From Paparazzi!

Dimmock, Jessica

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Los Angeles, September 16, 2009

Carlos, Murillo, and Ismael lounge in their home after a late night of partying. All three are paparazzi from Brazil. As newspapers across the county go under and editorial magazines grow thinner, celebrity magazines are among the few print media vehicles still generating profit. The modern paparazzo--young, male, aggressive, often foreign--must go to increasingly dramatic lengths to get his pictures. High-speed car chases, trespassing, the use of informants, and the practice of forging secret alliances are all routine aspects of the trade.

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Los Angeles, September 15, 2009

Paul spies on socialite Nicky Hilton from his car.

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Los Angeles, January 15, 2009

Actress Jessica Alba passes a wall of paparazzi on her way into a toy store.

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Los Angeles, November 15, 2008

Paparazzi gather outside the Kaballah Centre in Beverly Hills, waiting for Madonna to appear.

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Los Angeles, August 5, 2009

Ben looks for a car behind the wall of a celebrity's home.

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Los Angeles, January 16, 2009

Carlos and his partner argue about losing actress Katie Holmes in a car chase.

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Los Angeles, January 17, 2009

Andy checks to see which of his photos have run in the new issue of a celebrity magazine.

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