What It Takes To Be A White House Photographer

Pete Souza served as the official White House photographer for both President Barack Obama and President Ronald Reagan. Souza said for both administrations he put his personal life on hold for eight years to document history. Seven days a week, Souza followed Obama, capturing some of the most iconic moments of the administration. Souza breaks down his famous shots and what it took to get the gig. Catch Pete Souza's new documentary "The Way I See It" premiering on MSNBC on October 16 at 10 p.m. EST.
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What It Takes To Be A White House Photographer

[@jasonnguyen6493]

Who’s photographing the photographer

[@doingbettereveryday]

The KKK.... donald trump hired them.

[@ewwpoorpeople5684]

Everybody asks what the photographer is doing but never how they're doing :(

[@zackyarya4801]

another photographer for sure 😁

[@Propaganda_Films]

Obama

[@DrMD-1]

Who watches the Watchmen?

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

I've photo bombed many of their pictures as a ghost.

[@JuiceisGood]

Hold up-😳

[@jimmyhsp]

oh shit

[@zalad3508]

nice thanks for the idea I gonna do this so much when I die :D

[@OgBlkSayn03]

get out the comments and get your ass back on the penny Abe!

[@chesterloh7060]

Lolll😂

[@capslock5704]

Next episode What it takes to be the White House's Photographer's Photographer

[@chrislee1422]

lol

[@Mlggamer-iq9je]

Then the photographers photographers photographer

[@delgaworld5817]

@@Mlggamer-iq9je then the photographers photographers photographers photographer

[@pxrplehalo]

@@delgaworld5817 Then the photographer’s photographer’s photographer’s photographer’s photographer

[@garythesnail8863]

@@pxrplehalo then the photographer’s photographer’s photographer’s photographer’s photographer’s photographer

[@marymclean9382]

”I’m not the best photographer” *Shows amazing pieces of art that take a ton of talent and skill to capture*

[@SnehPatel96]

It’s more so being in the right place at the right time. There’s hundreds of photographers who would have similar work if they also had access

[@VENOM3593]

Photography is all about capturing the defining moment. Anyone can take pictures not anyone has the eye to spot it/be there at the right time.

[@dablet]

in my experience, people with skills dont think they are good. smart people dont think they are smart. only dumb people think they are smart. con man Dump still has not released his college transcript.

[@lewxamgnaw]

And then picks nose

[@aggressiveloaf6900]

I'm sure he's paid fairly and then some, but the dedication to follow the President and document stuff, admirable.

[@Berny27]

lmao I would do it too. Who wouldn't. Easy job, getting paid to travel, meet the world's leaders, and just to take photos. Your not politically responsible or anything lol

[@ahmedgamal-lf8hl]

Just for people who think it's an easy task to take such photos ... Professionally you need to have the skill to predict the next at least 3 second range of framings to take this level of perfect snapshots of time ... Not to mention lighting, pressure, the good choice of angle, lens and camera settings absolutely nerv wrecking job

[@TheJrbdog]

Also for every one photo we do see, there's dozens that weren't good enough to release.

[@bngr_bngr]

ahmed gamal Souza setups each shot. The White House photographer use to document the President. With Obama it turned away from documentary to publicity.

[@TheJrbdog]

@@bngr_bngr It's always been about publicity. That doesn't mean it can't be impromptu.

[@brendanzhang7488]

@@bngr_bngr ,it been both both document but i think there is another job for that but i dont know but i still think it still document and publicity

[@kmansfield8770]

yet i can do it on my phone

[@kaindaki]

What impresses me is how well put together the photos are without any planning! Just business as usual and boom

[@yksolutions8437]

Here's why @Randy Pobst loves Dash Cams - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5bEgIxjesqhgJI

[@varma.]

Imagine the security clearance this guy has! Safe to say, The Most Powerful Photographer In The World..yes former, but they all.

[@varma.]

@@Kigoz4Life Well, I don't know what definition you are implying for power but common sense dictates that any person who is assigned to be always in close proximity to the most powerful person in the world, would not be some random street side hooligan, tagged along only when photos are needed, NO. Someone who is always beside the president, having direct access to him, a federal employee, waiting and watching for that brilliant moments of history, will not just be guarded but also be scrutinized constantly by the secret service. So I think he IS powerful than some random photographer. May I suggest putting your time and effort for unnecessary questioning be perhaps put somewhere actually useful and beneficial?

