Celebrity
Just because a photo looks candid doesnt mean it actually is.
The date is Jan. 31, 2022.
Naturally, the internet lost its mind.
What Makes A Paparazzi Photo Staged?
There are also the loosely-coordinated candids, like a picture ofKendall Jenner at the gas station.
How is the photographer at the gas station?
Theyre following her the whole time … Those shots dont exist unless theyre sort of planned, John says.
You see those shots inThe Daily Mailevery day.
To me, thats a set-up photograph, he says.
Other staged pictures dont require such meticulous planning, but emerge out of necessity.
Same time, come right here and hell be ready for you.
The next day, I came right to the gym, stood right there, and a car came.
Justin came out, big smile on his face, and answered the questions.
And then there are the straight-up posed shots.
A celebritys stylist will sometimes say, Hey, will you get this girl walking down the street?
I just styled her and she looks great, John says.
Why Do Celebs Seek Out Staged Photos?
That situation was a little easier, since Holmes was already on the brands payroll.
Naturally, the photographer gets paid, too not least because theyre also responsible for distribution.
Candid shots of her are very rare.
How Can You Tell If A Photo Is Staged?
Even for those in the know, it can be hard to know whats real and whats fake.
Like thosephotos of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde?
While they may look posed, Pena swears theyre 100% candid.
I know the photographers who shoot them.
Theyre big-time photographers who shoot with 400-, 500-millimeter lenses [from far away].
Harry and Olivia dont see them at all, he says.
If Harry had his way, he would never want anyone to take candid shots of them.
Still, there are some ways to discern the real from the manufactured.
And with every aspect of celebrity culture, its helpful to read between the lines.
A lot of the photos will run with really tiny captions, says Williams.
Williams also recommends looking at the image itself.
Theyre also often curiously well-framed.
Thats a staged photo, John notes.
Its also a tell if shes walking down the sidewalk, allegedly by her house, he adds.
People arent just walking around their house on the sidewalk in Beverly Hills.
This article was originally published onJune 24, 2022
