Pete Souza
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Peter Joseph Souza[2] (born December 31, 1954)[3][4] is an American photojournalist, the former chief official White House photographer for Presidents of the United States Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama and the former director of the White House Photography Office.[5] He was a photographer with The Chicago Tribune, stationed at the Washington, D.C., bureau from 1998 to 2007; during this period, he also followed the rise of then-Senator Obama to the presidency.[6][7]
Quick Facts Chief Official White House Photographer, President ...
Pete Souza | |
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Chief Official White House Photographer | |
In office June, 1983 – January 20, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Michael Evans |
Succeeded by | David Valdez |
In office January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Eric Draper |
Succeeded by | Shealah Craighead |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Joseph Souza (1954-12-31) December 31, 1954 (age 69) New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Spouse |
Patti Lease (m. 2013) |
Education | Boston University (BS) Kansas State University (MS) |
Website | PeteSouza.com |
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