Photos by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
MEET THE HOLLYWOOD PAPARAZZI...
ABOUT ME
My name is John L. Shinn III. I'm 47 years old. I was burned out as a newspaper photographer and reporter based
in Los Angeles for the past 22 years. In January of 2007, a year after my divorce was finalized, I called it quits. I
had planned to go to Iraq to cover the war until I met a "paparazzo" who showed me that becoming a celebrity photographer here in Hollywood offered a different kind of excitement and a much safer environment---than being
a combat photographer in a strange and hostile land thousands of miles from home.
MEET THE HOLLYWOOD PAPARAZZI...
FACT: Ten years ago, there were
only a handful of celebrity photographers in Los Angeles. Today, there
are more than 250 papa-
razzi---representing over a dozen photo agencies---covering Hollywood's top 100 A-List celebrities.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All photos on this website are copyrighted and protected under the International Copyright Laws. For inquiries contact: johnshinn3@gmail.com. Or call (626) 251-5563. NOTE: PaparazziNotebook.com is not a celebrity photo agency.
razzi---representing over a dozen photo agencies---covering Hollywood's top 100 A-List celebrities.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All photos on this website are copyrighted and protected under the International Copyright Laws. For inquiries contact: johnshinn3@gmail.com. Or call (626) 251-5563. NOTE: PaparazziNotebook.com is not a celebrity photo agency.
ABOUT MEMy name is John L. Shinn III. I'm 47 years old. I was burned out as a newspaper photographer and reporter based
in Los Angeles for the past 22 years. In January of 2007, a year after my divorce was finalized, I called it quits. I
had planned to go to Iraq to cover the war until I met a "paparazzo" who showed me that becoming a celebrity photographer here in Hollywood offered a different kind of excitement and a much safer environment---than being
a combat photographer in a strange and hostile land thousands of miles from home.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
ON THE SET OF 'KATH & KIM'
On the Set of 'Kath & Kim'
Selma Blair. The film set was inside the Burbank Media Center Mall in Burbank, Calif. Jack Carter of Tigerpixx took this photo as I was
taking Selma's picture when she exited the mall to go to her trailer after shooting a scene. As usual security on the set and inside the mall was very tight. The photographers had to constantly move around to avoid detection. Early on I was caught by mall security taking pictures of Selma and her co-star Molly Shannon inside the mall and was asked to leave. I pretended to leave and found a good spot inside Macy's with a group of photographers to continue taking pictures. Overall, Selma was very accomodating: smiled at the cameras and even waving at us a few times which now leads me to believe that celebrities are good at spotting photographers even in a crowded place like a mall. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PIX CLICK HERE TO VIEW ORIGINAL PIX
RACHEL BILSON
Photo by
JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Lindsay Lohan on the set of her latest movie 'Labor Pains' in Los Angeles
The Hollywood paparazzi never seem to get tired of covering Lindsay Lohan's everyday activities. This was shot on Monday, July 7, on the set of Lindsay's latest flick, "Labor Pains." This week last year, I was in Malibu covering Lindsay's birthday bash at the Polaroid House. She's obviously "sober" this year. Hopefully, she's already cleaned up her act and continue her remarkable journey on the road
to sobriety and recovery.
CELEBRITY BODYGUARDS
KATHERINE HEIGL
RACHEL BILSON
Photo by
JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
APRIL 11, 2008: Rachel Bilson, One of our Favorite Celebrities to Cover Around Town
On Friday, April 11, I arrived at Rachel Bilson's neighborhood in Los Feliz just after 8:30 a.m. and found Keith of JFX Images already parked down the street. I pulled up next to him and after exchanging pleasantries I said: "Well, the early birds get the worm!"
After I found a spot to park, I retrieved my laptop from the back seat of my Honda Element. Before I could turn it on, I saw Rachel's Lexus SUV Hybrid backing out the driveway. The follow was on. Rachel first visited her parents in North Hollywood. An hour later she drove out and stopped by a gas station nearby to gas up. I shot this picture just as Keith (see red arrow) was also shooting from the other side using his Nikkor 300 f/2.8 lens mounted on his Nikon D200. From the gas station Rachel drove to Sherman Oaks to have a manicure. Keith and I were the only photographers who took Rachel's picture that morning. Like I said, "the early birds get the worm!" For this shot I used a Canon 40D and Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 (non-IS) lens.
CLICK HERE to see my set on Rachel Bilson
CLICK HERE US Weekly
CLICK HERE E! Online
CLICK HERE JustJared
VICTORIA BECKHAM & EVA LANGORIA
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
SEPTEMBER
9, 2008: Kate Walsh filming 'Private Practice' in Santa Monica,
California
On Sept. 9., Thursday, about a dozen of photographers found themselves at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. where Kate Walsh was filming an episode of her popular TV show "Private Practice." Since the shoot was at a public place, we did not have a hard time getting our shots---and a lot of them. In fact, one of the photographers who was there said he shot over 600 images that afternoon. Photo shows, from left: Jack of Tigerpixx, Kevin of Pacific Coast News and David of On Location News trying to get that money shot. Gaz of Pacific Coast News (see yellow arrow) can be seen in the background inside a bar where he blended with the customers to take his shots. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OF MY PICS OF KATE WALSH
On Sept. 9., Thursday, about a dozen of photographers found themselves at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. where Kate Walsh was filming an episode of her popular TV show "Private Practice." Since the shoot was at a public place, we did not have a hard time getting our shots---and a lot of them. In fact, one of the photographers who was there said he shot over 600 images that afternoon. Photo shows, from left: Jack of Tigerpixx, Kevin of Pacific Coast News and David of On Location News trying to get that money shot. Gaz of Pacific Coast News (see yellow arrow) can be seen in the background inside a bar where he blended with the customers to take his shots. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OF MY PICS OF KATE WALSH
ON THE SET OF 'KATH & KIM'
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
OCT.
27, 2008: Selma Blair, Mikey Day Continue Filming 'Kath & Kim' in
Los Angeles
On this day, a Monday, Selma Blair and Mikey Day
were filming "Kath & Kim" in the Larchmont Village in Los
Angeles. Mikey who was not filming a scene at the time came to talk to
us and at some point even asked us questions about our job as celebrity
photographers. Mikey later came back to the spot where I was shooting
with Angie of INF (left) and
Pedro of Pacific Coast News (2nd from left, wearing a blue shirt).
That's when I took the picture above. Mikey is seen here (3rd
from left) with a production assistant. Unlike in the
past, this day the production crew and set security were a little bit
lax with us which allowed us to shoot without worrying about
being asked to leave the area. CLICK
HERE TO VIEW MY PIX OF SELMA BLAIR TAKEN THAT DAY
On the Set of 'Kath & Kim'
Photo by JACK CARTER /
Tigerpixx
Caption by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
SEPT.
