This fascinating series of images by Brooklyn-based photographer Henry Hargreaves documents food requests from some of the world's most famous musicians. From Lady Gaga to Mariah Carey, Henry's incisive shots manage to capture the demands of these mega-rich divas and rockstars.
Henry's unique approach to capturing the stars' decadent dressing room requests involved taking the items off the caterer's tray and capturing them in a Flemish Baroque still-life style, which gives them extra impact.
Anyone who is interested in following popular culture will surely find it titillating to learn that Britney Spears requests McDonald's cheeseburgers without the buns, and that Lady Gaga loves non-smelly, non-sweaty cubes of cheese served on ice. The photographer says he aims for his images to offer a glimpse into the larger than life personalities of these privileged people.
Dressing Room Request Photography
These Photographs by Henry Hargreaves Document Star Cravings
Trend Themes
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