Davide Lachapelle sues Rihanna

A couple of days ago I wrote about David Lachapelle and his amazing photography. Turns out that the photographer has decided to take Rihanna to court over the similarities between the video and the photographer's work.

In paperwork filed yesterday, LaChapelle claims that Rihanna copied the "composition, total concept, feel, tone, mood, theme, colours, props, settings, decors, wardrobe and lighting" in eight of his images for her video.

What do you think? Inspiration or copy? 

Left: LaChapelle / Right: Rihanna

 Check out Rihanna's video for S&M below!

 

David Lachapelle

Shocking, egregious, humorous, whimsical, bizarre, beautiful, grotesque are just some of the many words used to describe the photography of David LaChapelle.

After Rihanna's S&M video was released into the world, David Lachapelle took to his twitter to announce the similarities between the video and his photographs. I was very intrigued by these comments. I have never heard of David Lachapelle and decided to do a quick Google search (isn't the internet wonderful!?).

Turns out this photographer has shot almost everyone in the industry and has been featured in galleries all over the world. Most of his photos are rated R (shocking! yet artistic?) But most photos are so colorful and imaginative: the scenarios, the colors, the poses. 

I've been hooked ever since.

P.s. If you are going to Google the artist make sure to do it in the comfort of your own home. 

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Enjoy!