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What Do the Paparazzi Do When the Stars Are Quarantined? What Do the Paparazzi Do When the Stars Are Quarantined?
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“Can I call you back in, like, 10 minutes?” asked Giles Harrison, a longtime celebrity photographer and owner of London Entertainment Group, a paparazzi collective. He was driving around the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles in his Ford Expedition when he spotted a star: Tim Robbins, on his bike, wearing a mask. Mr. Harrison politely hung up and got his shots.“Can I call you back in, like, 10 minutes?” asked Giles Harrison, a longtime celebrity photographer and owner of London Entertainment Group, a paparazzi collective. He was driving around the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles in his Ford Expedition when he spotted a star: Tim Robbins, on his bike, wearing a mask. Mr. Harrison politely hung up and got his shots.
When he called back, he explained that widespread mask wearing has actually not impeded his ability to recognize celebrities on his daily drives around the west side of Los Angeles — Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades — where the rich and famous live.When he called back, he explained that widespread mask wearing has actually not impeded his ability to recognize celebrities on his daily drives around the west side of Los Angeles — Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades — where the rich and famous live.
“I’m really good at spotting people,” Mr. Harrison, 51, said. “I’m pretty phenomenal. I can literally spot somebody from behind — just by their walk, their hairstyle, body language.”“I’m really good at spotting people,” Mr. Harrison, 51, said. “I’m pretty phenomenal. I can literally spot somebody from behind — just by their walk, their hairstyle, body language.”
The challenging part is that since California issued a stay-at-home order in March, there have been fewer celebrities to spot. Stars, somewhat a little bit like us, are sitting at home.The challenging part is that since California issued a stay-at-home order in March, there have been fewer celebrities to spot. Stars, somewhat a little bit like us, are sitting at home.
Which makes those photos of Mr. Robbins all the more important to get, even though, as Mr. Harrison acknowledged, Mr. Robbins, the 61-year-old actor and former partner of Susan Sarandon is not currently a “big deal” in the tabloid world.Which makes those photos of Mr. Robbins all the more important to get, even though, as Mr. Harrison acknowledged, Mr. Robbins, the 61-year-old actor and former partner of Susan Sarandon is not currently a “big deal” in the tabloid world.
The shots may not sell for much now, but they are something, and they could bring in revenue down the line if Mr. Robbins starts a new relationship, say, or shares a controversial political opinion online.The shots may not sell for much now, but they are something, and they could bring in revenue down the line if Mr. Robbins starts a new relationship, say, or shares a controversial political opinion online.
“Everybody’s one story away from having their picture be worth something,” Mr. Harrison said.“Everybody’s one story away from having their picture be worth something,” Mr. Harrison said.
Before the coronavirus hit the United States, Mr. Harrison and his team of 15 to 20 photographers were getting up to 200 sets of celebrity photos a month. They provided their shots exclusively to the photo agency Splash News, which then licensed them to outlets like Us Weekly, TMZ and The Daily Mail.Before the coronavirus hit the United States, Mr. Harrison and his team of 15 to 20 photographers were getting up to 200 sets of celebrity photos a month. They provided their shots exclusively to the photo agency Splash News, which then licensed them to outlets like Us Weekly, TMZ and The Daily Mail.
In the last month, though, Mr. Harrison and his crew have shot only 30 or 40 usable sets: Don Cheadle working out, Tyra Banks shopping at Target, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger taking a walk around the neighborhood (a particularly lucky get, as Ms. Schwarzenegger is reportedly pregnant and thus very interesting to People.com).In the last month, though, Mr. Harrison and his crew have shot only 30 or 40 usable sets: Don Cheadle working out, Tyra Banks shopping at Target, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger taking a walk around the neighborhood (a particularly lucky get, as Ms. Schwarzenegger is reportedly pregnant and thus very interesting to People.com).
The outlook in New York City is even bleaker. “I could name on one hand the amount of celebs that are still in New York right now,” said Miles Diggs, a 25-year-old celebrity photographer who has been working in the city since dropping out of a photojournalism program at New York University eight years ago.The outlook in New York City is even bleaker. “I could name on one hand the amount of celebs that are still in New York right now,” said Miles Diggs, a 25-year-old celebrity photographer who has been working in the city since dropping out of a photojournalism program at New York University eight years ago.