23, 2008: Selma Blair films 'Kath & Kim' at the Burbank Media
Center Mall
On this Tuesday, a group of
photographers found themselves working on the set of the new TV show
"Kath & Kim" starring the gorgeousSelma Blair. The film set was inside the Burbank Media Center Mall in Burbank, Calif. Jack Carter of Tigerpixx took this photo as I was
taking Selma's picture when she exited the mall to go to her trailer after shooting a scene. As usual security on the set and inside the mall was very tight. The photographers had to constantly move around to avoid detection. Early on I was caught by mall security taking pictures of Selma and her co-star Molly Shannon inside the mall and was asked to leave. I pretended to leave and found a good spot inside Macy's with a group of photographers to continue taking pictures. Overall, Selma was very accomodating: smiled at the cameras and even waving at us a few times which now leads me to believe that celebrities are good at spotting photographers even in a crowded place like a mall. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PIX CLICK HERE TO VIEW ORIGINAL PIX
RACHEL BILSON
JULY
30, 2008: Rachel Bilson and Friend Visit Milk Botique on Third Street
Many of the paps often find themselves
in the
background of celebrity pictures. In this case, I can be seen in the
background as Rachel Bilson arrives in front of Milk Botique on
Third Street in Hollywood on a Wednesday afternoon. Louise Barnsley of Pacific Coast News took the
picture. CLICK
HERE to view my shot of BilsonKate
Walsh sans make-up and up close....I didn't even know she has blue
eyes!
Among the Hollywood paparazzi, those
who work the Los Feliz beat know that working on Kate Walsh is like
waiting for rain in the summer. You can consider yourself lucky if you
can get her picture once a month! Why? Kate and husband Alex hardly
ever venture out of their $5-million home in Los Feliz, Calif. On
Saturday, July 5, Kate did come out. The picture above was shot while
she was having brunch with two female friends at Jinky's Cafe in West
Hollywood. I did not even realize Kate had blue eyes until I started
editing my photos. Kate's so beautiful at 40 and look at her skin!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY PHOTOS OF KATE TAKEN THAT DAY CLICK HERE FOR PICS AT JUSTJARED
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY PHOTOS OF KATE TAKEN THAT DAY CLICK HERE FOR PICS AT JUSTJARED
Lindsay Lohan on the set of her latest movie 'Labor Pains' in Los Angeles
The Hollywood paparazzi never seem to get tired of covering Lindsay Lohan's everyday activities. This was shot on Monday, July 7, on the set of Lindsay's latest flick, "Labor Pains." This week last year, I was in Malibu covering Lindsay's birthday bash at the Polaroid House. She's obviously "sober" this year. Hopefully, she's already cleaned up her act and continue her remarkable journey on the road
to sobriety and recovery.
Photos by
JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Popular Hollywood Character Sightings: Iron Man and Charlie Chaplin Going To Work
Even to a Los Angeles-based paparazzi like me, popular characters on the streets of Hollywood always attract my attention. I shot the two photos above --- from my car while waiting for the traffic light to turn green --- while following Nicole Richie and her manager
Mike Baum around town. Charlie Chaplin was riding a bicycle to work at Hollywood and Highland, while Iron Man was waiting to cross the street to Kodak Theater. You can find these two popular characters in front of the Chinese Mann Theaters in Hollywood.
Popular Hollywood Character Sightings: Iron Man and Charlie Chaplin Going To Work
Even to a Los Angeles-based paparazzi like me, popular characters on the streets of Hollywood always attract my attention. I shot the two photos above --- from my car while waiting for the traffic light to turn green --- while following Nicole Richie and her manager
Mike Baum around town. Charlie Chaplin was riding a bicycle to work at Hollywood and Highland, while Iron Man was waiting to cross the street to Kodak Theater. You can find these two popular characters in front of the Chinese Mann Theaters in Hollywood.
CELEBRITY BODYGUARDS
Photo by
JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
T.J.: Nicole Richie & Joel Madden's Bodyguard
The paparazzi, especially here in Hollywood, very seldom have a good working relationship with celebrity bodyguards. It's like mixing
oil with water. There are a few bodyguards who work quite well with the paps. They include the security detail of the Beckhams, who
seem to have learned the art of dealing with the photographers, at least diplomatically. Another bodyuard who really stand out based
on my experience as a paparazzo here in Hollywood is Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's bodyguard T.J. While we know very little about him, T.J. appears to have almost perfected the art on how to deal with the paparazzi when it comes to the safety and well-being of his clients. Just ask any of the photographers who work on Nicole and Joel (and, of course, baby Harlow) everyday.
T.J.: Nicole Richie & Joel Madden's Bodyguard
The paparazzi, especially here in Hollywood, very seldom have a good working relationship with celebrity bodyguards. It's like mixing
oil with water. There are a few bodyguards who work quite well with the paps. They include the security detail of the Beckhams, who
seem to have learned the art of dealing with the photographers, at least diplomatically. Another bodyuard who really stand out based
on my experience as a paparazzo here in Hollywood is Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's bodyguard T.J. While we know very little about him, T.J. appears to have almost perfected the art on how to deal with the paparazzi when it comes to the safety and well-being of his clients. Just ask any of the photographers who work on Nicole and Joel (and, of course, baby Harlow) everyday.
Photo by
JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
MAY 21, 2008: Joel & Nicole Take Daughter Harlow For A Stroll in their Neighborhood
It was 76 degrees in Los Angeles and lots of sunshine was forecasted for the day. It was really a beautiful day to be outdoors that new mom Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden took their daughter Harlow (born January 11, 2008) for a stroll around their neighborhood while grabbing some drinks on their way home. I still vividly remember the day when in May last year my colleague at Bauer-Griffin Chris B. and I followed Nicole to a fertility clinic in Beverly Hills --- while Joel and his band Good Charlotte was on tour in Asia --- in which it was finally officially confirmed that Nicole was indeed pregnant with Joel's baby. This photo would have been much better if
Joel and Nicole smiled for the cameras. Smiles + L.A. sunshine = Harlow!
MAY 21, 2008: Joel & Nicole Take Daughter Harlow For A Stroll in their Neighborhood
It was 76 degrees in Los Angeles and lots of sunshine was forecasted for the day. It was really a beautiful day to be outdoors that new mom Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden took their daughter Harlow (born January 11, 2008) for a stroll around their neighborhood while grabbing some drinks on their way home. I still vividly remember the day when in May last year my colleague at Bauer-Griffin Chris B. and I followed Nicole to a fertility clinic in Beverly Hills --- while Joel and his band Good Charlotte was on tour in Asia --- in which it was finally officially confirmed that Nicole was indeed pregnant with Joel's baby. This photo would have been much better if
Joel and Nicole smiled for the cameras. Smiles + L.A. sunshine = Harlow!
KATHERINE HEIGL
Photos by
JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
MAY 17, 2008: Hollywood Paparazzi Waiting for Katherine Heigl On A Hot Saturday Afternoon
On this Saturday, Katherine Heigl left her new house in Los Feliz and drove to her old house nearby. There were nine of us who followed
her. From left: Miguel (Most Wanted), Jaime (Limelight), Keith (JFX Images) Martin (Limelight), Nathan (Pacific Coast News), two
unidentified X17 photographers and Omar (Ramey). As you can see, here in Hollywood --- with the California weather hovering in the
mid-90s --- paps don't really have a dress code.
