Adam Schultz
American photographer (born 1980s)
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Adam Schultz (born 1983 or 1984)[1] is an American photographer who served as the chief official White House photographer for the presidency of Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025.[2][3]
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Adam Schultz | |
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Schultz photographing Joe Biden at the 2019 Iowa State Fair | |
| Chief Official White House Photographer | |
| In office January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Shealah Craighead |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Torok |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1983 or 1984 (age 42) |
| Education | Georgia State University |
| Website | adamschultzphotography |
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 led 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
- Lawrence Jackson (photographer of Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris)
