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I have no interest in being famous. I just want to make famous photographs.

David LaChapelle

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David LaChapelle
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 11
Fashion Photographer
Film Director
Film Producer
Filmmaker
Music Video Director
Photographer
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Fairfield
Connecticut
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