Stars like Amy Schumer and Hugh Jackman have stuck around, but the vast majority of New York-based celebrities have fled to vacation homes outside the city. Even Sarah Jessica Parker, who, according to Mr. Diggs, is “such a West Village staple,” has escaped to the Hamptons.Stars like Amy Schumer and Hugh Jackman have stuck around, but the vast majority of New York-based celebrities have fled to vacation homes outside the city. Even Sarah Jessica Parker, who, according to Mr. Diggs, is “such a West Village staple,” has escaped to the Hamptons.
On an average day before all of this started, Mr. Diggs — who has built up more than 152,000 followers on Instagram by sharing his shots of Ariana Grande, Rihanna and Justin and Hailey Bieber — spent up to 15 hours a day walking around the city. He would usually spot five to 10 celebrities in a day: some New Yorkers, and some in town for promotional appearances on morning and late-night talk shows.On an average day before all of this started, Mr. Diggs — who has built up more than 152,000 followers on Instagram by sharing his shots of Ariana Grande, Rihanna and Justin and Hailey Bieber — spent up to 15 hours a day walking around the city. He would usually spot five to 10 celebrities in a day: some New Yorkers, and some in town for promotional appearances on morning and late-night talk shows.
Now, all of those appearances have been canceled, and New York paparazzi are stuck with what’s left.Now, all of those appearances have been canceled, and New York paparazzi are stuck with what’s left.
Exclusive Hugh Jackman photos used to be worth “a couple hundred dollars,” Mr. Diggs said. But now, he could be competing with multiple photographers and “the value comes crashing down.” he said. “You’re working for 50 bucks or something.”Exclusive Hugh Jackman photos used to be worth “a couple hundred dollars,” Mr. Diggs said. But now, he could be competing with multiple photographers and “the value comes crashing down.” he said. “You’re working for 50 bucks or something.”
In the last few weeks, Mr. Diggs has ventured out of his New Jersey home to work only a handful of times. He got an “easy shot” of Sarah Silverman cheering health care workers from her balcony in Manhattan that landed in People.com’s “Star Tracks” feature, a daily roundup of paparazzi photos.In the last few weeks, Mr. Diggs has ventured out of his New Jersey home to work only a handful of times. He got an “easy shot” of Sarah Silverman cheering health care workers from her balcony in Manhattan that landed in People.com’s “Star Tracks” feature, a daily roundup of paparazzi photos.
But it is “a $40 to $50 photo,” he said. “She does it every day at 7:00 sharp and many people have gone to try and get their pennies off of the shot.”But it is “a $40 to $50 photo,” he said. “She does it every day at 7:00 sharp and many people have gone to try and get their pennies off of the shot.”
This kind of work is not going to be worth it in the long term. “I definitely value my safety and health over fighting over a photo with other photographers who are also struggling, you know?” Mr. Diggs said.This kind of work is not going to be worth it in the long term. “I definitely value my safety and health over fighting over a photo with other photographers who are also struggling, you know?” Mr. Diggs said.
As it has in many industries, the coronavirus has exacerbated existing problems in the paparazzi and tabloid worlds. Paparazzi have long been accused of harassing their subjects and invading privacy, which makes it hard to argue that the business is essential. And then, the recession in 2008 “was the start of the major decline in our business,” said Randy Bauer, the owner of the celebrity photo agency Bauer-Griffin.As it has in many industries, the coronavirus has exacerbated existing problems in the paparazzi and tabloid worlds. Paparazzi have long been accused of harassing their subjects and invading privacy, which makes it hard to argue that the business is essential. And then, the recession in 2008 “was the start of the major decline in our business,” said Randy Bauer, the owner of the celebrity photo agency Bauer-Griffin.
Since then, magazine advertising budgets have shrunk, and celebrities have often turned to social media instead of the paparazzi to share their personal moments.Since then, magazine advertising budgets have shrunk, and celebrities have often turned to social media instead of the paparazzi to share their personal moments.