MAY 17, 2008: Hollywood Paparazzi Waiting for Katherine Heigl On A Hot Saturday Afternoon
On this Saturday, Katherine Heigl left her new house in Los Feliz and drove to her old house nearby. There were nine of us who followed
her. From left: Miguel (Most Wanted), Jaime (Limelight), Keith (JFX Images) Martin (Limelight), Nathan (Pacific Coast News), two
unidentified X17 photographers and Omar (Ramey). As you can see, here in Hollywood --- with the California weather hovering in the
mid-90s --- paps don't really have a dress code.
Photo by
JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
MAY 3, 2008: Sports Photographers? Bird Watchers? It's the Hollywood Paparazzi At Work!
On Saturday, about 10 photographers from 5 photo agencies gathered outside Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif. No, they were not going to shoot a baseball game. If you look closer, they're not even dressed like typical sports photographers. It's the Hollywood paparazzi at work! That day, Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and Gerard Bulter were filming their romantic comedy "The Ugly Truth" in the stands of the baseball park. The set was so far away the photographers brought out their biggest and longest lens. From left: Keith of JFX Images, Angie of INF and Gaz of Pacific Coast News.
MAY 3, 2008: Sports Photographers? Bird Watchers? It's the Hollywood Paparazzi At Work!
On Saturday, about 10 photographers from 5 photo agencies gathered outside Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif. No, they were not going to shoot a baseball game. If you look closer, they're not even dressed like typical sports photographers. It's the Hollywood paparazzi at work! That day, Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and Gerard Bulter were filming their romantic comedy "The Ugly Truth" in the stands of the baseball park. The set was so far away the photographers brought out their biggest and longest lens. From left: Keith of JFX Images, Angie of INF and Gaz of Pacific Coast News.
RACHEL BILSON
APRIL 11, 2008: Rachel Bilson, One of our Favorite Celebrities to Cover Around Town
On Friday, April 11, I arrived at Rachel Bilson's neighborhood in Los Feliz just after 8:30 a.m. and found Keith of JFX Images already parked down the street. I pulled up next to him and after exchanging pleasantries I said: "Well, the early birds get the worm!"
After I found a spot to park, I retrieved my laptop from the back seat of my Honda Element. Before I could turn it on, I saw Rachel's Lexus SUV Hybrid backing out the driveway. The follow was on. Rachel first visited her parents in North Hollywood. An hour later she drove out and stopped by a gas station nearby to gas up. I shot this picture just as Keith (see red arrow) was also shooting from the other side using his Nikkor 300 f/2.8 lens mounted on his Nikon D200. From the gas station Rachel drove to Sherman Oaks to have a manicure. Keith and I were the only photographers who took Rachel's picture that morning. Like I said, "the early birds get the worm!" For this shot I used a Canon 40D and Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 (non-IS) lens.
CLICK HERE to see my set on Rachel Bilson
CLICK HERE US Weekly
CLICK HERE E! Online
CLICK HERE JustJared
VICTORIA BECKHAM & EVA LANGORIA
Photos by JOHN L. SHINN III /PaparazziNotebook.com
MARCH 21, 2008: Posh & Eva Langoria's Shopping Spree Brought 'Mayhem' to Beverly Hills
Originally, there were only four of us photographers who followed Victoria (Posh) Beckham when she left her house in Beverly Hills to have lunch with Eva Langoria and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday, March 21. After lunch, while Tom and Katie went home, Posh and Eva decided to go shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Their first stop was the Versace store.
The four of us (photographers) did not have a hard time taking their picture as they walked from the Beckham's black Escalade on Dayton Way to Versace (see main photo). By the time they got out of the Versace store and walked the short distance to Dolce & Gabbana on Rodeo Drive we found ourselves fighting for space to shoot their picture (while they were walking) with about a hundred other photographers, onlookers, fans and tourists. The situation was total chaos as you can see from the inset photos of the back
and front of the Dolce & Gabbana store.
MARCH 21, 2008: Posh & Eva Langoria's Shopping Spree Brought 'Mayhem' to Beverly Hills
Originally, there were only four of us photographers who followed Victoria (Posh) Beckham when she left her house in Beverly Hills to have lunch with Eva Langoria and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday, March 21. After lunch, while Tom and Katie went home, Posh and Eva decided to go shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Their first stop was the Versace store.
The four of us (photographers) did not have a hard time taking their picture as they walked from the Beckham's black Escalade on Dayton Way to Versace (see main photo). By the time they got out of the Versace store and walked the short distance to Dolce & Gabbana on Rodeo Drive we found ourselves fighting for space to shoot their picture (while they were walking) with about a hundred other photographers, onlookers, fans and tourists. The situation was total chaos as you can see from the inset photos of the back
and front of the Dolce & Gabbana store.
ADRIAN GRENIER
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III /PaparazziNotebook.com
OCTOBER 22, 2007: Adrian Grenier Is Hollywood's Most Eligible Bachelor
I always look forward to working on Adrian Grenier. Some days I find his Prius parked on the street blocking the front of his driveway gate. He must have been drinking the night before and decided he can park anywhere he wants when he got home from a night of club-hopping. But Adrian's got brains and talent and I hope to see him do even better this year.
OCTOBER 22, 2007: Adrian Grenier Is Hollywood's Most Eligible Bachelor
I always look forward to working on Adrian Grenier. Some days I find his Prius parked on the street blocking the front of his driveway gate. He must have been drinking the night before and decided he can park anywhere he wants when he got home from a night of club-hopping. But Adrian's got brains and talent and I hope to see him do even better this year.
Photo by NATE JONES / Pacific Coast News
JANUARY 23, 2008: Covering Rachel Bilson On A Rainy & Windy Day
On Wednesday, January 23, I found myself working on Rachel Bilson with Nathan & Louise of Pacific Coast News and Art of Limelight Pictures. We followed Rachel to a friend's pad on Hollywood & Vine that afternoon. After Rachel went into her friend's pad it started to rain. Nate took this picture as we were waiting for Rachel to come out of the building.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW RACHEL'S PHOTOS SHOT BY LOUISE, NATE AND ME
JANUARY 23, 2008: Covering Rachel Bilson On A Rainy & Windy Day
On Wednesday, January 23, I found myself working on Rachel Bilson with Nathan & Louise of Pacific Coast News and Art of Limelight Pictures. We followed Rachel to a friend's pad on Hollywood & Vine that afternoon. After Rachel went into her friend's pad it started to rain. Nate took this picture as we were waiting for Rachel to come out of the building.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW RACHEL'S PHOTOS SHOT BY LOUISE, NATE AND ME
Photo by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
JANUARY 20, 2008: Katherine Heigl & Mom Nancy @ Home Restaurant in Los Feliz, Calif.
Katherine Heigl and her mom Nancy lunch at Home Restaurant in Los Feliz on Sunday. Her new movie, "27 Dresses" was No. 2 at the Box Office raking in $22.4 million in ticket sales over the weekend. As the mom and daughter wait for their car by the valet area, three paps, from left: Pedro of Pacific Coast News, Danielle of Bauer-Griffin and Jaime of Limelight Pictures, try to catch the moment of the day. CLICK HERE to view photos of Katherine I shot earlier in the day.
