Henry Flores

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Henry Flores
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Born (1974-08-26) August 26, 1974 (age 49)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
NationalityAmerican
Years active2003–present
Website http://www.henryflores.com

Henry Flores (born August 26, 1974 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras) is a professional American photographer who focuses on modern pop culture. He founded Buzz Foto and Out Of Sight Media in 2006.

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Henry's photographs can be seen in publications including "People", "the New York Times", "Los Angeles Times", "Us Weekly", "Life & Style", "National Enquirer" and "OK! Magazine".

Henry Flores' prints have been exhibited in galleries in Los Angeles, Seyhoun Gallery in Beverly Hills and at the Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles inside the Paparazzi Restaurant. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Early and personal life

Henry Flores, Photographed for Das Magazine by Serge Hoeltschi. Henry Flores is quoted saying, "I am part of the entertainment industry and without me or without paparazzi out there, celebrities wouldn't be who they are." HenryFlores DasMagazine.jpg
Henry Flores, Photographed for Das Magazine by Serge Hoeltschi. Henry Flores is quoted saying, "I am part of the entertainment industry and without me or without paparazzi out there, celebrities wouldn't be who they are."

Henry Flores was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to parents from Honduras. [6] He says he did not learn to speak English until he migrated to the USA and went to school. [6] He graduated high school in 1992 from Don Bosco Technical Institute and in 1999, received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Electronics Design and Software Design from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. [6] He also received a minor in Psychology. [6] Henry Flores currently resides in Los Angeles, California. [6]

Bibliography

Exhibits

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Teenage Paparazzo HimselfShot in Beverly Hills, California, Credited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Extra (TV series) – Paparazzi Exposed Presents Buzz Foto – May 14, 2007 [15] HimselfCredited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto
2007 Los Angeles Times – Harvey Keitel's A Celebrity, Right? – September 25, 2007 [16] [17] HimselfCredited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto
2007 ABC News – A Peek at The paparazzo – October 24, 2007 [5] HimselfCredited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto
2008Star Special Presentation, Paparazzi A Documentary, February 4, 2008 [18] HimselfCredited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto
2008 ABC News – Paparazzi As High Art! – February 22, 2008 [1] HimselfCredited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto
2008 KTLA 5 – A Day in the Life of a Local Paparazzo, Ross King Reports – November 25, 2008 [18] HimselfCredited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto
2010 ABC News Nightline, Celebrity Babies, May 20, 2010 [19] HimselfCredited as Henry Flores, Co-Owner of Buzz Foto

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