Celebrity photographer Andy Gotts is used to mingling with famous stars as he captures their quirky portraits.The man who was brought up in north Norfolk now has an A-list contacts book and portfolio brimming with names such as George Clooney, Kate Winslet, David Beckham and Naomi Campbell.
But he is now finding himself in the spotlight too after his pictures of big names from the world of show business helped win him a hat trick of top awards from British Institute of Professional Photographers.
A shot of actor Al Pacino taken at his Beverly Hills home, and one of movie icon Paul Newman just a month before he died, were among a set of pictures that won Mr Gotts prizes in the first year he has entered the competition.
But he was also given the final, prestigious Fox Talbot Award for his creativity and professionalism.
The picture of Pacino is part of a project he is doing for Sir Elton John's Aids charity, which sees him photographing the 10 biggest icons in 10 different categories for a coffee table fund-raising book.
“I realised I wanted to be a celebrity photographer. There is something about being in charge of someone who is famous, spending time with them, and getting them to do things for you.”
Umm... yes I imagine it would be rather nice being in charge of Al for a while ; - ) LOL
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