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The President's Photographer


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

A: Documentary photography for history.

Who was the first president to have a photographer?

A: Lyndon Johnson was the first president to have a photographer.

What did Nixon do to his photographer?

A: Nixon restricted his photographer from taking too many pictures.

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

A: It used to be the white house barber shop.
Where are most of the photographer's photographs displayed?

A: Most of the photos are displayed in the west wing.

How long is the photographer's typical day?

A: The photographer's typical day is 13 hours long

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

A: No, they are all saved in the national archive.

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

A: No, I would not like to be the President's photographer. Although it has its merits, it is a job with packed schedules and lots of pressure.


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