26, February 2025

Paparazzi Trend in Photography: Shaping Celebrity Culture and Media in the Digital Age

VOLUME-9; ISSUE-2; FEB-2025

Author(s): Gurinder Kaur

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Department of Journalism and Mass Communication,  Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India

DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202502008     |     Paper ID: IJRCS202502008


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The paper explores the evolving role of paparazzi photography in shaping celebrity culture and media in the digital age. Historically, paparazzi images depicted celebrities engaging in scandalous or excessive behaviors, reinforcing their status as public figures. However, a recent shift has seen a focus on more common, everyday moments, offering a more relatable perspective of fame. This change reflects broader transformations in how celebrity culture is consumed, particularly in a digital media landscape dominated by social media and instant content. The paper also examines the ethical complexities surrounding paparazzi photography, including issues of privacy, consent, and exploitation, particularly with the increasing use of advanced technology. It also discusses the impact of these changes on celebrity image-making, highlighting the tensions between the public’s desire for access and the protection of individual privacy. Ultimately, the paper argues that while paparazzi photography continues to succeed, its practices raise critical questions about the intersection of public interest, privacy rights, and the evolving nature of celebrity in an increasingly interconnected world.

Candid, Celebrities, Entertainment, Freelance, Journalism, Paparazzi, Photography

Gurinder Kaur(2025); Paparazzi Trend in Photography: Shaping Celebrity Culture and Media in the Digital Age, International Journal of Research Culture Society,    ISSN(O): 2456-6683,  Volume – 9,   Issue –  2.,  Pp.45-47.       Available on – https://ijrcs.org/

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