Adam Schultz
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]
Adam Schultz | |
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Schultz photographing Joe Biden at the 2019 Iowa State Fair | |
| Chief Official White House Photographer | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Shealah Craighead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1983 or 1984 (age 40–41) |
| Education | Georgia State University |
| Website | adamschultzphotography |
Career edit
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] 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 edit
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 edit
- Lawrence Jackson (photographer of Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris)
References edit
- ^ a b c Sullivan, Kate (March 13, 2021). "How one photographer shapes the way the world sees Joe Biden". CNN. from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Biden White House Taps Campaign Photographer and Press Secretary". The Hollywood Reporter. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Stelter, Brian (January 15, 2021). "Biden builds out communications staff with chief photographer and deputy press secretary". CNN. from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Strong Georgia ties in the Biden-Harris administration". 11Alive.com. January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ "Hillary Clinton: Paris climate deal must be enforced". Climate Home News. July 29, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ 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. from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "In photos: President Joe Biden". CNN. January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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. from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
External links edit
- Media related to Adam Schultz at Wikimedia Commons