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
No, I'd never do paparazzi
Yes, anything legal for 'that' shot
Yes, but with taste
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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
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I voted yes,
Id take the shot and sell it in a heart beat for the right price.
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Work within the law, take the snap, and sell it to the highest bidder. Yes, of course I would.
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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!
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.
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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.
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At least with taste (as I voted) plus permission in the end.
id do it. no probs happy to anyone got any leads!
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.
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!!
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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.
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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.
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)
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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
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I would like to keep my soul intact so No for me
but if they gave me permission then yes I would
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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.
I feel for these poor celebs or famous peoples, they can't scratch their bum without some person there capturing it.the child of the self-proclaimed super-cook eats very unhealthy food. Would you take that image and sell it?
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