We've seen Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan's stolen shots in the news and in National Enquirer. How difficult is the life of a celebrity paparazzi? These people are fotogs like us but they have ventured off in to a field of photojournalism that most celebrities despise (well at least in the U.S.). Are there local celebrity paparazzis? I tried emulating one but its not really that difficult to get pictures of local celebrities here. In fact, they even pose for you. I got to sample that in the opening of Photoworld.

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Katrina Halili

From Star Struck, Mark Herras

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Rhian Ramos, my daughter said. (I'm not that familiar with our local TV talent).

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Another one of Katrina Halili

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The idea here is the thrill of the chase. To capture your supposedly unwilling subjects in their most candid moment. For paparazzis in the US, this is where they get their easy money. I wonder if local publications would also pay a premium for stolen shots.

Unless you can capture these celebrities in compromising positions, I don't think they'll be a market for paparazzi in the Philippines. It seems that these celebrities don't value privacy all that much compared to their foreign counterparts.

Aside from having no market for it, most (if not all) paparazzi images aren't art or even compose properly; therefore, a photographer in the Philippines with an ounce of dignity will not enter that genre. That should be left off to the starstruck fans with P&S and phone cams. :D

I agree with Nick! It's so easy to take photos of celebrities here in the Philippines. They even smile and strike a pose for you. No bodyguards to push you away. :Grin:

By the way, Rhian Ramos is really beautiful! Katrina Halili as well. :) Too bad I wasn't able to go on the opening night.

Unless you can capture these celebrities in compromising positions, I don't think they'll be a market for paparazzi in the Philippines. It seems that these celebrities don't value privacy all that much compared to their foreign counterparts.

Aside from having no market for it, most (if not all) paparazzi images aren't art or even compose properly; therefore, a photographer in the Philippines with an ounce of dignity will not enter that genre. That should be left off to the starstruck fans with P&S and phone cams. :D

Thanks for the insight, Nick! There goes my dream of chasing FHM models in their most compromising position. Back to Nature and Church Photography then.

I agree with Nick! It's so easy to take photos of celebrities here in the Philippines. They even smile and strike a pose for you. No bodyguards to push you away. :Grin:


Well, the only difficult part was pushing the other photographers and fans away.



By the way, Rhian Ramos is really beautiful! Katrina Halili as well. :) Too bad I wasn't able to go on the opening night.

I didn't even know they were celebrities at the start. I just kept shooting because of their radiant persona. They're photogenic even.

Thanks for the insight, Nick! There goes my dream of chasing FHM models in their most compromising position. Back to Nature and Church Photography then.

From "models in compromising positions" to "church" photography...... something seriously weird about that. :Grin:

I agree with Nick! It's so easy to take photos of celebrities here in the Philippines. They even smile and strike a pose for you. No bodyguards to push you away. :Grin:

By the way, Rhian Ramos is really beautiful! Katrina Halili as well. :) Too bad I wasn't able to go on the opening night.

Started a thread like this a few months ago...got the same response. All U guys are correct. Paparazzis will not strive here. Louie is right. U can never catch them in a very compromising situations..they will even pose for U...very corny...no thrills at all. In fact some celebrities mite even ask U to take pix of them as If they dont know (sniper shots)..and then ask U to publish it ( they mite even pay U for it)para may media mileage...he...he...he. Pero hinde na paparazzis ang tawag doon...PR manager na at yun???. I was thinking ..can we do paparazzis on political persons? Maybe they will like it too..lalo na ngayon election time. Ay..yay..yay... star celebrities and politicians are all the same. Cge good nite n sa inyo ( sorry for the long comments...just cannot sleep tonite..dont know why):(

From "models in compromising positions" to "church" photography...... something seriously weird about that. :Grin:

Artistically speaking, its all about structures and forms. :Grin:

Started a thread like this a few months ago...got the same response. All U guys are correct. Paparazzis will not strive here. Louie is right. U can never catch them in a very compromising situations..they will even pose for U...very corny...no thrills at all. In fact some celebrities mite even ask U to take pix of them as If they dont know (sniper shots)..and then ask U to publish it ( they mite even pay U for it)para may media mileage...he...he...he. Pero hinde na paparazzis ang tawag doon...PR manager na at yun???. I was thinking ..can we do paparazzis on political persons? Maybe they will like it too..lalo na ngayon election time. Ay..yay..yay... star celebrities and politicians are all the same. Cge good nite n sa inyo ( sorry for the long comments...just cannot sleep tonite..dont know why):(

For argument's sake, taking pictures of public figures whether in politics or in entertainment, is this not all part of photojournalism?

Hope you had a good night's sleep, diego!

For argument's sake, taking pictures of public figures whether in politics or in entertainment, is this not all part of photojournalism?


Only if the image tells a meaningful story. I think that's what separates photojourn and plain stalking. :)

Only if the image tells a meaningful story. I think that's what separates photojourn and plain stalking. :)

Yup, I agree with that. The challenge of photojournalism or the art of photography for that matter is creating an image that would convey a message. Thanks, Nick!