Tabloids have filled their pages with these shots from Instagram, which makes it harder for agencies to sell photos. And since March, there have not been nearly enough photos to sell. Mr. Bauer, 51, went from moving 7,000 to 8,000 photos per month to 500 to 1,000. His agency canceled contracts with freelance photographers and is relying on a Paycheck Protection Program loan to keep paying a few people in the office.Tabloids have filled their pages with these shots from Instagram, which makes it harder for agencies to sell photos. And since March, there have not been nearly enough photos to sell. Mr. Bauer, 51, went from moving 7,000 to 8,000 photos per month to 500 to 1,000. His agency canceled contracts with freelance photographers and is relying on a Paycheck Protection Program loan to keep paying a few people in the office.
Competing agencies like Splash have furloughed or laid off their staff photographers, which means almost all paparazzi have to freelance now — take their own shots, give them to an agency and hope they sell — to make any money.Competing agencies like Splash have furloughed or laid off their staff photographers, which means almost all paparazzi have to freelance now — take their own shots, give them to an agency and hope they sell — to make any money.
Mr. Harrison and Mr. Diggs have always worked this way, so they are better off than most: They own the rights to their archives, which continue to bring in revenue. (In early March, Mr. Diggs climbed onto a Chinatown roof and snapped some of the last photos of Harvey Weinstein being carried off to jail, a “hit,” he said, that could carry him for months.)Mr. Harrison and Mr. Diggs have always worked this way, so they are better off than most: They own the rights to their archives, which continue to bring in revenue. (In early March, Mr. Diggs climbed onto a Chinatown roof and snapped some of the last photos of Harvey Weinstein being carried off to jail, a “hit,” he said, that could carry him for months.)
“My prediction: I think it’s going to be a lot more of a collaborative effort,” Mr. Diggs said from his New Jersey home. As the coronavirus crisis wears on, celebrities who, in normal times, are regularly photographed may decide they would like to do that again.“My prediction: I think it’s going to be a lot more of a collaborative effort,” Mr. Diggs said from his New Jersey home. As the coronavirus crisis wears on, celebrities who, in normal times, are regularly photographed may decide they would like to do that again.
“I’ve gotten tons of messages from people that are, like, ‘Look, I can’t get photographed. Would you mind coming and taking some shots for me?’” he said. “And I think that that’s going to happen a lot more frequently in the next coming months.”“I’ve gotten tons of messages from people that are, like, ‘Look, I can’t get photographed. Would you mind coming and taking some shots for me?’” he said. “And I think that that’s going to happen a lot more frequently in the next coming months.”
Over the course of his career, Mr. Diggs has built relationships with stars like Mr. Bieber and Ms. Grande, and if some of them decide they would like to set up some shots, he is all for it.Over the course of his career, Mr. Diggs has built relationships with stars like Mr. Bieber and Ms. Grande, and if some of them decide they would like to set up some shots, he is all for it.
“There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it,” Mr. Diggs said. “Most of the time when I shoot on the street anyway, I show myself. People are aware of my presence.” He asks, “if they want to fix their hair before I take the shot, ‘are you ready?’ Boom. Smile. 10 foot, 10 clicks, three seconds, boom. Everybody on their way.”“There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it,” Mr. Diggs said. “Most of the time when I shoot on the street anyway, I show myself. People are aware of my presence.” He asks, “if they want to fix their hair before I take the shot, ‘are you ready?’ Boom. Smile. 10 foot, 10 clicks, three seconds, boom. Everybody on their way.”
“So I like working that way,” he continued, “and I’ll definitely want to continue building relationships, especially during this time where I can say, ‘Hey, look, I need to get something for this week. Do you want to get dressed up and go to Target? Do you want to go walk your dog in 15 minutes? OK, cool.’”“So I like working that way,” he continued, “and I’ll definitely want to continue building relationships, especially during this time where I can say, ‘Hey, look, I need to get something for this week. Do you want to get dressed up and go to Target? Do you want to go walk your dog in 15 minutes? OK, cool.’”
Plenty of celebrities are probably already doing this, though it is difficult to confirm — most paparazzi are loath to talk about such arrangements. But take a look at The Daily Mail and you can see which celebs may be, ahem, collaborating.Plenty of celebrities are probably already doing this, though it is difficult to confirm — most paparazzi are loath to talk about such arrangements. But take a look at The Daily Mail and you can see which celebs may be, ahem, collaborating.
