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Pete Souza is an American photojournalist and former chief official White House photographer for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. He is known for his iconic photographs capturing intimate moments and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the presidents' lives. Souza's work has been widely recognized and he has published several books showcasing his photographs.

Early Life:

Pete Souza was born on December 31, 1954, in New Bedford, Massachusetts [2].

He grew up in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and is of Portuguese ancestry [2].

Souza graduated with a Bachelor of Science in public communication from Boston University and a master's degree in journalism and mass communication from Kansas State University [2].

Career:

Souza started his career in the 1970s as a photographer for various newspapers, including the Chanute Tribune and the Hutchinson News in Kansas [2].

In the early 1980s, he worked as a photographer for the Chicago Sun-Times [2].

From June 1983 to 1989, Souza served as the official White House photographer for President Ronald Reagan [2].

He continued his career as a photographer for the Chicago Tribune from 1998 to 2007, covering the rise of then-Senator Barack Obama to the presidency [2].

Souza also worked as a freelancer for National Geographic and Life magazines and covered significant events like the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the war in Afghanistan [2].

In 2004, Souza was asked to document Barack Obama's first year as a U.S. senator, which led to a close relationship and eventually capturing Obama's journey to the presidency [2].

He became the official White House photographer for President-elect Obama in 2009 and documented Obama's presidency for all eight years [2].

Souza's photographs, including the iconic image of President Obama and his national security team in the Situation Room during the raid on Osama bin Laden, gained widespread recognition [2].

After leaving the White House, Souza continued to share his photographs and commentary on social media, often providing critical commentary on the Trump administration [2].

Books:

Souza has published several books featuring his photographs, including The Rise of Barack Obama (2008), Obama: An Intimate Portrait (2017), and Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents (2018) [2].