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Adam Schultz

Photo by Schultz of President Biden and his family watching the Celebrating America fireworks on the night of his Inauguration

Adam Schultz (born 1983 or 1984)[1] is an American photographer and the chief official White House photographer for the presidency of Joe Biden.[2][3]

Career

Schultz worked for the Clinton Foundation in New York City from 2007 until 2013. He served as a photographer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign,[4][5] working under Barbara Kinney.[6] He then joined Biden's team in April 2019, after the former vice president began running for the Democratic nomination, serving as the lead photographer for Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.[4][6] President Biden offered Schultz access to both public and private moments on the campaign trail and offered his own input and suggestions.[7][8]

In his White House role, Schultz leads a team of seven people.[9] He uses Sony α9 II cameras.[10]

Personal life

Schultz is from Atlanta, Georgia,[1] and is a graduate of Georgia State University.[4] A self-described "car nut", he worked as an auto mechanic while at college.[9]

Besides some high school and college classes, he did not study photography full-time.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Sullivan, Kate (March 13, 2021). "How one photographer shapes the way the world sees Joe Biden". CNN. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Biden White House Taps Campaign Photographer and Press Secretary". The Hollywood Reporter. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Stelter, Brian (January 15, 2021). "Biden builds out communications staff with chief photographer and deputy press secretary". CNN. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Strong Georgia ties in the Biden-Harris administration". 11Alive.com. January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hillary Clinton: Paris climate deal must be enforced". Climate Home News. July 29, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Britton, Barney (October 22, 2020). "Interview: Joe Biden's official photographer Adam Schultz – "Every day I get to do this is a special day"". Digital Photography Review. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  7. ^ Goldsmith, Annie (October 26, 2020). "Joe Biden's Photographer on Campaigning During COVID, and Earning a Candidate's Trust". Town & Country. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "In photos: President Joe Biden". CNN. January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Chamlee, Virginia (April 29, 2021). "What It's Like Photographing the President: Behind-the-Scenes Smiles, Wrangling the Dogs and 'Tough' Moments". People.
  10. ^ Artaius, James (April 12, 2021). "White House ditches Canon for Sony: Biden and Harris portraits shot on A9 II". Digital Camera World. Future US, Inc. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.

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