Sir Aly, cge next time I'm there in Manila... I'll text you if gusto mo sumama sa FHM parties. Nakakapasok ako sa VIP area. :)

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Sir Aly, cge next time I'm there in Manila... I'll text you if gusto mo sumama sa FHM parties. Nakakapasok ako sa VIP area. :)

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OK!!!! but videocam na ang dadalhin ko!!! hehehe....

OK!!!! but videocam na ang dadalhin ko!!! hehehe....
Kala ko ba photo paparazzi, naging video bigla hehe. Naku malalagot ka k Ines nyan.:Grin:

Kala ko ba photo paparazzi, naging video bigla hehe. Naku malalagot ka k Ines nyan.:Grin:

May still pictures pa rin naman ang videocam ko.:Grin:
Mabuti na lang hindi siya marunong pumasok sa forum na ito. hehehe.... :)

From "models in compromising positions" to "church" photography...... something seriously weird about that. :Grin:

You said it Nick, .....from badminton obssession to photography...... si Aly yan eh.......:D :D

May still pictures pa rin naman ang videocam ko.:Grin:
Mabuti na lang hindi siya marunong pumasok sa forum na ito. hehehe.... :)

TUTURUAN KO!!! Her name......"Inez Kay Aly". :D :D

TUTURUAN KO!!! Her name......"Inez Kay Aly". :D :D


Sssssh!!! I don't tell Menchie about your hidden toys!

Sssssh!!! I don't tell Menchie about your hidden toys!

Buko na ako.........do you still see me buying more glass?:Mad: :Mad:

Buko na ako.........do you still see me buying more glass?:Mad: :Mad:

...do you see ME buying any more Badminton Rackets?...

i heard that some celebrities were a little pissed off when photographers ( and camera men from different showbiz talk shows ) tried shooting at them in boracay last holy week. apparently there are a lot of celebrities there during holy week, you should go there sir aly to have your "compromising position" shots:) btw TFS the pics

i heard that some celebrities were a little pissed off when photographers ( and camera men from different showbiz talk shows ) tried shooting at them in boracay last holy week. apparently there are a lot of celebrities there during holy week, you should go there sir aly to have your "compromising position" shots:) btw TFS the pics

Oh my, yet again another situation where I'm always present hehehe. Yup holy week in Boracay used to be a safe haven for celebs to show off their wild sides. Unfortunately paparazzi's invaded the scenes and took the fun out! They should be more like me, non invasive lang dapat, hehe. Anyway see you guys in Boracay this holy week again!!! :D

Looks like situations like these causes everyone to bring out their "L" lenses. Even if they shoot Nikon.

The Libog lense. haha

Aly, I can't believe you started this thread. Bakya ka talaga! Man, just like your badminton pictures with Philippine team players & Celebrity players!!!! HUWAW!!!

I wouldn't even consider paparazzi shooting as true photography. Photography, as an art, requires wisdom, discipline, and ethics. Whenever we photograph a subject, whether animate or inanimate, we create some form of binding contract between us (the photographer) and the subject... as if we are always asking permission from the subject to allow us to capture his/her image. The contract doesn't necessarily mean a written/signed contract... it can take the form of a nod or a wink of the eye to signify approval.

I am not familiar on the rules and ethical practices in photo journalism and street photography. For example, is it ethical to photograph a beggar sleeping on the pavement without his/her knowledge? Then, afterwards, the same photograph wins a lucrative photo competition awarding thousands of $$$ to the would-be photographer. It would have been better if said photographer donated the winning-$$$ to the beggar, or perhaps started a foundation that would benefit the plight of our less fortunate brothers/sisters.

With regards to the "holy week" affair of celebrities in Boracay, I believe that's total invasion of their privacy if photographers flocked and started taking photos of them while enjoying moments with their families. I believe most of the hotels/resorts in Boracay are now looking into this matter to be able to protect their clients. Not unless the celebrity really wanted to be photographed.

I believe we'll have to establish some form of delineation between true photography and snapshooting/paparazzi shooting.

PS.
How about investigative shooting? For example, there are photographers working for investigation agencies being hired to photograph cheating husbands/wives. Is this photography?

I wouldn't even consider paparazzi shooting as true photography. Photography, as an art, requires wisdom, discipline, and ethics. Whenever we photograph a subject, whether animate or inanimate, we create some form of binding contract between us (the photographer) and the subject... as if we are always asking permission from the subject to allow us to capture his/her image. The contract doesn't necessarily mean a written/signed contract... it can take the form of a nod or a wink of the eye to signify approval.

