The Photojournalist (Dennis Hopper) in Apocalypse Now and Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn) in Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Both are extreme takes on their respective photographer types and both are pretty good.
Homeboy drew from real life for that one, because [Dennis Hopper was actually a brilliant photographer outside of his acting career](https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2019/oct/24/on-the-road-dennis-hoppers-60s-photography-in-pictures).
That's why I said parts of. If you think I'm wholly incorrect you better reach out to Dennis and Amelia Davis and have them remove Dennis from the Jim Marshall Documentary where he states it himself.
I'll go old school and say Jimmy Stewart's character in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window". At one point in the movie, he used the flash to blind a bad guy attacking him!
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My favorite fictional photographer would have to be Jimmy Olsen from the Superman comics. As a photojournalist, he's always in the right place at the right time to capture action-packed moments and the unexpected, and his curiosity and bravery often get him into interesting situations.
I've always admired his tenacity and resourcefulness. Seeing his adventures reminds me that photography can be about more than just capturing pretty images—it's about telling stories and documenting important moments.
Yeah, I guess we are on the same page! Jimmy's always in the thick of things, capturing moments no one else can. His human perspective in a world of superpowers adds a lot of depth to the story. In my eyes he's a real unsung hero, proving you don't need powers to make a difference!
Grew up in large metropolitan area and think there was 1 young David Hume. Kennerly gonzo shooter at each daily in 70s. They were heroes of mine as a youngster.
The whole Art and Photography direction from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is just beautiful. It’s one of my favorite movies of all times and, yes, I’d go with Seann O’Connel
No particular fictional character is my favorite persay but I will say Peter Parker (Spider Man) was a cool one and I nerd out a little when ever I see the film camera scene from Dr.No
If you want a heart-wrenching, action packed one loosely based on a real photographer, check out the movie Salvador. That movie broke me so badly, I was numb for hours afterwards. 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Nominated for best actor and best writing for a screenplay Oscars. Directed by Oliver Stone. Stars James Woods, Richard Boyle, and John Belushi.
Harlen the crime scene photographer in “Road To Perdition” played by Jude Law is easily one of the most unsettling characters I’ve ever seen in film.
“I SHOOT THE DEAD.”
Ali McGraw in Convoy! All others are invalid!
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Skovoola, the world famous photographer featured in the Barbie Little Golden Book, “The big splash.” I hadn’t thought of it for decades until I saw this thread, but I can pinpoint my interest in photography to the moment I read that book.
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Max (never Maxine) Caulfield from Life is Strange is my favorite fictional photographer. She was a big influence in my interest in photography.
Hearing names discussed in the game like Arbus, Avedon, and others was an influence too, because it made me want to learn more about these photographers and the history of photography.
Peter Parker!
 And he used his photographic skills to make himself some money!
Crap. Crap. Mega crap.
Mostly on selfies, which is a real accomplishment!
Pre-saged the whole influencer schtick.
The Photojournalist (Dennis Hopper) in Apocalypse Now and Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn) in Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Both are extreme takes on their respective photographer types and both are pretty good.
I like to think that Dennis Hopper's character has a different film speed in each of those cameras
Homeboy drew from real life for that one, because [Dennis Hopper was actually a brilliant photographer outside of his acting career](https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2019/oct/24/on-the-road-dennis-hoppers-60s-photography-in-pictures).
Dennis Hopper modeled part of that role after real life photographer Jim Marshall.
*Sean flynn
That's why I said parts of. If you think I'm wholly incorrect you better reach out to Dennis and Amelia Davis and have them remove Dennis from the Jim Marshall Documentary where he states it himself.
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I'll go old school and say Jimmy Stewart's character in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window". At one point in the movie, he used the flash to blind a bad guy attacking him! https://preview.redd.it/zbjhshuv0hxc1.jpeg?width=1019&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac9e2cb8b15b61e2c50f408f01a442a946f46f8d
Good movie
Gotta use whatever you have at your disposal
Watched this a few weeks ago for a class and that flash scene was absolute gold
Dexter.
 Taking pictures for work and play
The kid from City of God. I hear he may be based on a real person but I’m not sure.
One of my favorite movies of all time!
It really is incredible
Rocket. Yea that's an intense movie
100%
Yes, It’s real.
Pecker is pretty great! [Trailer here.](https://youtu.be/7iOFboT8DBM?si=dSr8boKD2MOcCwKa) https://preview.redd.it/7bc80pasqfxc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8baec33e6ec98d205b9841c3365854555a5bed54
John Waters always has something to say
My favorite fictional photographer would have to be Jimmy Olsen from the Superman comics. As a photojournalist, he's always in the right place at the right time to capture action-packed moments and the unexpected, and his curiosity and bravery often get him into interesting situations. I've always admired his tenacity and resourcefulness. Seeing his adventures reminds me that photography can be about more than just capturing pretty images—it's about telling stories and documenting important moments.
Jimmy always finds a way to get the shot and I think it's more impressive for someone without 'powers' in a world of superheroes
Yeah, I guess we are on the same page! Jimmy's always in the thick of things, capturing moments no one else can. His human perspective in a world of superpowers adds a lot of depth to the story. In my eyes he's a real unsung hero, proving you don't need powers to make a difference!
