paparazzi = photographer

sb1975 wrote in post #9346296
This video makes me want to cry http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=nyVBrhnckiU#t​=36s the guy is holding 5k+ of equipment and has no idea what it is.

I love how they've crapped up the lens with the OD duct tape. He didn't even have the sense to use gaffer's tape. That military duct tape leaves horrible residue behind.

I once shot an aviation press conference that happened to have Harrison Ford at it. There were a number of what I would consider "paparazzi" at the event and several had their lenses all taped up like that. I asked one of them why and he said it was because he shot in some of the sleazy parts of town. as if the tape was going to make the lens any less conspicuous. Big lens, big camera=attraction to thief...

JWright wrote in post #9542013
I love how they've crapped up the lens with the OD duct tape. He didn't even have the sense to use gaffer's tape. That military duct tape leaves horrible residue behind.

I once shot an aviation press conference that happened to have Harrison Ford at it. There were a number of what I would consider "paparazzi" at the event and several had their lenses all taped up like that. I asked one of them why and he said it was because he shot in some of the sleazy parts of town. as if the tape was going to make the lens any less conspicuous. Big lens, big camera=attraction to thief...

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=b3Dbskr0xZA -- Great video for anyone looking to get some tips from a pap and it explains the reason for the tape

sb1975 wrote in post #9542901
http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=b3Dbskr0xZA -- Great video for anyone looking to get some tips from a pap and it explains the reason for the tape

Wow...they have no clue what the hell they are doing or talking about. 'Use tape to lock it down on 18mm', blah blah blah saying random crap. I was bored and took a look at a few other videos from that channel...these guys are fitting into the negative stereotypes about paparazzi....wasted a few minutes of my time, lol

What I don't understand is how these paps can make a living at it. For every photo they sell, they wait for hours and hours and hours...And very few photos sell for any real money.

JWright wrote in post #9542013
I love how they've crapped up the lens with the OD duct tape. He didn't even have the sense to use gaffer's tape. That military duct tape leaves horrible residue behind.

It's camo gaffers tape made by identi-tape. Not just paps are using it. Working pj's use it to protect their gear which gets used and abused daily.

Rainyday wrote in post #9543617
What I don't understand is how these paps can make a living at it. For every photo they sell, they wait for hours and hours and hours...And very few photos sell for any real money.

They make way more money than those of us that are legit credentialed photojournalists.

Just as a tiny nitpick, the word "paparazzi" is the plural. If you're only talking about one of them, he or she is a paparazzo.

Don't these guys need a model-release form when they sell a picture?

Sven-EOS wrote in post #9545292
Don't these guys need a model-release form when they sell a picture?

negative.

waterj2 wrote in post #9545147
Just as a tiny nitpick, the word "paparazzi" is the plural. If you're only talking about one of them, he or she is a paparazzo.

That annoys me too. And I'm pretty sure a female is a paparazza. Must get the terminology of the species correct.

Sven-EOS wrote in post #9545292
Don't these guys need a model-release form when they sell a picture?

No, because their subjects are in a public place, such as a beach, shopping center or park. And remember: many of these pix are the result of tip offs from the subjects agents.

Remember the photo of Monica Lewinsky that was shot through a window? She was drinking a martini at an expensive restaurant. I wonder if that was an invasion of privacy. But maybe you could argue it was of legitimate public interest. After all, she'd been involved with a major public figure.

I'm just patiently waiting for a news story about a paparazzo showing up at a hospital with his EOS 1D and 800mm lens shoved up his....

Talk about an impromptu colonoscopy!!

Would you be interested in a slightly used 800mm lens? There's some typical wear marks (brown crust should come off)around the edges, but LNIB condition. Had filter on it since day one, will include filter.

Rainyday wrote in post #9543617
What I don't understand is how these paps can make a living at it. For every photo they sell, they wait for hours and hours and hours...And very few photos sell for any real money.

When you consider that photos can sell for £100 to £20,000 or more then it quickly becomes a worthwhile job for someone!

Sven-EOS wrote in post #9545292
Don't these guys need a model-release form when they sell a picture?

Nope, most of their work is done in the street (public place with no expectation of privacy) and for editorial purposes.

I haven't gotten a chance to read through this whole thread, but I did briefly watch the vid that's been floating around. Yes, that guy doesn't really know what he's doing, but he's getting paid for it and that's all he cares about.

However, THIS gentleman seems to make an honest living using an actual talent and knowledge of journalism and incorporating it into his career as a pap.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=WzAg50233fI