When we were trying to determine how to create our now patented diverse lineup of Gothamist Interview subjects, Lily said to me, “What do you think of using a Getty photographer.” Meaning, a person who takes pictures for Getty Images, one of the largest photography companies in the world. I thought it was a great idea. The person she wanted to ask, Scott Gries, was a photographer she knew from covering a lot of big movie premieres, so we both figured he’d have a lot of insight into celebrity photographs and the paparazzi, especially having to deal with some of the more scummy stalkerazzi while he’s trying to take photos for a legitimate service.
What I don’t think either of us expected was to receive what may not be our most informative interview but is possibly the most entertaining. Scott is a very funny guy who doesn’t seem to take his work, or himself, too seriously. So check out his interview. Chances are, it’ll give you a chuckle.
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