Paparazzi (singular: (m) Paparazzo English pronunciation: /ˌpæpəˈrætsəʊ/, Italian pronunciation: [papaˈɾattso] or (f) Paparazza) is an Italian term used to refer to photojournalists who specialize in candid photography of celebrities, politicians, and other prominent people. Paparazzi tend to be independent contractors, unaffiliated with a mainstream media organization.[1]