JANUARY 20, 2008: Katherine Heigl & Mom Nancy @ Home Restaurant in Los Feliz, Calif.
Katherine Heigl and her mom Nancy lunch at Home Restaurant in Los Feliz on Sunday. Her new movie, "27 Dresses" was No. 2 at the Box Office raking in $22.4 million in ticket sales over the weekend. As the mom and daughter wait for their car by the valet area, three paps, from left: Pedro of Pacific Coast News, Danielle of Bauer-Griffin and Jaime of Limelight Pictures, try to catch the moment of the day. CLICK HERE to view photos of Katherine I shot earlier in the day.
VANESSA HUDGENS & ASHLEY TISDALE
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
DECEMBER 24, 2007: Vanessa Hudgens & Ashley Tisdale's Christmas Eve Shopping
On December 24, I and two other photographers (Stefan of INF and Nathan of Pacific Coast News) followed Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale as they drove to a Los Angeles mall to do some shopping. Vanessa and Ashley dropped off Ashley's Range Rover at the valet parking, while the three of us looked parking spaces (the lot was full this day). By the time we parked, both ladies were already inside the mall. We went in and discreetly tried to take their picture, but security was tight. The pair then told the mall security about our presence and me and Nathan were asked to leave and were escorted out of the mall. We changed our jackets in the parking lot
and went back in. We joined Stefan once inside and after failing to find them, Nathan and Stefan decided to head to the food court
to grab something to eat. I was not hungry and told them that I was going to wait for Vanessa and Ashley outside by the valet parking booth. About five minutes after I got out I saw Vanessa and Ashley exit the mall. As they were walking towards the valet parking area
I started taking their picture. The reason why I'm using the photos above to tell this story is because I think I know what they may
have been talking about when I was shooting the pictures. After I shot the far right picture, Vanessa and Ashley called me and approached me. Vanessa was the first one to speak out. She said: "Can we borrow $5 from you? We don't have any change to pay
valet parking!" After I handed them a $5 bill they both said: "Thank you! Merry Christmas!" "You're welcome," I said. Two days later I followed Vanessa and Ashley to the gym. Along the way, I pulled next to Ashley's Range Rover and motioned them to lower the car's window. They both did not recognize until I said: "Girls, where's my $5?" They both giggled like little girls which in turn reminded
me that my daughter is just about their age. (By JOHN L.SHINN III/PaparazziNotebook.com)
CLICK HERE to view more of my pictures of Vanessa and Ashley
DECEMBER 24, 2007: Vanessa Hudgens & Ashley Tisdale's Christmas Eve Shopping
On December 24, I and two other photographers (Stefan of INF and Nathan of Pacific Coast News) followed Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale as they drove to a Los Angeles mall to do some shopping. Vanessa and Ashley dropped off Ashley's Range Rover at the valet parking, while the three of us looked parking spaces (the lot was full this day). By the time we parked, both ladies were already inside the mall. We went in and discreetly tried to take their picture, but security was tight. The pair then told the mall security about our presence and me and Nathan were asked to leave and were escorted out of the mall. We changed our jackets in the parking lot
and went back in. We joined Stefan once inside and after failing to find them, Nathan and Stefan decided to head to the food court
to grab something to eat. I was not hungry and told them that I was going to wait for Vanessa and Ashley outside by the valet parking booth. About five minutes after I got out I saw Vanessa and Ashley exit the mall. As they were walking towards the valet parking area
I started taking their picture. The reason why I'm using the photos above to tell this story is because I think I know what they may
have been talking about when I was shooting the pictures. After I shot the far right picture, Vanessa and Ashley called me and approached me. Vanessa was the first one to speak out. She said: "Can we borrow $5 from you? We don't have any change to pay
valet parking!" After I handed them a $5 bill they both said: "Thank you! Merry Christmas!" "You're welcome," I said. Two days later I followed Vanessa and Ashley to the gym. Along the way, I pulled next to Ashley's Range Rover and motioned them to lower the car's window. They both did not recognize until I said: "Girls, where's my $5?" They both giggled like little girls which in turn reminded
me that my daughter is just about their age. (By JOHN L.SHINN III/PaparazziNotebook.com)
CLICK HERE to view more of my pictures of Vanessa and Ashley
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
DECEMBER 14, 2007: Vanessa
Hudgens & Mom Gina Guangco On Her 19th BirthdayAfter staying out of sight since her return from Washington, D.C. Monday night, Vanessa Hudgens and her mom Gina Gunagco spent Friday (Dec. 14) together to celebrate her 19th birthday. The 8 photographers who worked on Vanessa that day pitched in $5 each to buy her a bouquet of flowers, seen here being carried by her mom. Happy Birthday Vanessa!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REST OF MY PICTURES
KATHERINE HEIGL & JOSH KELLEY
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
DECEMBER 7, 2007: Grey's
Anatomy's Katherine Heigl & Fiance Josh Kelley To Wed Dec. 23A year ago Katherine Heigl was just one of the cast of popular TV series Grey's Anatomy. Today she finds herself being followed around town by a small group of Hollywood paparazzis. Photo shows Katherine and Josh walking to their car after meeting with
friends at Figaro Cafe & Bakery in Los Feliz last Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. The lovely couple will tie the knot on Dec. 23. The wedding
will be held in Park City, Utah. CLICK HERE to view the rest of my pictures.
NICOLE RICHIE
Photo by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
MAY 29, 2007: Nicole Richie
Having Manicure and Pedicure in Beverly Hills
When Nicole Richie went to a Beverly Hills, Calif. beauty salon for a manicure and pedicure in May 29, 2007, there were 15 pap SUVs following her. By the time she started having her nails done, there were over 30 paps outside the salon. This was just one of the many photos I took of her that day. CLICK HERE to view more pictures.
When Nicole Richie went to a Beverly Hills, Calif. beauty salon for a manicure and pedicure in May 29, 2007, there were 15 pap SUVs following her. By the time she started having her nails done, there were over 30 paps outside the salon. This was just one of the many photos I took of her that day. CLICK HERE to view more pictures.
KRISTEN BELL
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
NOVEMBER 26, 2007: Kristen
Bell: The New Popular Girl On The Block
Kristen Bell (inset photo) has found a new fan in her Studio City, Calif. neighborhood while she and her two friends took a stroll last Monday, Nov. 26. Photo shows Kristen (wearing a white hoodie) shaking the hand of a lady who introduced herself to them while driving in the neighborhood. CLICK HERE to view my other photo of Kristen in US Weekly magazine.
Kristen Bell (inset photo) has found a new fan in her Studio City, Calif. neighborhood while she and her two friends took a stroll last Monday, Nov. 26. Photo shows Kristen (wearing a white hoodie) shaking the hand of a lady who introduced herself to them while driving in the neighborhood. CLICK HERE to view my other photo of Kristen in US Weekly magazine.
EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: KATE WALSH ('PRIVATE PRACTICE')
Photo by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
OCTOBER 27, 2007: Kate Walsh
taking a smoke break on the set of 'Private Practice'Kate Walsh, the star of "Private Practice" having a smoke break in between takes at the studio. Note the truck to the left of the picture and the sign on the hood. We know Kate smokes Parliaments and just because it's low on tar and nicotine does not mean it's okay for her to smoke "within 50 feet" of the truck. We're just kidding, Kate!
