Photographer's Log: ENTRY 78
Let me clarify this once, and one time only. I am NOT a paparazzo. I am simply a magazine photographer who specializes in celebrities. This morning, that newcomer, Jetra Bix, really set me off. She was bragging all morning because her photo got the front page this week. Seriously, what were the odds that she was there with a camera at the same spot at the same time where Senator Amidala's ship exploded? She's a newbie, so she has got nothing on me. I've been working here at the Weekly Galaxy for two years now, and I've earned my spot as a photographer for the gossip section.
This afternoon, my boss called me into his office for my next assignment. I was hoping I could take the case on the assassination attempt, but no. All my boss wanted me to do was follow Senator Amidala and that Jedi Skywalker. Are you kidding me? The only time, Senator Amidala is in the paper is for her "going green" work and in the pages of our "Fashion Dares" article. The duchess of prudence couldn't possibly give me any scandalous photos for the gossip section! Don't even mention that Skywalker kid. He's a Jedi. They are all about rules. These guys aren't going to give me any good photos for my article. Oh well, the first rule of this business, never go against your boss.
They left this afternoon on a refugee ship trying to disguise themselves, but they couldn't fool me. Skywalker always wears that braid of his which makes him highly distinguishable in the crowd, or at least to me. Also, I can spot that R2-unit anywhere, that woman hasn't left without it by her side for about a decade now. I didn't really keep much of a distance when I followed them, but they were too busy looking at each other to notice me. Huh, that's weird. While they were eating, they were laughing and joking. I took a shot of them. This could really give people ideas. Maybe this trip could be productive after all.
As they got off, the first place they went was the town hall. Wow, shocker. Next, they went to her parents' house. Hah, I'm not surprised. The first place the little princess wants to go is her mommy and daddy's house. How sweet. Once, they got to the lake house, things got interesting. She changed into this skimpy rainbow sundress which could come off in seconds. Wow, that's not something you expect from Naboo's most respected politician. They walked over to the balcony where they were chatting. In order to get a good look, I needed to swim towards them and take a shot from the water. Let me tell you, swimming with a 5 pound camera around your neck is NOT easy.
When I finally got to a nice spot I saw Jedi Skywalker putting the moves on her. What kind of universe was I in? I think it might be Gossip Heaven, because this is pure gold! A skimpy dressed senator and her Jedi lover boy, my boss is going to love this! I took some shot quickly, but I got a little overexcited with the camera. Just as they were about kiss, I dropped the camera! STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! I missed the perfect shot! Oh well, maybe later these love birds will go for it again and I'll get my shot that time. I will make it my life's mission to capture these two in the act!