WHEN Prince Andrew was snapped taking a stroll in Central Park with Jeffery Epstein, it was a photograph that would haunt him forever.

Jae Donnelly was the man who took that infamous picture of the royal and the paedophile, and his story is being told in Netflix’s Scoop.

Who is photographer Jae Donnelly?

Jae Donnelly is the photographer who shot to fame after he took the picture of Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein in Central Park on December 5, 2010.

He is a member of the National Press Photographers Association and started his career in the UK .

Jae was later recruited by an American agency, which led to his move to New York where he was assigned to photograph celebrities.

It was during this job that he managed to snap the biggest picture of his career, Prince Andrew and Epstein.

Jae previously revealed how he learnt “endurance under pressure”, which is vital in his job, by undergoing “military-style training”.

He did this so he could be trusted and insured to “go to places and cover the dangerous stuff”.

Speaking to Vanity Fair in 2021, Jae said: “ [It’s about] Gathering intel and evidence for whoever I’m on contract to find.

“And to do that he must remain invisible, and never get caught.”

Where is Jae Donnelly now?

Still living in New York and now in his early 50s, Jae continues to work as a photojournalist 

According to TheCinemaholic, due to his reputation he can get between $30K to $60K (£23K and £47K) for his pictures.

Because of the infamous snap, his work has also featured in Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020), and Prince Andrew and Scandal in the Royal House of York (2019).

In 2024, Jae was back in the spotlight as he is depicted in the Netflix’s film, Scoop.

The movie is about Prince Andrew’s ‘car crash’ Newsnight interview where he had to address his relationship with Epstein.

Who is Jae Donnelly played by in Scoop?

Playing the role of Jae in Netflix’s Scoop is rising star Connor Swindells.

The film will show him taking that famous photograph which then spiralled a chain of events leading to the Prince Andrew Newsnight interview.

Actor Connor shot to fame playing Adam Groff in Netflix‘s Sex Education.

He has since had roles in Emma, Vigil and SAS Rogue Heroes.

However, Connor hit the big time when he played Aaron Dinkins in the smash hit 2023 movie Barbie.

Get the scoop on Netflix’s Scoop

THE Netflix film brings to life the real events of the 2019 Prince Andrew Newsnight interview.

For our latest competition in association with Photocrowd, we challenged you to submit your best Winter Landscape images. After working through all the entries, the winners have been selected. As a prize, the expert winners will get a licence for Affinity Photo professional editing software. Congratulations to all of the winners – as usual, the standard of submitted images was extremely high, and it was a difficult task to select the best ones.

1st PLACE

We love the simplicity of this shot. We saw many amazing images of far-flung locations in this round, but the great thing about such scenes is that they can be found anywhere. The photographer has turned what is otherwise a flat, empty landscape into a minimalist study with great compositional features. Well done!

2nd PLACE

This one is a classic composition of an increasingly famous location. This image’s alignment is ideal for using the cave entrance as a natural frame for the distant mountain. The colour palette is almost monochromatic, allowing us to focus on smooth and rough textures. Nicely conceived and put together.

3rd PLACE

When the snow falls, the temptation for many landscape photographers is to capture big, broad scenes. However, looking closer is a great strategy for capturing engaging details. We are drawn to the naturally deep contrast of this scene, the bright snow excellently rendered against the dark shadows. It’s a beautifully quiet composition. Well done!

RUNNER UP

This a gorgeously tranquil shot. It’s also a little different in that it embraces colour when many winter images focus on bleak, barren landscapes. The placement of the sun in the centre of the image, framed by the snow-frosted trees is a magnet to the eye and the white balance has been handled with expertise. 

RUNNER UP

Here, we have another wonderful display of minimalism. The sparseness of detail allows the tree’s skeletal form to stand out against the plain background and sky, while the off-center composition draws in the eye. We like how the contours of the snow-covered ground almost look like paper cutouts.

RUNNER UP

What an iconic winter landscape! Although we have seen many images of this location, the arrangement of detail in this shot is exceptional. The subtle reflection, wintery hues and low clouds add atmosphere. The balance created by the focal length choice is also spot-on and the exposure is perfect. Nicely done!

How to enter 

Enter at photocrowd.com/digitalphotographer for a chance to win a licence to Affinity Photo editing software (worth £49 for Mac or Windows). The monthly rounds that are currently open are on the themes of Capture Color and Macro Studies.

Affinity Photo is a toolset for photography professionals. Whether you’re editing and retouching or creating multi-layered compositions, Affinity Photo has the power you need, with non-destructive editing, RAW processing, and color management as standard. Winners will be notified by email and can choose between Mac, Windows or iPad versions. Winning images will be revealed in an issue of Digital Photographer.

“They were a loving family at home but they were rock and roll, and did exactly what they wanted,” recalls photography duo Guzman, as they unveil their never-before-seen photos of the Cobain family at home in Hollywood

April 05, 2024

Lead ImageRosalieke is wearing a tool belt in leather by FENDIPhotography by Roe Ethridge, Fashion director Katie Shillingford, Set design by Andy Harman

DuBOIS — Andrew and Victoria Wisor of DuBois have spent much of their lives capturing memorable moments behind the lens. Now, after 12 years of dedication to Wisor Photography and Videography, the couple plans to put more of the focus on themselves.

The Wisors, who have basically grown up photographing/editing beside one another since high school graduation, were just teenagers when they started the business. Both have learned many lessons over the years.

Wisor Photography’s official anniversary is June 20, 2024. The business rebranded with a new logo and new colors Jan. 1 of 2024.

Like many business owners, the Wisors have encountered their fair share of challenges, including never having recovered from the pandemic, making it difficult for them to have taken any personal time for themselves over the years. In addition, it’s getting more difficult for professional photographers to compete with iPhone cameras, and pricing for local photography is competitive.

Widely known for their wedding photos and footage over the years, the Wisors are now taking a “hiatus” and setting boundaries for the 2024-25 year, as they will no longer be doing weddings or newborn sessions for anyone outside of family and friends. The plan is to have more creative freedom with the photography business, while also having more physical and mental relief in their personal lives. And, aside from taking headshot/action shots for the Reitz Theater of DuBois, there will be no more donated photography work.

“We’ve been at it for 12 years. We needed a fresh, new start,” said Victoria.

The couple also now operates a second business full time –the Ronin No Yatai Japanese/Korean cuisine food truck, which will have much of their attention with over 60 events scheduled this year.

Wisor Photography will be doing more “out of the box” photo shoots and incorporating more of their own artistic/creative ideas. For example, one of their favorite unconventional shoots features Invictus owners Joe and Shealene Morrison, who are pictured in a darker Viking-esque type of setting in the woods, sporting war paint and holding axes.

In addition, Victoria noted that they will continue to offer “close to end of life” photo sessions for pets and their owners.

The Wisors were sure to mention the other local photographers, DJs, caterers, businesses and more that they have formed friendships with over the past 12 years.

For more information, visit www.wisorphotography.com and the Wisor Photography and Videography Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wisorphotography/