How can I fake the tools of the 1930/40s paparazzi trade? You know what I mean, those wonderful speed cameras with the huge flashes. Assuming I can come up with some kind of land or speed camera, all I need is the flash. But flashbulbs are expensive, and vintage flash equipment is hard to come by - thanks, Star Wars fans! So might it be possible to build my own WeeGee-esque flash gun? Perhaps the body could be steel or copper tubing, plus a scavenged reflector of some sort. Where I'm stuck is the flash itself and the means of making it pop. [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on Jul 23, 2009 - 7 answers

What is Fuze B's source for the music sample in Paparazzi featuring Money Bags? [more inside]
posted by onalark on Jan 21, 2009 - 5 answers

I, the accidental paparazzo: the celebrity I shot at Central Park wants to use my pictures. Do I negotiate some financial compensation or just sign the release in exchange for having my name on the photo credits? [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann on Oct 10, 2008 - 20 answers

How are paparazzi not considered harassment? [more inside]
posted by miasma on Dec 24, 2007 - 26 answers

Please point me to resources on the sordid underbelly of Hollywood. [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Sep 3, 2007 - 15 answers

What if I wanted to become a paparazzi photographer? How does one do that? [mi] [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow on Dec 23, 2004 - 10 answers