Photographer claims public interest in the Sussexes has ‘died down a lot’
The media buzz around Meghan Markle and Prince Harry appears to be losing momentum, according to an experienced Los Angeles-based paparazzo.
Speaking to Techreport, photographer Mark Karloff shared his unfiltered perspective on covering the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, saying the couple no longer draws the same attention—or profit—for photographers.
“When Harry and Meghan first came to California, it was a mad scramble. Every photographer in LA was trying to uncover where they were living and what they were doing,” Karloff recalled.
He alleged that the pair staged early public appearances, calling them “mock photo-ops” that left professionals feeling frustrated. “They would pop up doing some charity work, and I thought it was their photographers,” he said.
Karloff admitted to photographing them at a few events shortly after their 2020 move, but soon opted out. “It was too much. The chaos wasn’t worth it—it’s not exclusive, and there’s less money in it,” he explained.
He noted that public fascination with the couple has sharply declined in the U.S.:
“They aren’t worth the hassle anymore. The payday isn’t the same, and people just don’t care as much. I think they want control—Meghan especially.”
Karloff's comments point to a shift in the couple's media presence as they continue carving out a more curated, less intrusive public image in their post-royal life.