I am not familiar on the rules and ethical practices in photo journalism and street photography. For example, is it ethical to photograph a beggar sleeping on the pavement without his/her knowledge? Then, afterwards, the same photograph wins a lucrative photo competition awarding thousands of $$$ to the would-be photographer. It would have been better if said photographer donated the winning-$$$ to the beggar, or perhaps started a foundation that would benefit the plight of our less fortunate brothers/sisters.

With regards to the "holy week" affair of celebrities in Boracay, I believe that's total invasion of their privacy if photographers flocked and started taking photos of them while enjoying moments with their families. I believe most of the hotels/resorts in Boracay are now looking into this matter to be able to protect their clients. Not unless the celebrity really wanted to be photographed.

I believe we'll have to establish some form of delineation between true photography and snapshooting/paparazzi shooting.

PS.
How about investigative shooting? For example, there are photographers working for investigation agencies being hired to photograph cheating husbands/wives. Is this photography?



Ka Pepe...That was nery nice...very valid and poetic ( Why did U not post that comment when I started a similar thread like this B4!!!) That is why I think photography is a " discipline". Its is both an "art and a science"... Good luck:)

i heard that some celebrities were a little pissed off when photographers ( and camera men from different showbiz talk shows ) tried shooting at them in boracay last holy week. apparently there are a lot of celebrities there during holy week, you should go there sir aly to have your "compromising position" shots:) btw TFS the pics

I had a different experience when I was in Boracay last year. There were a lot of celebrities and photographers there but the celebrities were accomodating and the photographers were respectful of their subjects. It was the fans with their cellphone cameras that were too much.

Thanks, Darryl.

Oh my, yet again another situation where I'm always present hehehe. Yup holy week in Boracay used to be a safe haven for celebs to show off their wild sides. Unfortunately paparazzi's invaded the scenes and took the fun out! They should be more like me, non invasive lang dapat, hehe. Anyway see you guys in Boracay this holy week again!!! :D

Yup, Peter, that's the right approach, non-invasive. I was about to post a picture of me and some celebrities I met in Boracay but Derick preempted a comment na bakya daw ako. Inggit lang siya! :Grin:

Peter, parang buhay binata ka pa rin. All the right places at the right time. :)

Aly, I can't believe you started this thread. Bakya ka talaga! Man, just like your badminton pictures with Philippine team players & Celebrity players!!!! HUWAW!!!

Derick, my intention of creating this thread was really to eek out valuable insights from our forum members on what photography should be. And I agree that at least from our forum readers that we should maintain this thing that we are passionate about to continue to flourish as an art and a medium for telling a story. Following the yin-yang philosophy, we should be conscious about the negative side to appreciate the positive.

With regards my pictures with celebrities, inggit ka lang talaga. hahaha.....:D

Derick, my intention of creating this thread was really to eek out valuable insights from our forum members on what photography should be. And I agree that at least from our forum readers that we should maintain this thing that we are passionate about to continue to flourish as an art and a medium for telling a story. Following the yin-yang philosophy, we should be conscious about the negative side to appreciate the positive.

With regards my pictures with celebrities, inggit ka lang talaga. hahaha.....:D

Aly... care to share some of these photos... gusto ko rin maiinggit :D

Aly... care to share some of these photos... gusto ko rin maiinggit :D

Give me some time, ka pepe. I have to search my files.

That was quick, I found some celebrity pics.

Here's one with Mylene Dizon in Boracay.

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with Aubrey Miles in the MVP cup.

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Now, I'm so terribly "inggit," not only with the pose with MyleneD but with the NBC shirt as well!

another one with Francine Prieto.....

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And finally with Gwen Garci.

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I think I have to stop now. Baka magalit na sa akin si Derick.

Don't worry, my wife knows about this. In fact, sometimes she's the one who takes the picture.

Aly... you could have started a separate thread... i'm sure it will be very interesting... "a pose with celebrities"

Aly... you could have started a separate thread... i'm sure it will be very interesting... "a pose with celebrities"

Thanks but no thanks, ka pepe. As Derick said, lalabas kabaduyan ko. But I do have tons of these souvenir pics with celebrities. I always tell my children, don't be afraid to approach these celebrities because they are people too and if you talk to them nicely they normally agree to pose with you.

I would rather let someone start the thread and I will just be a major contributor. hehehe...:)

Pepe, believe me he does!!! And do not encourage him to start such thread. Believe me DPP will have to sanction and shut down a celebrity pose thread beacuse of sheer volume.............ANG DAMI NYAN!!! :)

Pepe, believe me he does!!! And do not encourage him to start such thread. Believe me DPP will have to sanction and shut down a celebrity pose thread beacuse of sheer volume.............ANG DAMI NYAN!!! :)

Hahaha... Don't believe him, Ka Pepe, I only have a few dozen. :Grin: Its like a collection.

hey aly,
youre showbiz pala! great shots with celebrities..

hey aly,
youre showbiz pala! great shots with celebrities..

Hahaha.... Si Ka Pepe kasi nag request na mainggit daw siya. Who am I to deny his request. hehehe....:Grin: