Paparazzo Numero Uno

Ron Galella, the GREATEST Paparazzo of all time and our good friend. Ron was one of the first Paparazzo and when he ruled he had style and grace. A good friend and mentor to many. He was always full of information and stories to share with all up incoming Paparazzo. Ron is still around and doing wonderful books and shows of his photogaphs. He is a celebrity now and truly Paparazzo Royality. His lastest book is Disco Years, published by our good friends at Power House in Brooklyn.

This photo was taken by Buzz Foto photographer, Brad Elterman in 1976 infont of the Los Angeles Music Center when Jackie Onassis made a rare Los Angeles appearence. Jackie had a Restraining Order set in place by a New York judge against our pal Ron. The Restaining Order stated that he had to stay at least 25′ away from Jackie at all times anyplace in the world. He was just making sure with his classic tape measure that he was not too close. This iconic photograph was published everywhere including Time Magzine. The photo tells a story which is what all photos should do. Today Ron lives on and one day his photographs will hang at MoMA in New York. For all those PR bastards who tried to keep him out of their events and created grief when he was performing his craft, Ron has had the last laugh.

Iconic Photo By: Brad Elterman/Buzz Foto LLC