Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask about a Personal Paparazzi session, in one place. If yours is not here, the app can reach us.
Frequently asked questions
Getting started
What is Personal Paparazzi?
A photo and video service you can call on demand or book ahead. Think of it like a rideshare, but for capturing memories: you open the app somewhere worth remembering, send a request, and a verified local nearby comes and takes the photos. If you already know when and where you want them, you can schedule a session instead.
How do I get a free photo session?
Download the app. A $25 welcome credit arrives with it, which covers an on-demand session in full, with no promo code and no credit card.
Which cities is Personal Paparazzi in?
We are starting in Nashville. More cities are coming, and the app is worth having before we reach yours.
Do I need to book a photographer in advance?
No, but you can. Request a session on the spot, when you are already standing somewhere worth photographing, and it goes to every Personal Paparazzi nearby. Or book one up to seven days ahead, for $29.99.
Can I choose my Personal Paparazzi?
Not yet. A request goes out to every Personal Paparazzi nearby and the first to accept it takes the session. Every one of them has passed the same identity check.
What it costs
How much does a photo session cost?
$19.99 on demand, or $29.99 for a session you book ahead. Either way it is nine photos and one short video, with no subscription and nothing else to pay.
What is the difference between an on-demand and a booked session?
Timing, and nothing else. On demand, you send a request where you are standing and the nearest Personal Paparazzi comes. Booked, you pick the time and the place up to seven days ahead and it is arranged before you get there. Both are nine photos and one short video.
Does Personal Paparazzi charge a subscription or monthly fee?
No. You only pay when you use the service. There are no required subscriptions, memberships, or recurring charges.
How do I pay for a photo session?
After your first free session, payment is handled securely in the app. There is nothing to hand over in person.
On the day
How long does a photo session take?
The session itself typically takes less than five minutes, from meeting your Personal Paparazzi to the last shot.
Who takes the photos?
An enthusiastic local with a good eye and a modern phone camera. Every one of them passes an identity verification before they can accept sessions.
Can I ask for particular shots?
Yes, and it is worth doing before they start: the building behind you, everybody in shot, the group and then just the two of you. A session is nine photos and one short video, so say what matters most while there is still room for it.
What if it rains, or I change my mind?
For an on-demand session there is nothing to cancel: you request one when you want it, so if the weather turns, wait and send the request later. A session you booked ahead is managed in the app.
Your photos
What do I get in a session?
Nine photos and one short video. Each photo or video is a memory in the app, so a session is ten memories in total.
How soon do I get my photos after the session?
The system uploads them automatically at the end of the session. You can download them to your gallery straight away.
Who owns the photos?
You do. Photos and videos captured during a session are delivered to you through the platform, and Personal Paparazzi, Inc. retains no rights to use them for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.
Still wondering? The first session answers most of it.
Nine photos and one short video for $19.99.