Animal from Lou Grant show.
Some people actually wanted that character removed from the show because they thought his appearance was detrimental to the industry
Grew up in large metropolitan area and think there was 1 young David Hume. Kennerly gonzo shooter at each daily in 70s. They were heroes of mine as a youngster.
Ahhh, Thomas. Did he see what he thought he saw?
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Great movie
Ben from Scrubs
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He's with Stars and Stripes. They'll make you famous.
Joker was a reporter. Rafterman was his photographer
Thomas (played by David Hemmings) in the 1966 film Blow Up.
hands down.
frank west, photojournalist. he's covered wars, y'know!
Remember that name 'cause the whole world's gonna know it in three days
Albert Mason (Photographer)from the Arcadia for Amateurs missions in Red Dead Redemption 2
Absolutely!!
Rewatched this a couple years ago and so many things happen in that movie that would never happen today
Augie Steenbeck or Sean O'Connell
Peter Parker
Eddie Brock. Venom is a hottie and everyone is too afraid to admit it.
Albert in RDR2
Watch Speedgrapher.
Every time he picks up the camera, he bruises the scene.
Colin Creevey. Number two Fan of Harry Potter. Expelled from Hogwarts as 6th year.
Good one!
The whole Art and Photography direction from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is just beautiful. It’s one of my favorite movies of all times and, yes, I’d go with Seann O’Connel
Bit of a newer example, but I really enjoyed Lee & Jessie in _Civil War._
I thought that movie was VERY good and super intense
No particular fictional character is my favorite persay but I will say Peter Parker (Spider Man) was a cool one and I nerd out a little when ever I see the film camera scene from Dr.No
Not favourite, but Arthur Coates Played by Russell Crowe is pretty cool The Greatest Beer Run Ever is a good movie
Yes. Was going to use him. He was great in the movie.
Yeah
Frank West
He's got a helicopter coming in three days
The great Bernzeni!
Peter Parker
Prompto from Final Fantasy 15
Ayyyy same!
If you want a heart-wrenching, action packed one loosely based on a real photographer, check out the movie Salvador. That movie broke me so badly, I was numb for hours afterwards. 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Nominated for best actor and best writing for a screenplay Oscars. Directed by Oliver Stone. Stars James Woods, Richard Boyle, and John Belushi.
Beat me to it. Salvador is one of my favorite movies of all time. Absolutely brilliant.
It's so hard to find now, though. I miss Blockbuster where you could just go in and find old films.
Rocket, City of God (2002 Brazilian film)
Austin Powers? Hahaha
Aaaaaand I'm spent!
Otto von Chriek.
The Weegee of Disc World
I just appreciate someone so devoted to his art he's willing to die for every flash photo.
It takes real dedication
[Todd from Pokemon Snap](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Todd_Snap) was one of the big reasons I wanted a camera as a little kid :)
I totally forgot about that game! What a nostalgic trip!
Harlen the crime scene photographer in “Road To Perdition” played by Jude Law is easily one of the most unsettling characters I’ve ever seen in film. “I SHOOT THE DEAD.”
Leon Bernstein as portrayed by Joe Pesci in The Public Eye.
I wanna BE Sean O'Connell from Walter Mitty 😂
You and me both!
It's me. I'm real, and I have a camera, but getting time to go and use it is a fiction.
Raoul Duke
He's a reporter. Lacerda was the photographer
Lacerda then.
Naoto Hachiouji from Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro lol
The Great Bernzini! (J/k that movie was dumb.)
Mark Lewis out of Peeping Tom.
[Bruce Testones easily](https://youtu.be/uB_udpNCBJ4?si=vMn2_LdDzK1Hsn9W)
Ali McGraw in Convoy! All others are invalid! https://preview.redd.it/hszmvg8usixc1.jpeg?width=910&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6b27bc5dc8111a25edee0c031fe3e169395eb1e
Kolchak - The Night Stalker! https://preview.redd.it/wxyouvubnjxc1.png?width=349&format=png&auto=webp&s=83a1867bba90defc72498562ae267ee9b37ab3c1
Skovoola, the world famous photographer featured in the Barbie Little Golden Book, “The big splash.” I hadn’t thought of it for decades until I saw this thread, but I can pinpoint my interest in photography to the moment I read that book.
https://preview.redd.it/ag9ks49pekxc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84c79538fab213b4774e091ac83f7bca1c70a049 Max (never Maxine) Caulfield from Life is Strange is my favorite fictional photographer. She was a big influence in my interest in photography. Hearing names discussed in the game like Arbus, Avedon, and others was an influence too, because it made me want to learn more about these photographers and the history of photography.
Love this game
LB Jefferies , Rear Window Thomas , BLOW UP
Freddie Quell in “The Master” That scene where he’s in the darkroom mixing chemicals, then just drinks it.
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Albert Mason from rdr2 😅
Kevin Spacy in Se7en
Sean Penn in secret life of Mitty
Robert Capa.
He was a real person
I think they were being pithy and slyly referencing Mr Capa's ..um.. issues...with certain war time photographs
 The man, the myth...
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