HOLLYWOOD PAPARAZZIS: Do not underestimate this bunch of California 'Bums'
Paparazzis in Los Angeles look
like 'Bums' compared to their counterparts in Europe
I don't know if I'm the only one noticing this. The paps in Los Angeles look like "Bums" compared to the paps in Europe. I guess this
is also one of the reasons why the public have no respect for us. Can you imagine driving down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills one lazy afternoon and you see a barefoot or---in the case of the pap in the above left picture---shoeless individual darting across the street, only he's not a homeless bum, but a Hollywood paparazzo!
I don't know if I'm the only one noticing this. The paps in Los Angeles look like "Bums" compared to the paps in Europe. I guess this
is also one of the reasons why the public have no respect for us. Can you imagine driving down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills one lazy afternoon and you see a barefoot or---in the case of the pap in the above left picture---shoeless individual darting across the street, only he's not a homeless bum, but a Hollywood paparazzo!
On The Los Angeles Set of Clint Eastwood's New Movie 'Changeling'
Photo by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
NOVEMBER 7, 2007: Angelina
Jolie stars in Clint Eastwood's 'Changeling' now shooting in L.A.
I have not had the chance to photograph Angelina Jolie on the set of "Changeling," a movie set in the 1920s and directed by Clint Eastwood. However, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, I was assigned to cover the movie set at the Pasadena, Calif. City Hall. I got there short-
ly after 7 a.m. Unlike previous shoots in San Dimas and San Bernardino, Calif., security at the set at the City Hall was fairly lax and
the shooting upclose. Since the City Hall remained opened, employees anxious to get a glimpes of Eastwood and Jolie were allowed to watch the scenes being shot. Some of them even brought out their digital point-and-shoot cameras. I simply mingled with them and started taking pictures and this is just one of the many shots I had that day.
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I have not had the chance to photograph Angelina Jolie on the set of "Changeling," a movie set in the 1920s and directed by Clint Eastwood. However, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, I was assigned to cover the movie set at the Pasadena, Calif. City Hall. I got there short-
ly after 7 a.m. Unlike previous shoots in San Dimas and San Bernardino, Calif., security at the set at the City Hall was fairly lax and
the shooting upclose. Since the City Hall remained opened, employees anxious to get a glimpes of Eastwood and Jolie were allowed to watch the scenes being shot. Some of them even brought out their digital point-and-shoot cameras. I simply mingled with them and started taking pictures and this is just one of the many shots I had that day.
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MJJPHOTOS SCAM ALERT!
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
OCTOBER 26, 2007: $30,000 in
bounced checks issued by MJJPhoto's Youssef Koneh
A photographer who worked for MJJPhoto shows PaparazziNotebook three checks---at $10,000 each---that was issued to him by MJJPhoto owner Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. "Joe," or "Yvan." Koneh has been in hiding for the past month because several photographers who had worked for his agency are looking for him in the hopes of collecting their money from sales of their celebrity pictures around
the world. Altogether, Koneh owes more than $100,000 to about 7 photographers who had worked for his agency in the past six months.
Koneh went into hiding last month, but is believed to be around the Los Angeles area. Koneh was reportedly deported to Nigeria by the then Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Koneh allegedly came back to the United States using a different name.
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BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS!
MJJPhoto Owner Youssef
Koneh---a.k.a. 'Joe,' 'Yvan'---Goes Into Hiding & Skips Town For
Not Paying His Paparazzi Photographers
Who Were Taking Him To Small Claims Court in West Hollywood
By JOHN L. SHINN III
PaparazziNotebook.com
HOLLYWOOD --- Youssef Koneh---also known as "Joe" or "Yvan"---has gone into hiding and is believed to have skipped town after finding out that several paparazzi photographers who worked
for him in the last year or so have banded together to file cases against him in West Hollywood's Small Claims court.
It is estimated that Koneh, who owns MJJPhoto, a celebrity photo agency based in Hollywood,
owns several thousands to at least 10 photographers who worked for him in the past year after answering an ad on Craigslist in the Internet.
Koneh's assistant who identified herself only as Jenny, contacted PaparazziNotebook to say that, she too, had not been paid. Jenny said she had worked for Koneh for the past nine months. One photographer, who did not want to be identified, told us that Youssef owes him several thousand dollars for celebrity pictures he took which Youssef had marketed world-
wide through his photo agency. "He (Youssef) kept promising to pay me the last several months, but he has not done so," the photo-
grapher said. "The thing that's really frustrating is that I cannot even locate him or meet him face-to-face to get my money."
"Joe used his photo agency to defraud a lot of photographers out of hundreds and thousands of dollars," said another photographer who identified himself only as Christian. He said that he had worked for MJJPhotos for several months before realizing that Youssef was merely using his photo agency to scam unsuspecting photographers. "I don't think Joe really intended to pay his photographers for their pictures."
Sad to say, but I am also one of his victims. Per my estimate, Mr. Koneh still owes me $28,500---or maybe more, for several sets
of "exclusive" pictures I took while working for him which he already sold worldwide. Rumors going around the paparazzi community in Hollywood said that Youssef had already done federal prison time in the past and may have been ordered deported by the then Immi-
gration and Naturalization Service (INS). Youssef allegedly came back to the United States after his deportation under a different
name.
Many of his victims are from out-of-state lured by his "Wanted Paparazzi" ads on Craigslist. One of them, a 20-year old from Texas named Rebecca, ended up going back to Texas in tears after Youssef failed to pay her for the three months she worked for him.
NOTE: I will update this article as I receive info from the field.
A photographer who worked for MJJPhoto shows PaparazziNotebook three checks---at $10,000 each---that was issued to him by MJJPhoto owner Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. "Joe," or "Yvan." Koneh has been in hiding for the past month because several photographers who had worked for his agency are looking for him in the hopes of collecting their money from sales of their celebrity pictures around
the world. Altogether, Koneh owes more than $100,000 to about 7 photographers who had worked for his agency in the past six months.
Koneh went into hiding last month, but is believed to be around the Los Angeles area. Koneh was reportedly deported to Nigeria by the then Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Koneh allegedly came back to the United States using a different name.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW LARGER VERSION OF PHOTO
BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS!
UPDATE: Posted
October 15, 2007
Beverly Hills Police Looking For MJJphoto Owner Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. 'Joe,' 'Yvan'
According to reports we received here at PaparazziNotebook, the Beverly Hills Police is looking for MJJPhoto owner Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. "Joe," "Yvan." The source, who did not want to identified because of the ongoing investigation, said Koneh is wanted
as a primary suspect in a theft case involving camera gear and a laptop. The complainant in the case is a photographer who worked
for MJJPhoto a year ago. Koneh cannot be located. His cell phone number (310) 924-8794 has been disconnected and is no longer in service. At least seven photographers have been looking for Koneh whom he owes over $100,000 combined. The photographers said they suspect that Koneh went into hiding after finding out that they were looking for him to collect their money.
