10/25/2011

Learn More About Behind The Scenes Celebrity Photography

By Gregory Smith


The photos you see in magazines of famous actors, musicians, athletes and political figures are made to stimulate feelings in the people looking at them. From excitement, to happiness, to jealousy, and every emotion in between, these vibrant and exciting people have talents and personalities that can't easily be captured on film. So how is it accomplished?

Have you ever thought about the person guiding the lens of those elegant celebrity photographs you see in magazines, you already know the answer. Celebrity photographers are skilled in and experienced with capturing real emotion and talent on film. These people have just as much skill as the people they are shooting, and most likely work in one or two of three different categories.

Event photography is one of the most important categories in which celebrity photographers' work. Motion picture premiers, social gatherings, award shows, music festivals and exclusive functions are just a few of the instances that these professional photographers work. They're used by publicists or publications for red carpet events, and occasionally they are chosen by the celebrities themselves for wedding receptions or birthday parties.

Photographs captured at parties are what you typically see in magazines. As an example, if you've ever watched fashion coverage of a red carpet event in a magazine, it was likely a paid celebrity photographer who took the pictures. And the pictures you see on new music channels from their live events? Celebrity photographers also took these.

Another important category that celebrity photographers work in is celebrity portraits. Many of these are the more non-public pictures you see of celebrities, much like the ones that accompany the interviews you will find in magazines. These photos are the types that are designed to find the essence of each celebrity, and to give the viewers a look into who that person really is in their personal life.

Celebrity portraits can be used on album covers, in magazines as stated before, or even in celebrity's personal portfolios. They are also used for the same things that all people use photography for - to capture a lovely family portrait. After all, celebrities are first and foremost people, and take family pictures just like anyone else.

The next group that celebrity photographers' work in is paparazzi, which is when the photographer takes candid photos of celebrities. Everybody knows paparazzi photographers have a reputation for bothering celebrities, a reputation that's earned. However, not all paparazzi photographers deserve this reputation. Many operate within their own ethical standards, and often just take pictures after they have permission. Unfortunately you never hear about these kinds of photographers very often.

So the next time you see an excellent photograph of your favorite artist, actor or actress, vocalist or even politician, you now know a bit more about the expertise behind the camera. Without celebrity photographers, and their true talents, we wouldn't be offered a glimpse into just who our favorite famous people really are.




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