paparazzo
/ˌpɑː.pəˈrɑːt.soʊ/
NOUN
1. A photographer who pursues celebrities for candid photographs
A freelance photographer who takes photographs of celebrities and other public figures, often by following them or capturing private and candid moments, and sells the images to media outlets.
1.1. Celebrity and tabloid photography
A photographer who follows celebrities or public figures to capture exclusive, candid, or intrusive photographs for newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets.
Synonyms
- celebrity photographer
- freelance photographer
- photog
- lensman
- shutterbug
- photographer
Examples
- The celebrity quickly covered her face when she noticed a paparazzo hiding nearby.
- As a skilled paparazzo, he knew the best spots to capture candid shots of famous people.
- Tired of being followed, the actor confronted the persistent paparazzo outside the restaurant.
- A lone paparazzo managed to snap an exclusive photo of the singer on vacation.
- The paparazzo waited outside the event, hoping to catch a glimpse of the star-studded guests.
Related Words
- paparazzi
- photojournalist
- cameraperson
- cinematographer
- shooter
- tabloid photographer
- celebrity journalism
- candid photography