Paparazzi as a job?

[DzRbenson]

I would do it as a job.

Not in Australia though, the US would be the market. and I would probably go along way to get the shot I needed.

There used to be a show on foxtel about this very thing, was a great show

[merlin]

I voted yes,
Id take the shot and sell it in a heart beat for the right price.

[dgstones]

Work within the law, take the snap, and sell it to the highest bidder. Yes, of course I would.

[outsidetheboxphotography]

once upon a not too long time ago I was offered a position with a pap agency.
I ummed and ahhhed about it - Its pretty good money if your picture gets sold (the downside to integrity - $$). At the end of the day I just couldn't do it - to really do it properly you basically have to sell your soul.
This particular agency, though they get a lot of sales - basically were really hard core. The stories that were told as to how the photos were taken would leave any decent human repulsed.
What I noticed as well, they never called themselves photographers - they were "shooters". That just gave me even more nasty images as to what lengths they would go to, to get the shot.
So in a nutshell...no to the job, unless you have no soul!

[buc2]

I am with you rick, I would take the shot and sell it to the highest bidder. Although I have not done it yet, as part of my job I have been pilot in command for a number of photographers taking pictures of mine explosions, bushfires, train and car accidents etc. It's probably not that much different we all have jobs to do and bills to pay.

[Dalzine]

There are good and bad in all industries, Paparazzi are no different. The ironic thing is though as much as people love to hate them the magazines that buy the photos sell by the truckload.

I'm sure most of the Paparazzi just see it as a job, a way to keep a roof over their head and food in their stomachs. I'm sure they don't think "I'm going to be an evil so and so" as they head out on a job. Even the ones that chased Princess Di into that tunnel were just trying to earn a quid, I doubt any of them would have chased if they knew what the outcome would be. And while it is true they chased no one was forcing the driver to act in a reckless manner. He chose to drive the way he did in an effort to avoid a photograph being taken, which seems pretty silly in my book.

So while my answer would be Yes, I would do it I doubt I would be good enough to be a Paparazzi, I just don't have the drive that's required to be at the top of that game.

Dale.

[Kym]

I managed to be a little Paparazzi...
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...ad.php?t=34355
At least with taste (as I voted) plus permission in the end.

[XpLoiT]

id do it. no probs happy to anyone got any leads!

[Crazy Horse]

n. pl. pa·pa·raz·zi (-sē)
A freelance photographer who doggedly pursues celebrities to take candid pictures for sale to magazines and newspapers.

I voted no, I can't see myself being like a seagulls at a chip.

[rogklee]

I wouldn't go out in search for a certain celeb. No matter how bad they are, I don't think ppl deserve to be criticized when they go off for a pee. or off to the shops!!


None the less, if I saw paris hilton throwing up near a dumpster, I'll take that!! I'll even take some macro photos of her vomit and sell it on ebay!!

Rog

[yarnella]

I voted NO. Not even the slightest bit interested. Just not my style.

Most celebs are not worth an actuation of my shutter. Just my opinion. Feel free to disagree.

[Captured Exposure]

Possibly if the opportunity presented itself to take a photo of someone out and about. I wouldn't follow them around and be in their face though. Although they are in the public eye I do believe they are entitled to some privacy as well.

I don't envy having the paps follow me around if I was famous.

[Shane.R]

There are good and bad in all industries, Paparazzi are no different. The ironic thing is though as much as people love to hate them the magazines that buy the photos sell by the truckload.

Spot on! It's the 'people' who buy the junk/gossip mags that keep the 'shooters' employed.

I'd do it, if it caused NO harm to others.

[melmo78]

i would do it(not chase people thought) if i was walking down the street and seen a celeb of interest i would take a snap and sell it(need to fund the camera equipment somehow)

[fhphoto]

Do whatever to get that moneyshot!!

[selaw]

I voted Yes.

Although to clarify, I would not like to be a 'celebrity chasing' photographer. However, if circumstances eventuated where I happened across a situation and had my camera, would I take the shot...Hell Yes..Would I sell it to the highest bidder...Yes again.

So, taking your suggestion Kym, if I happened to be strolling along a beach preparing to get sunset shots and came across a naked Gordon Ramsay frolicking in the surf with some 'floosie', I would take the shots. If he wanted the moment to be private, he should have stayed in his hotel room

I only used him cause that is the name the thread creator used in his first post. Wouldn't matter who it was to me. If they do it in public they are fair game.

I agree

[kiwi]

well, here's my test

I was on the same plane out of Sydney to Wellington as Michael Clark, and had all my gear on me, and I didnt take a snap

I fail

[wiggles]

I would like to keep my soul intact so No for me

but if they gave me permission then yes I would

[Kym]

well, here's my test
I was on the same plane out of Sydney to Wellington as Michael Clark, and had all my gear on me, and I didnt take a snap
I fail

Coward! You were afraid he would hit you!

[RLeadbetter]

if i was wondering down the road and they walked in front of me, i'd take a shot and then if I could get money for it then..... lucky me.

the child of the self-proclaimed super-cook eats very unhealthy food. Would you take that image and sell it?

I feel for these poor celebs or famous peoples, they can't scratch their bum without some person there capturing it.