David Lachapelle, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking editorial photograph by David Lachapelle depicts a man walking along a dusty mountain trail surrounded by an overcast, misty landscape. The subject is wearing a heavily distressed, shredded denim suit paired with a white collared shirt and a dark red tie. Wrapped around his torso is a surreal chrome sculpture shaped like human hands, adding a sculptural and theatrical element to the composition. In his right hand, he carries a worn, vintage leather briefcase, completing the journey motif. The lighting is diffused under a heavy grey sky, casting soft shadows across the rugged terrain.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Surreal, Desaturated

Techniques

Analogue / film

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Background

Mountain

Context

Editorial