Chronology of Awards
- 1995 * "Best New Photographer of the Year" by both French Photo and American Photo magazines
- 1996 * "Photographer of the Year Award" at the VH-1 Fashion Awards
- 1997 * "Art Directors Club Award" for Best Book Design for LaChapelle Land
- 1998 * Best "Cutting Edge Essay" and "Style Photography" at Life magazine’s Alfred Eisenstadt Awards for Magazine Photography
- 1999 * Honored in the "Cover of the Year" category at the Eisies
- 2000 * Won "Best Video" for Moby’s "Natural Blues" at the MTV Europe Music Awards
- 2003 * 12th Annual MVPA Awards - Adult Contemporary Video of the year - Elton John "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore"
- 2004 * 13th Annual MVPA Awards - Winner "Director of the Year" - "Best Rock Video of the Year" for No Doubt "It's My Life"
- * Special Juried Prize Mountainfilm in Telluride
- * Special Juried Recognition in Sundance Film Festival
- * Winner of "Best documentary" in Aspen Film Festival
- 2006 * Presented with GLAAD’s Vito Russo Award for outstanding contributions toward eliminating homophobia