Fabulous Movie Star Photos - How Are They Created?

Some people say that the golden age of Hollywoodwith Hollywood being ground zero. But your favourite
was during the 1940s and 50s, while others like to gomovie star photos are not limited to the static studio
back even earlier and others still place it in the 70s.poses nor the often embarrassing angles brought
The truth is that Hollywood cranks out golden ageshome by the paparazzi. There is another option.
each decade with new innovations and new stars.Out there on the red carpet are a few photographers
The only constant within Hollywood comes in the formthat would throw their camera at you if you called
of celebrity and the public desire to know that celebrity.them paparazzi. These photographers combine the
The 30s faced the Talkies and the growth of thebest of both worlds, the live "in the moment" feel of
studio system; the 40s saw the beginnings of Film Noir;the red carpet with the soul searching intimacy of the
in the 50s epic films came into fashion while Hollywoodbest studio photograph.
met the competition of television. The Hollywood studioThese photographers actually look through the
system as it had been known ended in the 60s andviewfinder of their cameras, searching and waiting for
the era of underground, independent cinema was born.those perfect moments that create the best movie
Some have called the 70s "the last golden age" withstar photos. The average red carpet event might bring
the American "new wave," but it was also the decadeto mind the shock and awe of flashes going off all
given credit for the "blockbuster" film. Teen-orientedaround at digital speed, but deep inside the pack of
films were king (and queen) during the 80s which alsobuzzing insects wait the artists.
saw the birth of the sequel.In the world of the red carpet, great movie star photos
Finally the 90s watched as computer-generated filmsare created not simply snapped. It is in these moments
took the stage at the same time "indie" cinemathat the movie star fan glimpses the truth, a small truth
became a household word. The 90s also witnessedabout their favourite star or a new angle they had
the increase of remakes, re-releases and even morenever seen before. The stars are people too,
sequels as Hollywood fought for its piece of the newlysomething the true fan never forgets and always
created digital pie.wants to see.
Throughout all these decades the constant was theThe moments are fleeting, like life itself and each
image, those movie star photos that we know andmoment tells a story. The digital camera has made the
love. And just as film styles changed over thepoint and shoot the order of the day. Take lots of
decades, the movie still also evolved. The perfectphotos and sort them out later. But to truly capture the
poses of the 30s, 40s and 50s faced the turbulentessence of an actor on the red carpet requires an
60s, 70s and 80s and the birth of the hated and loved;artists eye and a hunters patience.
paparazzi.Celebrity photos continue to dominate the media. The
The "buzzing insects" or paparazzi were introduced tocurrent aim of celebrity photography unfortunately
the American public by Time magazine during anleans more and more towards the exploitive,
article about the film "La Vita Dolce" by Fellini in 1960.paparazzi style that flatters few and gives little insight
These flash firing freelancers were stalkingto the actors person. Movie star photos that show us
incriminating movie star photos and have only grown inthe person behind the star are few, but do exist and
numbers since then.will continue to as long as there are fans that want to
One of the favourite gathering spots for paparazzi areknow a little more about their favourite stars.
the many red carpet events in and around the world