UPDATE Posted Oct. 13, 2007: A photographer who works for Koneh contacted by PaparazziNotebook said that Koneh paid him with three MJJPhoto checks totalling $30,000. All three checks, he said, bounced and that he cannot locate Koneh as of Oct. 13. He says he's going to file a check fraud complaint against Koneh with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.
BRAD & ANGELINA PHOTOS: Koneh admitted selling the Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie photos (see below) shot by John L. Shinn III on April 16 for $31,000. Shinn said he never received any penny for the worldwide sales of his photos. Koneh pocketed all the money.
Beverly Hills Police Looking For MJJphoto Owner Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. 'Joe,' 'Yvan'
According to reports we received here at PaparazziNotebook, the Beverly Hills Police is looking for MJJPhoto owner Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. "Joe," "Yvan." The source, who did not want to identified because of the ongoing investigation, said Koneh is wanted
as a primary suspect in a theft case involving camera gear and a laptop. The complainant in the case is a photographer who worked
for MJJPhoto a year ago. Koneh cannot be located. His cell phone number (310) 924-8794 has been disconnected and is no longer in service. At least seven photographers have been looking for Koneh whom he owes over $100,000 combined. The photographers said they suspect that Koneh went into hiding after finding out that they were looking for him to collect their money.
UPDATE Posted Oct. 13, 2007: A photographer who works for Koneh contacted by PaparazziNotebook said that Koneh paid him with three MJJPhoto checks totalling $30,000. All three checks, he said, bounced and that he cannot locate Koneh as of Oct. 13. He says he's going to file a check fraud complaint against Koneh with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.
BRAD & ANGELINA PHOTOS: Koneh admitted selling the Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie photos (see below) shot by John L. Shinn III on April 16 for $31,000. Shinn said he never received any penny for the worldwide sales of his photos. Koneh pocketed all the money.
MJJPhoto Owner Youssef
Koneh---a.k.a. 'Joe,' 'Yvan'---Goes Into Hiding & Skips Town For
Not Paying His Paparazzi PhotographersWho Were Taking Him To Small Claims Court in West Hollywood
By JOHN L. SHINN III
PaparazziNotebook.com
HOLLYWOOD --- Youssef Koneh---also known as "Joe" or "Yvan"---has gone into hiding and is believed to have skipped town after finding out that several paparazzi photographers who worked
for him in the last year or so have banded together to file cases against him in West Hollywood's Small Claims court.
It is estimated that Koneh, who owns MJJPhoto, a celebrity photo agency based in Hollywood,
owns several thousands to at least 10 photographers who worked for him in the past year after answering an ad on Craigslist in the Internet.
Koneh's assistant who identified herself only as Jenny, contacted PaparazziNotebook to say that, she too, had not been paid. Jenny said she had worked for Koneh for the past nine months. One photographer, who did not want to be identified, told us that Youssef owes him several thousand dollars for celebrity pictures he took which Youssef had marketed world-
wide through his photo agency. "He (Youssef) kept promising to pay me the last several months, but he has not done so," the photo-
grapher said. "The thing that's really frustrating is that I cannot even locate him or meet him face-to-face to get my money."
"Joe used his photo agency to defraud a lot of photographers out of hundreds and thousands of dollars," said another photographer who identified himself only as Christian. He said that he had worked for MJJPhotos for several months before realizing that Youssef was merely using his photo agency to scam unsuspecting photographers. "I don't think Joe really intended to pay his photographers for their pictures."
Sad to say, but I am also one of his victims. Per my estimate, Mr. Koneh still owes me $28,500---or maybe more, for several sets
of "exclusive" pictures I took while working for him which he already sold worldwide. Rumors going around the paparazzi community in Hollywood said that Youssef had already done federal prison time in the past and may have been ordered deported by the then Immi-
gration and Naturalization Service (INS). Youssef allegedly came back to the United States after his deportation under a different
name.
Many of his victims are from out-of-state lured by his "Wanted Paparazzi" ads on Craigslist. One of them, a 20-year old from Texas named Rebecca, ended up going back to Texas in tears after Youssef failed to pay her for the three months she worked for him.
NOTE: I will update this article as I receive info from the field.
KATHERINE HEIGL
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
OCTOBER 13, 2007: The
Hollywood 'Paps' Love Grey's Anatomy's Katherine HeiglGrey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl is the new darling of the Hollywood paparazzi. Main photo shows Katherine stopping by a newsstand in Los Feliz before heading home. "Sorry, I'm sick," she apologized to the paps who followed her around. Inset photo shows Katherine at the set of Grey's Anatomy. The cast of popular TV series 'Grey's Anatomy' CLICK HERE
JOEL MADDEN of Good Charlotte
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
JULY 25, 2007: Bauer-Griffin's
SCOTT going for the 'Money Shot' of JOEL MADDEN
Scott, my colleague at Bauer-Griffin, and I had been working on the Nicole Richie story for the past two days.This was the time when Nicole was hiding from us and the public. The last picture of her and Joel was taken 20 days earlier on July 5. This day, while Nicole stayed home at Joel's Glendale, Calif. pad, the Good Charlotte front man went to the grocery to grab some food. While Joel was inside the Ralph's grocery store, Scott and I waited for him to come out. As Joel was walking to his SUV I followed behind him, while Scott took his position in front of Joel (see red arrows). CLICK HERE TO SEE SCOTT'S PICTURE. THAT'S ME BEHIND JOEL.
Scott, my colleague at Bauer-Griffin, and I had been working on the Nicole Richie story for the past two days.This was the time when Nicole was hiding from us and the public. The last picture of her and Joel was taken 20 days earlier on July 5. This day, while Nicole stayed home at Joel's Glendale, Calif. pad, the Good Charlotte front man went to the grocery to grab some food. While Joel was inside the Ralph's grocery store, Scott and I waited for him to come out. As Joel was walking to his SUV I followed behind him, while Scott took his position in front of Joel (see red arrows). CLICK HERE TO SEE SCOTT'S PICTURE. THAT'S ME BEHIND JOEL.
SHERYL CROW and son WYATT
Photo by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
EXCLUSIVE PHOTO
MAY 28, 2007: Sheryl Crow and adopted son Wyatt
The U.S. weekly tabloid, The Globe, published in its June 18, 2007 edition (on Page 3) a photo I took of Sheryl Crow taking her adopted son, Wyatt for a hike---for the first time---at the Runyon Canyon Park, at the back of her house in the Hollywood Hills last
May 28. While the Bauer-Griffin website clearly stated that Sheryl took Wyatt for a "hike," the Globe caption distorted the facts by publishing the photo (above left) implying that Sheryl was an unfit mother because she was jogging while carrying Wyatt under the banner "SMOTHERLY LOVE."
As photoraphers, we only take the pictures. We have no control as to how magazine editors will caption the photo. I felt bad when
I saw this picture with the caption (see inset at left) at the market stands that week. I wanted to reach out to Sheryl to let her know
I had nothing to do with the Globe captioning. Sheryl certainly would remember who I was because I was the only photographer (and
I told her I was from the Philippines where she is immensely popular) who took her picture that day making this an "exclusive"
photo.
