Johnny Nuñez
Johnny Nuñez is a celebrity photographer turned entrepreneur. He is the founder of Nubuzzphoto and Cofounder of Followback.com.[citation needed] He has gained popularity in celebrity circles, including Hollywood actors, musicians, athletes, and other notable stars.
Career
[edit]Although Nuñez is sometimes referred to as a paparazzo, most celebrities are happy to see him and consider him a friend.[1] Nuñez is a contributing photographer for Wire Image, which is now owned by Getty Images. A Wire Image executive called him one of their top five connected photographers.[1] In 2002 Nuñez became the personal photographer for the record industry executive Damon Dash, who hired Nunez to travel around the world with him.[1] It was around this time that the story of Nuñez and Dash fighting off a gang in Paris, France occurred.[1] For over 20 years Nuñez has been hired by and shot for many celebrities[citation needed]. Some of his clients include: Nas, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Drake, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber and LeBron James to name a few.[1]
Nuñez also models in campaigns for LRG, Phat Farm and Rockport.[citation needed] Nuñez is also featured as a character in EA's Def Jam: Icon. In the game, Ludacris orders for the player to dispose of Nuñez, and you must fight him.
Nuñez is often referred to as being tenacious and very dedicated.[citation needed] One of Nuñez's main ethics in the world of photography is not to take any unflattering shots of celebrities.[1] This seems to have garnered him the respect and affection of Hollywood's elite.[citation needed].
The feature documentary Shooting Star (s) - The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nuñez by filmmakers Axel Ebermann and Daniel Frei, was awarded 'Best Documentary' at the San Diego Black Film Festival.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Nuñez was born to a Venezuelan and Trinidadian. He was adopted by a Puerto Rican family as an infant.[1]
Nuñez attended Suffolk Community College in Brentwood, Long island.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Ogunnaike, Lola (February 11, 2007). "A Paparazzo? Celebrities Smile and Say 'Friend'". New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
