The Symbol of Power

The Symbol of Power! 

References:
David LaChapelle Book- LACHAPELLELAND

These photographs I believe show power and wealth by the symbolic accessories used throughout the photographs that I found within the David LeChapelle book. I love the vibrancy and boldness of these photos. In the first image a lot of rich colours are used such as reds and golds which represent wealth and power. She looks fierce and very sure of herself as she peers at the hand held mirror, her pose is strong and direct, she looks confident with the use of her extravagant, embellished, detailed dress, she is showing this off with her positioning and I love the power of this photograph by David LeChapelle.

Photograph 1.

Photograph 2.

Everyone is taking pictures of her, all eyes on her in this photo, I like this picture as it very different approach to wealth and power, she is showing flesh but she seems to be in control and confidence. She is holding an Oscar, to represent fame and also the stars 'Hall of fame' . 

Photograph 3.

She has vibrant colours on, jewels on her corset, long coat with fur represents wealth as it is expensive and you only see wealthy people with this. She looks confident, with open body language and on a strange pig where you'd see animals in photos which is also a sign of power and control. 

This photograph is also by David LeChapelle, you can tell by his bold, odd, interesting photographs.

Photograph 4.

I love this photograph of Elton John standing on a piano with lots of statue leopards around him, it strange but protrays he's king of the animal pack, he's boss and shows wealth and power as he is in total control of the photo.

Photograph 5.

Big hats, bright colours, body language, laughing women, fur collars and a person strapped to the floor, this shows power and wealth. It portrays that they are better I believe because they have money and this takes control in the photo. Their confidence is sassy and I like the creativity of this photo, there is a lot going on.