Snoop Dogg: Photographers Shouldn’t Own Their Photos of Celebrities
In response to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against fellow rapper Nas, Snoop Dogg argues photographers should not own the photos they take of celebrities.
Rapper Grabs Photographer’s Camera and Hurls It Across the Street
After emerging from a courtroom where he was found guilty of assault, United Kingdom rapper Dizzee Rascal was captured on video knocking a photographer's camera out of their hands, picking it up, and hurling it across the street.
Rapper Jay-Z Sues Photographer for Selling His Likeness
Acclaimed rapper Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against photographer Jonathan Mannion -- who photographed Jay-Z's 1996 debut album "Reasonable Doubt" -- for misusing his likeness, which includes the sale of merchandise such as photo prints and shirts, and licensing his image without the rapper's permission.
Photographer Calls Out Rapper T.I. for Stealing Photo
Rapper T.I. is being criticized by photographers after using a photo without permission on advertising for a party and then getting into an online dispute about the infringement.
Florida Rapper Falls Into Harbor During Photo Shoot
While out on a waterfront photo shoot, Florida-based hip-hop artist ‘Presto Flo’ had the blooper of a lifetime. As he was standing on the edge of a seawall, posting and having his photo taken, a strong gust of wind caught him off guard and sent him tumbling into the water below.
P. Diddy Becomes Latest Rap Star to Post a Photographer’s Image Without Credit or Permission
First it was Ludacris, who decided to convey the impression that he was on a beach by stealing and posting a photographer's beautiful sunset photo on his Instagram account. Now, it seems famed rapper Shawn "Diddy” Combs is following in his copyright infringement footsteps.
Interview with Jeff Lombardo, Ne-Yo’s Personal Photographer
Jeff Lombardo is the personal photographer and videographer for Ne-Yo. Visit his website here, his Facebook page here, and his Instagram account here.
PetaPixel: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?
Jeff Lombardo: For the past 16 years I've been working as an independent contractor in the entertainment industry as a digital artist. During those 16 years I've worked at many of the top ad agencies, motion picture studios and television studios in Hollywood such as, NBC, Universal Studios, MGM, FOX, Disney, and Warner Brothers.
Snoop Lion Unveils a Photo Editing and Sharing App of His Own
While it is true that photo apps are in high demand and, therefore, a dime a dozen, we were still surprised to find out that rapper Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg) decided to branch into the market himself. In partnership with Upper Playground, 99centbrains and Cashmere Agency, the rapper has officially broken into the smartphone photography game with his new app Snoopify.