MAY 28, 2007: Sheryl Crow and adopted son Wyatt
The U.S. weekly tabloid, The Globe, published in its June 18, 2007 edition (on Page 3) a photo I took of Sheryl Crow taking her adopted son, Wyatt for a hike---for the first time---at the Runyon Canyon Park, at the back of her house in the Hollywood Hills last
May 28. While the Bauer-Griffin website clearly stated that Sheryl took Wyatt for a "hike," the Globe caption distorted the facts by publishing the photo (above left) implying that Sheryl was an unfit mother because she was jogging while carrying Wyatt under the banner "SMOTHERLY LOVE."
As photoraphers, we only take the pictures. We have no control as to how magazine editors will caption the photo. I felt bad when
I saw this picture with the caption (see inset at left) at the market stands that week. I wanted to reach out to Sheryl to let her know
I had nothing to do with the Globe captioning. Sheryl certainly would remember who I was because I was the only photographer (and
I told her I was from the Philippines where she is immensely popular) who took her picture that day making this an "exclusive"
photo.
JULIA ROBERTS & HER TWINS, FINN & HAZEL
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
MARCH 30 - APRIL 3, 2007: Julia Roberts & Her Twins FINN & HAZEL
ABOVE LEFT: I took this picture early morning of March 30 (Friday) when Julia arrived at the day care center to drop off her twins, Finn and Hazel. The first four frames I took were shot from eye level. I knew she would have surely seen me if I did---so instinctively I crawled on the sidewalk to the edge of the alley some 50 feet from her and took 21 frames from ground level. Finn had already walked inside the center with the help of a staff and Julia, carrying Hazel in her arms, paused a few minutes to admire the puppy.
TOP RIGHT: This shot was taken Monday, April 2 after she dropped off the twins. This time I was halfway on the other side of the alley. I chose this position because I wanted to take her picture showing the outline of her baby bump. I knew it was going to be a
tough one because Julia was always wearing an all-black attire.
ABOVE RIGHT: This was taken April 3 when Julia picked up the twins. While the bodyguard positioned his car in front of Julia's Prius
I sprinted to the alley and dove to the ground just as Julia was leaving through the backdoor with the kids.
Doing the Julia Roberts story was my first "big break"---a month after I became a paparazzi. Altogether, in three days, I shot four
(4) sets of "exclusive" photos of one of Hollywood's most reclusive celebrity. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PIC OF THE TWINS
MARCH 30 - APRIL 3, 2007: Julia Roberts & Her Twins FINN & HAZEL
ABOVE LEFT: I took this picture early morning of March 30 (Friday) when Julia arrived at the day care center to drop off her twins, Finn and Hazel. The first four frames I took were shot from eye level. I knew she would have surely seen me if I did---so instinctively I crawled on the sidewalk to the edge of the alley some 50 feet from her and took 21 frames from ground level. Finn had already walked inside the center with the help of a staff and Julia, carrying Hazel in her arms, paused a few minutes to admire the puppy.
TOP RIGHT: This shot was taken Monday, April 2 after she dropped off the twins. This time I was halfway on the other side of the alley. I chose this position because I wanted to take her picture showing the outline of her baby bump. I knew it was going to be a
tough one because Julia was always wearing an all-black attire.
ABOVE RIGHT: This was taken April 3 when Julia picked up the twins. While the bodyguard positioned his car in front of Julia's Prius
I sprinted to the alley and dove to the ground just as Julia was leaving through the backdoor with the kids.
Doing the Julia Roberts story was my first "big break"---a month after I became a paparazzi. Altogether, in three days, I shot four
(4) sets of "exclusive" photos of one of Hollywood's most reclusive celebrity. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PIC OF THE TWINS
BRAD PITT & ANGELINA JOLIE
Photos by
JOHN L.
SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
APRIL 16, 2007: The Brad & Angelina Photos I Never Got Paid For
I was working for MjjPhotos when I shot the top left photo as Brad and Angelina were walking to their SUV after dropping off their
kids at the Warner Bros. day care center in Burbank, Calif. on the morning of April 16. There was only one other photographer who
was there with me, Claudia of RAMEY. This was a few weeks after the couple got back from Vietnam with their newly-adopted son,
Pax (above right photo). Lower right photo shows a studio security guard (foreground) who tried to stop me and Claudia from taking pictures of the couple and their children as they arrived at the day care center parking lot. The top left and right photos were published around the world, but five (5) months later I still have not been paid for these photos. MJJPhotos owner/fugitive Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. "Joe" told me the photos I took above sold for $31,000. Yet, to date, Koneh has not paid me a single penny for that sale.
APRIL 16, 2007: The Brad & Angelina Photos I Never Got Paid For
I was working for MjjPhotos when I shot the top left photo as Brad and Angelina were walking to their SUV after dropping off their
kids at the Warner Bros. day care center in Burbank, Calif. on the morning of April 16. There was only one other photographer who
was there with me, Claudia of RAMEY. This was a few weeks after the couple got back from Vietnam with their newly-adopted son,
Pax (above right photo). Lower right photo shows a studio security guard (foreground) who tried to stop me and Claudia from taking pictures of the couple and their children as they arrived at the day care center parking lot. The top left and right photos were published around the world, but five (5) months later I still have not been paid for these photos. MJJPhotos owner/fugitive Youssef Koneh, a.k.a. "Joe" told me the photos I took above sold for $31,000. Yet, to date, Koneh has not paid me a single penny for that sale.
KATE WALSH
Photos by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
SEPT. 1: Kate Walsh of TV's 'Private Practice' weds Alex Young in Ojai, California
About 15 paparazzi from different Hollywood-based photo agencies braved the 2-hour drive and a 100+ degrees heat Saturday, September 1 to cover the wedding of Alex Young and TV's "Private Practice" lead star Kate Walsh (inset photo) at the Presbyterian Church in Ojai, Calif. The couple (inset photo: greeting their arriving guests at the resort's Casa Elar estate) and their guests
arrived at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Thursday, Aug. 30. The four-day wedding activities was capped with a brunch, Sunday, Sept. 2. Security was tight and the deployment of two security canines (above, left) outside the church was a little bit of an "overkill."
Top right photo: Mickey (JFX Images), Chris (Bauer-Griffin) and Carl (Finalpixx) positioned themselves across the street
to get a GV (general view) shot of the church. Lower right photo: the Hollywood paparazzi caravan outside the church.
ANDREW DEETZ, KYLE HENDERSON & Britney's bodyguard J.C.CAMERA
Photos by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com INSET PHOTO #3: FlynetOnline.com
Britney Spears' longtime bodyguard J.C. Camera beats up paparazzo Andrew Deetz in Vegas
J.C. Camera was a longtime Britney Spears bodyguard. He was there when Britney shaved her head early this year.
Camera was there, too, when Britney went to rehab in March. Flynet's Andy Deetz and his partner Kyle Henderson have been
covering Britney Spears for sometime. How it all ended up the way it did seem so sad.
PerezHilton.com reports: "Britney Spears bodyguard, Cesar Julio Camera, has been officially charged with battery.
