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Article: He's snapped Gaga and Britney, now he wants you
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/hes-snapped-gaga-and-britney-now-he-wants-you-20101008-16bet.html



One of David LaChappelle's best known shots with Madonna.



We have seen the shot of Madonna knelt scantily clad in front of a spray-painted dragon, and a naked Kurt Cobain lying dead over his wife Courtney Love. Celebrity photographer , David LaChapelle, who is famous for his extravagant pictures of megastars like Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie and David Beckham, is coming to Australia. You might ask if there is anything to do with you. The answer is Yes. The US fashion snapper is turning his lens towards more ordinary people on his debut visit to Australia.

The writer has drawn the readers' attention in the first paragraph by telling us that LaChapelle is staging his first public shoots in Melbourne and Sydney and is inviting volunteers for it. According to a quote from LaChapelle, he is looking for a diverse group of people ranging from kids to elderly and all people in between. His aim is to find a cross-section of people regardless of their age, body shape and their dressing style. The shooting is part of a Nokia street promotion where LaChapelle will use its latest camera phone to capture the urban society at specially designed outdoor sets in the two cities.

 

David LaChappelle's shoot with Lady Gaga. Do you consider it eye candy?



LaCapelle is famed for his outrageous and somewhat indulgent photos of superstars and celebrities. As seen in the shoots he did for Lady Gaga, his works are interesting, a little bizarre, and extremely creative. Now the controversial artist is urging people to come to the public shoot as they are. In his words, he said he was not expecting people to undress but he would not stop them if they want to. He wants people to be themselves. The article tells us that the shooting will take place in a purpose-built set featuring open doors, windows and peepholes to reveal defining images of each city. That would add a little color to his works but still, the public shoot will have a completely different style compared with his usual works.

The writer has used many quotes to tell the story from LaCapelle's point of view, and concluded by providing a facebook link that will feature the pictures taken. For those who are interested in the shoot (even if they do not take part in it) are encouraged to follow up the story on facebook. This is a good way to engage the readers as social media is by far the most powerful tool to spread ideas and messages across a diverse audience.

Other sources:

http://www.bandt.com.au/news/one-green-bean-wins-nokia-smartphone-brief

Photo courtesy of:

http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/2009/12/21/lady-gagas-david-lachappelle-photo-shoot/