Ron Galella

Ronald Edward Galella was an American photographer widely regarded as the pioneer of paparazzi culture in the United States, earning the title 'Godfather of the U.S. paparazzi culture' from Time magazine and Vanity Fair. Known for his candid and often controversial photographs of celebrities outside the public eye, he famously feuded with Jacqueline Onassis and Marlon Brando. Despite ongoing controversies, his work was celebrated and exhibited in galleries worldwide.