The altercation happened last month as the mother of two and her “protector” were leaving a Spa at the Wynn Hotel in
Las Vegas and a paparazzo got a little too close for comfort. Andrew Deetz, the photographer, filed a complaint against
Camera after the incident and police came to the scene to question both parties. Camera was charged with one count of misdemeanor battery. If convicted, he faces up to six months in jail, and or a $1,000 fine."
Last time I saw Andy and Kyle, their only comment was that they will let the courts decide---if indeed the case goes to trial.
We may be competition out in the field, but we're all behind you, man! If it can happen to you, it can happen to anyone of us!
THE BECKHAMS
Photos by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
The Beckhams Invade Hollywood in July
The Beckhams took Los Angeles by storm after their arrival during the second week of July this year. The family's first outing
was a visit at a Toys R Us store in Culver City, Calif. last July 14. Above left photo: David Beckham, and sons Brooklyn
and Romeo get ready to enter the store. Top right photo: Hollywood "paps" (slang for "paparazzi") waiting for the Beckhams
at the exit door. Above right photo: Victoria Beckham leads son Brooklyn to their car as they leave the toy store.
Photos by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Hollywood paparazzi invade the Beckham neighborhood in Beverly Hills
A few days after the Beckhams arrived in Los Angeles, Hollywood paparazzi invaded the neighborhood of the Beckhams in Beverly Hills, Calif. (see main photo). All the vehiles in the picture belong the the paparazzi. Above left photo: The 'paps' got bored waiting for the Beckhams and one them took out a soccer ball and started playing on the street. Above right photo: One of the Beckham security detail came out and started taking pictures of each and every paparazzi SUV parked on the street outside their home.
PARIS HILTON
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Paris Hilton: Darling of the Hollywood Paparazzi
No celebrity in Hollywood is loved by the paparazzi more than Paris Hilton.
The day I took this picture, I counted 32 of them---some with video cameras,
others with digital still cameras. Even the paparazzi are a rare breed. Why?
There's no school anywhere in the world that offer courses on how to become
a paparazzi. That's what makes these guys "extraordinarily-talented individuals."
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PARIS CLOSE UP
BRITNEY SPEARS' UMBRELLA RAMPAGE
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Paparazzo SUV attacked by Britney Spears with Umbrella goes on E-Bay
The paparazzo who owns the SUV that Britney Spears attacked with an umbrella in March this year
has placed his vehicle for auction on E-Bay. Last we heard from Dano, the bid was already at
$35,000. Dano is pictured above holding a copy of the National Enquirer showing Britney hitting his SUV
with an umbrella. And, yes, the very umbrella that Britney used in the rampage comes with the SUV bid, Dano said.
MAINSTREAM PRESS MEET THE HOLLYWOOD PAPARAZZI
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
NBC's Chuck Henry Having Fun With Hollywood Paparazzi
As
pro-immigrant protesters started to gather near the L.A. City
Hall on May 1,
just after 1 p.m., I was in a convoy of about 15 SUVs (sport utility vehicle) driven
by Hollywood paparazzi following Britney Spear's tour bus to San Diego where she
was to perform (at the House of Blues) for the first time in three years.
Outside the House of Blues in San Diego I met NBC's Chuck Henry who was there to do
a story on Britney's first comeback performance. As we waited for Britney to finish her
14-minute set, Chuck came up with this crazy idea wherein the Hollywood paparazzi posse
would pretend to take his picture and Chuck and his female companion would pretend they
did not want to have their picture taken. We all had fun that night. Now, if only the
mainstream press can be as friendly to us as Chuck Henry was, maybe, the paparazzi won't
be getting all the negative publicity---all these years.
just after 1 p.m., I was in a convoy of about 15 SUVs (sport utility vehicle) driven
by Hollywood paparazzi following Britney Spear's tour bus to San Diego where she
was to perform (at the House of Blues) for the first time in three years.
Outside the House of Blues in San Diego I met NBC's Chuck Henry who was there to do
a story on Britney's first comeback performance. As we waited for Britney to finish her
14-minute set, Chuck came up with this crazy idea wherein the Hollywood paparazzi posse
would pretend to take his picture and Chuck and his female companion would pretend they
did not want to have their picture taken. We all had fun that night. Now, if only the
mainstream press can be as friendly to us as Chuck Henry was, maybe, the paparazzi won't
be getting all the negative publicity---all these years.
BRITNEY SPEARS
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
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JOEL MADDEN
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Hey! They are ordinary folks just like you and me!
On Saturday, August 4, after following him around town while he went shopping,
Joel Madden, Nicole Richie's musician boyfriend, readily obliged to have his
picture taken with me when he stopped to gas up his Mercedes SUV.
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Joel Madden, musician boyfriend of Nicole Richie
One day a few weeks ago, I photographed Joel Madden, the musician boyfriend
of Hollywood socialite Nicole Richie, when he went to shop at Barney's New York
in Beverly Hills. I took this photo as he was waiting for valet service. I did
not notice that I was in the picture---reflected on the display window of the up-
scale store (see red circle)---until I started editing my photos.
JOEL MADDEN Files click here
MUHAMMAD ALI
Photos by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali marries Curtis Conway
How many of us will have the chance (in our lifetime) to see boxing legend
Muhammad Ali in person? On July 22, Sunday, I got an assignment to shoot
the wedding of Ali's daughter, Laila, also a boxing champ in her own right. I
took the main photo as wedding guests started arriving at the Ritz Carlton
Hotel in Marina del Rey, Calif. that afternoon. I did not realize that the man
using a walker was Muhammad Ali himself until I started editing my photos
later that day. I and another photographer from my agency had to check into
the hotel---we got a room facing the swimming pool where the ceremonies
were held---to shoot the wedding discreetly.
COPYRIGHT 2007-2008 | John L. Shinn III
Photo by JOHN L. SHINN III / PaparazziNotebook.com
Hey! They are ordinary folks just like you and me!
On Saturday, August 4, after following him around town while he went shopping,
Joel Madden, Nicole Richie's musician boyfriend, readily obliged to have his
picture taken with me when he stopped to gas up his Mercedes SUV.
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Joel Madden, musician boyfriend of Nicole Richie
One day a few weeks ago, I photographed Joel Madden, the musician boyfriend
of Hollywood socialite Nicole Richie, when he went to shop at Barney's New York
in Beverly Hills. I took this photo as he was waiting for valet service. I did
not notice that I was in the picture---reflected on the display window of the up-
scale store (see red circle)---until I started editing my photos.
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MUHAMMAD ALI
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Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali marries Curtis Conway
How many of us will have the chance (in our lifetime) to see boxing legend
Muhammad Ali in person? On July 22, Sunday, I got an assignment to shoot
the wedding of Ali's daughter, Laila, also a boxing champ in her own right. I
took the main photo as wedding guests started arriving at the Ritz Carlton
Hotel in Marina del Rey, Calif. that afternoon. I did not realize that the man
using a walker was Muhammad Ali himself until I started editing my photos
later that day. I and another photographer from my agency had to check into
the hotel---we got a room facing the swimming pool where the ceremonies
were held---to shoot the wedding discreetly.
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