The Paparazzi

Below you will find a picture and brief bio of some of the members of the Private Paparazzi team.  Read about their experiences and specialties, and view samples of their work.  From a fun-filled evening with your personal paparazzi to an on-location portrait session, we're confident we have exactly what you are looking for! 

    Be sure to check back often, as our new photographers are rapidly joining the Paparazzi team!

SHAUN ROBINSON-PHOTOGRAPHER

 I started out doing sports photography when I went on tour with a few professional BMXers. There I found out how much I really loved photography and that I had a real talent for it.   I have shot all types  of photography  including  nature, landscapes, portraits, sports, abstract, journalistic and event photography. I am currently a student of photography at Brooks Institute of Photography and everyday I am learning ways improve the quality of my photography. I bring my camera everywhere, I am always looking for opportunities to capture moments in time. I have done a lot of nightlife and event photography in downtown San Diego, I enjoy meeting new people everyday and using my talent with the camera to document the experiences one moment at a time. Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!

DONA TRACY-PHOTOGRAPHER

I love nothing more than being someone's personal photographer -people, children, animals, pets, flowers, and nature- documenting their moments in time, life, and light.  Photography is my passion as well as my gift. I began at age ten with a 'Brownie' camera and since then a camera has never left my side!  I've been documenting moments in clients', family, and friends' lives and simply love my work.  I've worked for a diverse range of clients, from World Book Encyclopedia to Playboy Magazine, and even created a book traveling with and documenting a small California circus.  I've owned and operated a custom black and white photo lab in New York City for several years and still love every moment of the entire photographic process. Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!

Robert Benson- Elite Photographer 

A Syracuse University-trained photojournalist, is a full time
professional freelance photographer in San Diego. His clients and published
works include ESPN Magazine, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, North County
Times, the San Diego Union Tribune, USPresswire, and many other national and
international publications. Locally he shoots events ranging from San Diego
Chargers and Padres sporting events, to actors headshots. He has lived
overseas in Japan, and also Hawaii, New York, Washington D.C. and Virginia.
He now lives in San Diego. Benson speaks Japanese, and thrives on work with
short-fuse deadlines. Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!
 

Andy Johnson – Photographer

My interest in photography grew out of the opportunity to travel abroad while in college. Through many questions, a few classes and much practice, I discovered that not only did I love to capture images but people seemed to respond to my work. One of my primary areas of work has been in wedding & event photography. I endeavor to capture the "story" of an event in a journalistic style, shooting all of the natural moments and interactions that make the event special and unique. Having traveled to 25 countries, I enjoy travel, landscape and fine photography. I prefer to take portraits in the natural environments that make my subjects feel comfortable and at home. Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!

Heather Fuqua – Photographer

I am a San Diego native and fell in love with photography as a child when I was given a small camera. I graduated in 2003 from Biola University in Los Angeles where I studied Art. This background in the fine arts gives me a very creative and artistic eye. For the past few years I have been working and traveling. My biggest adventure so far was to live in Oaxaca, Mexico for a year. My passion for photography has grown as I continue to experiment and push myself to create better and better images. I have photographed countless weddings, hotels, restaurants, and events.  I’m artistic, innovative, and dependable. Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!

Leonard Calhoun – Photographer

I am a native San Diegan who has been taking photographs for many years. My passion for photography has been a driving force in my life and continues to be an exciting outlet for my creative energy. Through weddings, model portfolios, events, travel, and fine art photography, I have honed my eye for light and composition to a sharp edge. My photographs convey meaning in a way that inspires the viewer. I worked as an advertising artist at the San Diego Union-Tribune for many years where I acquired valuable skills for my photography. My work has been seen for many years in San Diego County Fair photo exhibits, and last year I had the honor of being chosen to exhibit in the 2006 “Art of Photography Show” at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery, where my work was one of 104 photographs selected of over 10,000 entries worldwide.Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!

Sharisse coulter - photographer

My Career in photography began as hobby trying to take good pictures of my adventures while in school in Costa Rica,Paris, and Australia. When I returned to the states this hobby became a passion as I gained experience in a various aspects.  More recently I have enjoyed music photography, primarily covering live shows, and shooting promotional materials and album covers. I truly enjoy being behind the camera and working to create amazing art, and  capture one of a kind expressions. More than anything I just love anything that challenges me to find a new angle,perspective and think a little outside the box.  I look forward to working with you!Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!

Sam Warriner – Photographer

Four months after purchasing my first camera I shot my first wedding. Since that first wedding I have worked many events and photographed thousands of people. Portraiture is my passion and my strength is my creative approach. I carry a big camera bag so that I will have the right lens for just the right moment. Photography is more than having gear though; it is being able to communicate with your subject. My goal is to get the best photos possible and make my clients feel comfortable in the process.  Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!

Emilio Azevedo - Sr Photographer

I am a San Diego photographer specializing in portraits, fine art, and commercial photography services. I have an incredible passion for photography, and always cater to the client's artistic tastes. I strive to deliver images that capture the true essence of each person, place, or object. I provide a variety of styles, including traditional, modern, eccentric, edgy, or somewhere in between. I also aim to find settings that help set the background and feeling for photos, whether here in San Diego or elsewhere. By really working in collaboration with the clients, I feel it's possible to capture personality, mood, and spirit to achieve truly unique photographs. Here are a few examples of my work. To learn more about me, email Paparazzi@privatepaparazzi.com or request me for your next event!