In previous years, the problem with paparazzi and the media has increased. With advances in technology, it is much easier to take and post photos of celebrities or public figures. The public appears eager and feels aware of his private life. Celebrities, or any public figure, have a very limited private life due to the paparazzi and the media. The paparazzi and media also affect the children of celebrities. Currently, laws are in effect to stop this. The term paparazzi is defined as a freelance photographer, usually one who takes candid photos of celebrities for publication. The term comes from the surname of Federico's 1959 film La Dolce Vita. However, the connotation that arises from the word “paparazzi” is much stronger than that of a simple independent photographer. Paparazzi are annoying, persistent photographers who essentially stalk their famous victims and do whatever is necessary to get the photo they want. But the paparazzi are doing their job to please the public. Paparazzi tend to target celebrities who fascinate the public; public obsession encourages the paparazzi in their pursuit. The public never denounces the paparazzi for invading the private lives of celebrities; they only denounce them when the celebrity is hurt or threatened (Nordhaus 286). When living their daily lives in the public eye, many celebrities have to deal with gossip columnists, stalker hype, and relentless paparazzi. They follow celebrities to restaurants, to their children's school, on vacation and even to their residential neighborhoods (Jones). By researching and publishing the whereabouts of celebrities, they cannot be sure who will find or stumble upon this information. The paparazzi...... middle of paper ......2014/02/10/michael-sam-star-missouri-defensive-end-comes-out-as-gay/>. Nordhaus, Jamie. “Celebrity Rights to Privacy.” » University of Pennsylvania. 1998. University of Pennsylvania. March 10, 2014.%20nordhaus.pdf>.Pulver, Andrews. “The Halle Berry-backed anti-paparazzi bill is now California law. » The Guardian. September 26, 2013. Guardian News. March 13, 2014.Saad, Nardine. “Model Cara Delevigne slams paparazzi for following her to church.” Los Angeles Times. December 9, 2013. Los Angeles Times. March 14, 2014paparazzi-20131219>.Tauber, Michelle. "Paula Deen 'I'm Fighting to Get My Name Back.' People. March 10 2014:64-66