Updated June 16, 2020Updated June 16, 2020
The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.
The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
There’s Kylie Jenner, in full hair and makeup, slowly and almost sensually putting on a face mask on an outing in Beverly Hills, in photos conveniently taken a few days after less flattering shots of her wearing no makeup were everywhere on Twitter.There’s Kylie Jenner, in full hair and makeup, slowly and almost sensually putting on a face mask on an outing in Beverly Hills, in photos conveniently taken a few days after less flattering shots of her wearing no makeup were everywhere on Twitter.
For celebrities aspiring to Kardashian-level fame, now is the time to walk around outside, Mr. Bauer said. “I’ve noticed some of them, they come out with their masks on and then they know that they’re being photographed and they take the mask off to make for a nicer picture,” he said. (See: Peter Weber and Kelly Flanagan, of “Bachelor” fame, stopping to make out for photographers mid bike ride in Los Angeles last week.)For celebrities aspiring to Kardashian-level fame, now is the time to walk around outside, Mr. Bauer said. “I’ve noticed some of them, they come out with their masks on and then they know that they’re being photographed and they take the mask off to make for a nicer picture,” he said. (See: Peter Weber and Kelly Flanagan, of “Bachelor” fame, stopping to make out for photographers mid bike ride in Los Angeles last week.)
In Miami, the pop stars Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have been taking long, slow walks around Ms. Cabello’s neighborhood, holding hands and carrying (seemingly empty) coffee cups as props.In Miami, the pop stars Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have been taking long, slow walks around Ms. Cabello’s neighborhood, holding hands and carrying (seemingly empty) coffee cups as props.
But perhaps no one has been photographed more in quarantine than Ben Affleck, America’s favorite divorced dad. “Ben Affleck’s one of those people that you can make money off of him, weirdly, no matter what he does,” Mr. Harrison said.But perhaps no one has been photographed more in quarantine than Ben Affleck, America’s favorite divorced dad. “Ben Affleck’s one of those people that you can make money off of him, weirdly, no matter what he does,” Mr. Harrison said.
Mr. Affleck and his newish girlfriend, the actress Ana de Armas, have been photographed walking around his neighborhood more than a dozen times. Sometimes they wear masks. Sometimes they walk their dogs. Sometimes they stop at Dunkin’ or — Mr. Affleck, specifically — sneak a cigarette. As of this week, they are wearing matching heart necklaces and sharing clothes.Mr. Affleck and his newish girlfriend, the actress Ana de Armas, have been photographed walking around his neighborhood more than a dozen times. Sometimes they wear masks. Sometimes they walk their dogs. Sometimes they stop at Dunkin’ or — Mr. Affleck, specifically — sneak a cigarette. As of this week, they are wearing matching heart necklaces and sharing clothes.
“I think Ben Affleck knows very well that he wants the good press of him in his new relationship, and he doesn’t mind stepping out and walking very slowly with the dogs, smiling, holding hands and happy,” Mr. Diggs said.“I think Ben Affleck knows very well that he wants the good press of him in his new relationship, and he doesn’t mind stepping out and walking very slowly with the dogs, smiling, holding hands and happy,” Mr. Diggs said.
Mr. Harrison does not think Mr. Affleck is officially collaborating with the paparazzi, however. “There’s people outside of his house every single day,” he said, whether Mr. Affleck calls them or not.Mr. Harrison does not think Mr. Affleck is officially collaborating with the paparazzi, however. “There’s people outside of his house every single day,” he said, whether Mr. Affleck calls them or not.
While there is continued interest in the peregrinations of Mr. Affleck and Ms. de Armas, photographers can make decent money on these photos: Mr. Bauer estimated somewhere in the low five figures.While there is continued interest in the peregrinations of Mr. Affleck and Ms. de Armas, photographers can make decent money on these photos: Mr. Bauer estimated somewhere in the low five figures.
