A Day In The Life Of The Paparazzi

A Day In The Life Of The Paparazzi

A Day In The Life Of The Paparazzi features a living vicariously approach to depicting the trade of the paparazzo, with self-narrated adventures in every vignette and interspersed photographs that aptly represent the craft. Through them, the author convincingly declares, "I am part of the entertainment industry and without me or without the other paparazzi out there, celebrities wouldn't be who they are." Follow the author and photographer, Henry Flores, on his pursuit to get that perfect shot. As he famously states, “Sometimes you only have seconds to react, so you have to always be prepared, because those mere seconds are all you may get to secure a good shot!”

A Day In The Life Of The Paparazzi curates shockingly candid, under-produced portraits of larger-than-life personalities like Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears into a work of art.  The front cover of the book has a picture of Lindsay Lohan surrounded by paparazzi, which he took while she was at the peak of her career. The book begins with a raucous image of Lindsay Lohan leaving Paris Hilton’s house at four o’clock in the morning, and ends with intimate shots of Henry Flores and other celebrities. The pages in between tell the story of celebrity and its business, but not in the slick, censored way stars are usually portrayed. Publicists or Photoshop do not hinder Henry Flores’ photographs.  The book contains 120 pages of celebrity photos along with some never before seen photos of the starlets of today and possibly, the icons of tomorrow.

Henry Flores has been featured on ABC World News, NightLine, Extra TV, and many other media productions, including documentaries from Germany, Canada, and the USA.  His company, Buzz Foto, LLC, is responsible for having launched the first ever modern day paparazzi gallery show, which was recognized by the LA Times, TMZ.com, and other well known news media.

A Day In The Life Of The Paparazzi is published in limited edition quantities using offset printing, featuring Black Saifu Cloth, Silver foil stamping on front and spine, Cover Photo pressed with Tip-On Printing Process. Published by Out of Sight Media, LLC, Los Angeles, 2011. Printed by Toppan of Japan.

Visit the Book Website at: http://www.adayinthelifeofthepaparazzi.com

Visit the Author Website at: http://www.henryflores.com

Foreword:

What initially struck me with Henry Flores’ work was its rawness and at the same time, magnificent sense of style. 

I was looking for a young and gifted business partner to start my new photo agency, BuzzFoto. As if by fate, I first discovered Henry’s unique style when I came across his Out Of Sight Media webpage. There at the top of the page was a striking image that ultimately started our partnership. It was a beautifully composed and animated photograph of Mischa Barton as she descended down the parking lot steps on Sunset Plaza. The Mischa photo evoked an incredible sense of beauty and most importantly it was raw, and certainly unrehearsed. The genius of the photo was undeniable. 

Some of the iconic imagery that emerged from popular culture back in the day is virtually non-existent in today’s industry. The only true photojournalism today is paparazzi and it all happens in the street. Henry Flores is an ace of that trade and it is precisely that atmosphere, mixed with pure talent, that makes Henry’s perspective unique. Henry has a gift and a knowledge that brings out the elegance of Nicole Richie walking down Rodeo Drive or a deep-in-thought Brad Pitt in the back seat of his limo. Capturing a mundane act and transforming it into a work of art is what sets Henry apart in this business. These are brilliant works of art that many times are too sophisticated to catch the eye of the magazine photo editor. 

This book is a tribute to his work and it’s just a matter of time before his photographs grace the walls of museums and galleries worldwide.

~ Brad Elterman

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