colorful, vibrant, imaginative and creative.
    He isn't afraid to take risks, photographing everybody from transsexuals to prostitutes.
    He is credited with revolutionizing the way celebrities are photographed.
    He was named ‘Photographer of the Year' by American Photo Magazine (1995).
    He won the Best Video of the Year MTV Europe Music Video Award for directing Moby's ‘Natural Blues (2000).'
    He attended the New York School of Visual Arts.
    He said: ‘I never wanted to be famous. I always wanted to take famous photographs.'

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 54 Votes: 74.07% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 57 Votes: 64.91% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 49 Votes: 40.82% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 48.08% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 126 Votes: 53.17% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 778 Votes: 42.93% Annoying