Paparazzi (US /pɑːpəˈrɑːtsi/, UK /pæpəˈrætsi/; Italian: [papaˈrattsi]; singular: masculine paparazzo [papaˈrattso] or feminine paparazza [papaˈrattsa]) are independent photographers who take pictures of athletes, entertainers, politicians, and other celebrities, typically while going about their usual life routines.