[@mattpytlak]

He’s got a crazy high security clearance. He was in the Situation Room when bin Laden was killed.

[@AFlyingMayMay]

@Greedo there’s security clearances higher than Top Secret. You have TS//SCI, TS//SCI with polygraph, TS//RD (Restricted Data), and TS//SAP (Special Access Program). They aren’t higher in a sense, but rather sensitive information within Top Secret classification.

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

It's hard to explain these pictures. They're really beautiful sometimes and interesting IMO.

[@squirrelking9908]

@@screwtewb broooo 💀💀💀💀

[@malakupearson1725]

Im a big fan abe

[@its_zaheer7244]

@@screwtewb took a minute to get it but oh shit😂

[@christianenriquez52900]

@@screwtewb bruh im done with you 😂😂😂

[@jeannerohe1992]

The real question is who takes the photo of the photographer?

[@SY-sp8uo]

Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.

[@JuiceisGood]

@Alex NW Lmao😂💀💀

[@whitemouse7854]

What?

[@TheJrbdog]

Wtf, I literally gave a presentation about Pete Souza to my photo class less than 2 hours before this video was uploaded. (p.s. Pete Souza can you do a talk to my photo class plz?)

[@ewwpoorpeople5684]

Shoulda waited like another day. Needed the loud kid to stall until the end of class

[@jumpforitman]

Mr. Souza thank you for all your dedication and photos!

[@owenhido]

It’s amazing seeing a president who has leadership and respect for others

[@official_surge]

I can't even hold a camera straight and still

[@mymixedbiscuit9159]

First like for when this blows up

[@thememegoat8593]

Same

[@creativeclub2023]

I can feel that I'm at that moment by looking at pictures

[@Xnxnxnxn96]

Imagine being a photographer just to sound like an ak-47 in the background in historical moments.

[@JonBlondell]

He's one of the best, with empathy, and professionalism at the same time.

[@jomirife]

Good work, there were some epic photos.

[@ayeshaahmad5410]

Imagine being lucky enough to spend 8 years with Barack Obama. Oh also imagine spending 4 years following Trump...

[@unsearch]

😂

[@LibShitted]

Obama best boy

[@genociderjill]

@@jinbiezel683 'Trumptarded Infection' lol you're funny ! MAGA 2020 !

[@xenovia3502]

@@LibShitted best president

[@Antonio88870]

@@genociderjill yes, "America" are becoming great again as the clown are leaving the white House...

[@blu3380]

I love the photos of Barrack Obama when he's not serious!! It just makes me smile... 😊

[@Weakest_Bulgarian]

Obama knowingly ordered the execution of a American citizen. He's a monster

[@aronkimutai]

So down to earth

[@shanziejade710]

This is amazing

[@ma.katherinesomera9867]

Wow!

[@LurkerPatrol5]

I started learning photography in 2007 or so, when my dad gave me a point and shoot camera he got as a gift through work. I started learning the intricacies of the aperture, iso, and shutter speed triangle and how to frame and compose things. I was watching videos on rules and regulations, positives and negatives, and I noticed that my photography was a lot better in some ways when I didn't know those rules, and a lot more robotic and often worse when I adhered to rules. I was often looking for inspiration, and it was the right time for Pete Souza's photography to come in. I noticed that he flouted rules just a little bit in order to tell the story. He would intentionally frame the shots in ways that you wouldn't expect but it was eye-catching and dramatic. He really inspired me to the point where I was starting to get a lot more gig offers and was often the assistant or lead photographer for certain concerts and events and people. Truly an inspiration.

[@joshuasyrtash860]

Good video !

[@shuttertux1666]

Amazing. Really takes a lot to photograph such huge personalities. Trust, as rightly said is the key else one wouldn't get such impactful shots.

[@chansaicommerce1721]

AMAZING

[@migueldejesus443]

Souza is a legend!

[@tammypieters6864]

well done well done👍🏾💯

[@ANF4LYFE]

"I don't think that would happen today." I caught that shade lmao... 3:57

[@chingmui]

King of shade! Love him!!!

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nicely explained. Hi from Turkey.

[@pusythecat8485]

This is very wholesome

[@DONDONDON865]

I FREKING LOVE THIS VIDEO ITS BRILLIANT HIS VIEW IS INSANE

[@varma.]

Wow.. a president with skills, how..RARE these days..

