Adam Schultz

Adam Schultz
Schultz photographing Joe Biden at the 2019 Iowa State Fair
Chief Official White House Photographer
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 20, 2021
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byShealah Craighead
Personal details
Born1983 or 1984 (age 40–41)
EducationGeorgia State University
Websiteadamschultzphotography.com
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.