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how to become a pap

  • 05-01-2007 8:52pm
    #1
    afatbollix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,102 ✭✭✭


    right i allways thought there isent many in ireland...anyone here one?
    how do you become one? i know get the perfect photo but how you get it in teh sun or something like that???? also the media pass isent too bad ;)


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  • #2
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Oh trust me, there's plenty in Ireland. Way too many.

    Becoming one, sell your soul.

    Where are you based?


  • #3
    afatbollix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,102 ✭✭✭afatbollix


    city centre dublin
    i have a car and in about a month i should have the cash for a camera... (start at the top i say) so thats why the saving....

    im sure you could do sports at the weekends...
    you one?


  • #4
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Nope, thank god - It's more than just another job...You have to learn how to use a camera and whatnot. Learn what works in a photo, apply to image stock agencies, and spend a long time working your way up the ranks.


  • #5
    afatbollix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,102 ✭✭✭afatbollix


    it is an idea to do while at college doing tv production... only thing is you cant follow a person around with a big camera... tv channels dont want it.....


  • #6
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    They'll feel the same with an SLR though...


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  • #7
    afatbollix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,102 ✭✭✭afatbollix


    i wouldent mind bringing the video camera around... but what good would they be... you wouldent be able to sell them on....


  • #8
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    Would be a difficult thing to break into I'd say, Ireland is not exactly brimming with 'celebs'. Paparazzi come in many shapes and forms, some walk by day and others by night...
    If you're going down the night route, a camera that handles high iso settings, auto focuses fast in low light levels. I'm not too sure do many paps use flash these days, but I'd say a fairly hefty flash head would come in handy for those times when remaining hidden isn't important.
    During the day, long fast lenses would be v useful to have. Either way a stack of cash is needed for gear.

    A working relationship with bouncers, hotel staff (concierges) etc would also stand to you, but I'd say everyone in that industry would be looking for their 'cut of the action'
    Read on......http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paparazzi


  • #9
    Valentia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Valentia


    Hey this thread is like watching Dragnet or one of those B&W gangster movies. Know what I mean? Cool! :D


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