Pete Souza

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pete Souza
Occupation	Photographer
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1954(1954-12-31)
Age	70
Birthplace	New Bedford
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Pete Souza Biography

Pete Souza is one of the most popular and richest Photographer who was born on December 31, 1954 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. The former chief of staff White House photographer for U.S. Presidents Former chief official White House photographer for U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. He has gained a huge following on Instagram with over 2.3 million followers. and Barack Obama. He has accumulated a massive fan base on Instagram with more than 2.3 millions of followers.

His photograph of the moment Obama was in charge of his involvement in the operation against His photo of when Obama oversaw the raid on Osama bin Laden has become one of his most iconic images. is now among his more famous photographs.

Souza started his career in the 1970s in Kansas at the Chanute Tribune and the Hutchinson News. In the early 1980s, he was a photographer for the Chicago Sun-Times. He served as an official White House photographer for President Ronald Reagan from June 1983 until 1989. He was also the official photographer for the funeral services of Ronald Reagan in 2004.

Second-term official portrait of Ronald Reagan, June 1985

He got married to Patti Lease in 2013.

Pete Souza Net Worth

Pete Souza is one of the richest Photographer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pete Souza 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He earned his cum laude degree with an BS in public communications at Boston University.

In between his work at The White House, he worked as a photographer for The Chicago Tribune.

Peter Joseph Souza (born December 31, 1954) is an American photojournalist, the former Chief Official White House Photographer for U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama and the former director of the White House Photography Office. 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Pete Souza Dating?

According to our records, Pete Souza married to Patti Lease. As of December 1, 2023, Pete Souza’s is not dating anyone.

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Souza was an assistant professor of photojournalism at Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication After the November 2008 election, he was asked to become the official White House photographer for his second time for the new President-elect Obama. On January 14, 2009, the new presidential portrait was released; it is the first time that an official presidential portrait was taken with a digital camera. A week later Souza was present at the inauguration and the following day he was the only photographer present for Obama’s second swearing-in on Obama’s first workday in the Oval Office.

Facts & Trivia

Pete Ranked on the list of most popular Photographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pete Souza celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

The Situation Room (2011) by Souza became one of the most-viewed on Flickr.

Top Facts about Pete Souza

1. Pete Souza served as the Chief Official White House Photographer.
2. He worked under both President Obama and President Reagan.
3. Souza has published several books, including “Obama: An Intimate Portrait.”
4. He has over 2 million followers on Instagram.
5. Souza’s photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world.
6. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1954.
7. Souza studied journalism at Boston University and photography at Kansas State University.
8. His work has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography.
9. Souza also served as a photographer for the Chicago Tribune and National Geographic Magazine.
10. He is known for capturing candid moments of political leaders and their families.

How old is Pete Souza?

67 years (December 31, 1954)

Where was Pete Souza born?

New Bedford, MA

Who is the current White House photographer?

Official White House Photographer
Seal of the White House
Incumbent Adam Schultz since January 20, 2021
Executive Office of the President White House Office
Reports to| The president

What camera does Pete Souza use?

BONUS: Pete Souza’s go-to camera gear When Souza was shooting at the White House, he carried two Canon 5D Mark II bodies, which had the quietest shutter at that time. Each of Souza’s cameras held a prime lens: a 35mm f/1.4 and a 50mm f/1.4. He carried a third lens in a pouch, a 135mm, which he often used as well.

Who is Pete Souza married to?

Patti Lease