The Photography Life

The way Bill lives his life is truly inspiring. Bill loves what he does so much that he doesn’t need a reward of expensive luxuries. He refuses to get paid by the companies so they don’t own his him, his work, or change his vision. 

When looking at another successful fashion photographer such as David LaChepelle, we can see a huge difference in their lives not jut their work. 

David LaChapelle

Bill Cunningham

Bill lives in a studio without a bathroom or a kitchen! David lives in a $1.65 million dollar home. 

Bill's Apartment

Bill's Bed

David's Home

David's Bed

When getting to and from events Bill rides his bike, wears his blue smock, and is still talking a bunch of photos all night. David goes in style, in a nice car, and doesn’t really take photographs.

Bill at an event with a friend

David at an event with his boyfriend

Bill arriving at an event

David arriving at an event

Many of Bill’s friends wonder about his private life. Can you work all the time and still be fulfilled in life? He doesn’t see it as work but more as a hobby. Bill has never in his life had a romantic relationship. It really didn’t seem to phase him on the outside. He is too busy with his work and probably doesn’t have time to sit and think for it to bother him. He hasn’t even seen his own movie! But, if you don’t know what you are missing, how can you miss it? The same is true with his housing. No one knows how he was raised. Was he wealthy and that is why he is so comfortable around celebrities? Was he poor and that is why he is able to live with lower standards? Some aspects of Bill life are still a mystery but we all would love to watch and get dressed for Bill.



Sources

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2011/apr/08/homage-street-fashion-photog-bill-cunningham/

http://www.spreadartculture.com/2011/03/22/cunningham-on-the-prowl/

http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/07/a-grand-fellow/

http://indefinitetransit.com/2010/10/22/art-event-mary-mcdonald-interiors-the-allure-of-style-book-party/

http://www.luxist.com/2009/04/24/david-lachapelle-lists-l-a-house-for-1-65-million/

http://www.lachapellestudio.com/portraits/elizabeth-taylor/?ci=54

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