The President's Photographer

What type of photography does Pete Souza practice as the President's photographer?

Pete Souza is a photojournalist for the President. He captures every moment of the President's day to day-to-day duties, as a historical archive.

Who was the first president to have a photographer?

Lyndon B. Johnson was the first President who appointed the official White House Photographer.

What did Nixon do to his photographer?

Nixon was very restrictive on what was to be photographed.

The President's photographer's office used to be the what?

The president's personal barber shop.

Where are most of the photographer's photographs displayed?

The Presidential Library.

How long is the photographer's typical day?

The photographer's day follows the President's schedule.

Can Pete delete photos if he does not like them? Why/why not?

No, because as they are a part of the national archive when they're taken.

Would you want to be the President's Photographer? Why/why not?

I wouldn't want to be the President's photographer. To follow his whole schedule and take all the risk the president is taking is not something I would be fond of.

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