But these are not the pay days of the tabloid boom in the mid-aughts. “I loved doing the interviews back in the day, in 2007, because I could say, ‘Oh, we just closed a deal for $150,000 for covering People,’” he said. “Now, it’s such a depressed industry that if you can make a couple of thousand dollars from a client on a set, that’s considered good.”But these are not the pay days of the tabloid boom in the mid-aughts. “I loved doing the interviews back in the day, in 2007, because I could say, ‘Oh, we just closed a deal for $150,000 for covering People,’” he said. “Now, it’s such a depressed industry that if you can make a couple of thousand dollars from a client on a set, that’s considered good.”
At a certain point, Page Six may tire of running very similar photos of Mr. Affleck and Ms. de Armas every day, and obviously staged photos of Ms. Jenner will not sustain The Daily Mail in the long term. To continue to move images, paparazzi will have to “find the story,” Mr. Harrison said. “I always tell my photographers, and I operate under the theory, that it’s always story first.”At a certain point, Page Six may tire of running very similar photos of Mr. Affleck and Ms. de Armas every day, and obviously staged photos of Ms. Jenner will not sustain The Daily Mail in the long term. To continue to move images, paparazzi will have to “find the story,” Mr. Harrison said. “I always tell my photographers, and I operate under the theory, that it’s always story first.”
In the current environment, one story that seems to be breaking through is celebrities ignoring or flouting social distancing rules. At the end of April, Page Six ran an entire gallery of paparazzi photos showing Andie MacDowell crawling under the gate of a Los Angeles park that was closed because of the virus. Her daughters, Margaret and Rainey Qualley, and her Chihuahua mix, Ava Gardner, were also spotted sneaking out.In the current environment, one story that seems to be breaking through is celebrities ignoring or flouting social distancing rules. At the end of April, Page Six ran an entire gallery of paparazzi photos showing Andie MacDowell crawling under the gate of a Los Angeles park that was closed because of the virus. Her daughters, Margaret and Rainey Qualley, and her Chihuahua mix, Ava Gardner, were also spotted sneaking out.
These kinds of “social distance shaming” photos are more valuable right now, Mr. Diggs said. “I think that that’s like breaking news nowadays,” he said. “If somebody’s talking to their neighbor and they give them a hug, like, ‘Oh my goodness.’ Yeah, that’s definitely the new hot shot. Instead of somebody getting photographed in a bikini, which would be a big seller, now it’s interacting with other people.”These kinds of “social distance shaming” photos are more valuable right now, Mr. Diggs said. “I think that that’s like breaking news nowadays,” he said. “If somebody’s talking to their neighbor and they give them a hug, like, ‘Oh my goodness.’ Yeah, that’s definitely the new hot shot. Instead of somebody getting photographed in a bikini, which would be a big seller, now it’s interacting with other people.”
Of course, catching an Andie MacDowell moment takes incredible luck (or a really good tip). Before the crisis started, Mr. Harrison was already experimenting with ways to draw out these kinds of stories. In 2019, he started an app called MoPho — “money photo” — that allows everyday people to submit photos they catch of celebrities or other newsworthy subjects in the wild.Of course, catching an Andie MacDowell moment takes incredible luck (or a really good tip). Before the crisis started, Mr. Harrison was already experimenting with ways to draw out these kinds of stories. In 2019, he started an app called MoPho — “money photo” — that allows everyday people to submit photos they catch of celebrities or other newsworthy subjects in the wild.
If they’re good, Mr. Harrison sells them and pays the user a commission. The app has helped his business “tremendously,” he said, especially in this time, when fewer photographers want to go out and shoot.If they’re good, Mr. Harrison sells them and pays the user a commission. The app has helped his business “tremendously,” he said, especially in this time, when fewer photographers want to go out and shoot.
Mr. Diggs has widened his subject base as he waits for celebrity life in New York to return to normal.Mr. Diggs has widened his subject base as he waits for celebrity life in New York to return to normal.
At the end of April, he drove into the city and noticed something strange over the Hudson River. “There were turkey vultures flying over the hospital ship,” he said. “I noticed what type of birds they were, I knew what they meant, and I got a couple of shots. Those happened to sell.” You can see the photos on The Daily Mail.At the end of April, he drove into the city and noticed something strange over the Hudson River. “There were turkey vultures flying over the hospital ship,” he said. “I noticed what type of birds they were, I knew what they meant, and I got a couple of shots. Those happened to sell.” You can see the photos on The Daily Mail.