[@JohnDoeTheTroll]

Wow... an idiot youtube commenter who lacks a brain... RARE these days!

[@Antonio88870]

@@JohnDoeTheTroll self-criticism? Admirable.

[@vasiovasio]

Great job Pete!

[@MatthewHollow]

I love this man

[@monkeyguy80]

Wow! Canon certainly must be very proud on it's Cams & scopes at the White House for 16 years. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊

[@izzatinurul97]

Humble

[@aravindnarayanan5664]

Pete photographed both of them for all eight years of their administration - WOW

[@gubbe278]

3:57 haha couldn't have described the current situation better!

[@herestia_photography]

i'm just a photographer of simple tastes. I see Pete Souza, I click :D

[@Speetlebeetle]

Regardless of where you are politically, we can all love this.

[@landonevans6129]

This is cool

[@chansaicommerce1721]

COOL !!!!!

[@xthukuh]

When Americans still had dignity.

[@michael-m]

Gotta love Pete

[@QoopSWE]

Crazy how like 4 people are first on the same video

[@ile-de-france8669]

Thanks BI👍✊

[@AshishKumar-up8cx]

Next Episode on who photographs the photographer please. We need to know this vital information

[@samproductionsextras5819]

Meanwhile, I still can't click a non shaky picture.

[@ta4890]

I’m a fan

[@zenkuro9795]

2:23 I like how president Obama sit next to the Admiral like he was the admiral's son 😂

[@beccamaloy2949]

This video just reminded me of how much I miss Obama

[@zhifancai3460]

A photographer, whose work will be guaranteed to be in history

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

Not an expert But I'm thinking it takes having a camera to do it but Idk

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

I've should've hired an officially Presidential photographer when I had the chance.

[@Kevingenender2]

Yes, you are not and expert. I'm a photographer and it's more difficult than that, thats why i admire Pete and every photojournalist that works to get the perfect shot

[@clarkevander]

@@Kevingenender2 chill. He's clearly joking. As in the first step is to have a camera.

[@samuela9245]

What a cool job

[@general_pinochet]

great advt for canon

[@st4yclutch391]

Yup

[@bearmugs1408]

It was probably a well paid job. But you can't want it for the money. You can tell this guy has a passion for photography and is probably grateful he got such an opportunity

[@jimmyhsp]

woah

[@syahidaalam7011]

Pete is such a badass

[@matthewsmogoane8038]

Did you reposit this? I swaer I saw this a couple of days ago.

[@AgentSmith0001]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

[@akosipolsu]

Dream job!

[@maverickwatchreviews]

It's easy a camera and a functioning nervous system to press the shutter button.

[@12345678946513]

Now, do a video on what it takes to be a photographer for the photographer

[@temporarymomentary]

That's how it should be. You photograph the history. Your personal views are your personal views. Keep them for yourself .

[@killacamtv111]

4:43 dude really tried to keep his nose smh🤣💯 like if you think he Ate it

[@xinyuhuiwang2558]

nicee

[@owenaraujo]

Did you notice he had his headphones on backwards

[@elliotjames3209]

Can you make a video of how presidents campaign transport for before the election has changed over the last 100 years

[@khidrrr]

now I wanna see... what it takes to be the photographer for the White House photographer. the guy documenting history of the guy documenting history.

[@doingbettereveryday]

I bet you donald trumps' photographer can now put "clown photographer" on his resume'.

[@TheJrbdog]

They're a she, btw. There are female photographers.

[@devoid-of-life]

@@TheJrbdog “it’s a she”

[@TriTran-qb9eg]

And Biden's and Regan's later years can be "Medical photographer", both Bush Jr.'s and Obama can be "War crime photographer", Nixon's can be "espionage photographer", Kennedy's can be "autopsy photographer", etc. . "Clown photographer" seems tame now doesn't it, but if you take into account any politicians that have pictures of themselves on their socials, the market is kinda flooded with clown photographers.

[@geekdiggy]

3:57 "i don't think that would happen today"

[@silverlve70]

Former President Obama, you are so missed.

[@Filiposw]

One photo can tell 1,000 words

[@pritamroy3338]

I want to be a landscape photographer I want to be a fashion photographer He: I want to be a present photographer 🔥

[@lei3114]

Everyone gangster till Abraham Lincoln comments

[@AmirYT1]

Should ask this man if aliens are real🤔

[@alexjoj-escun6856]

What camera does the chief photographer use?

[@sebastiankobialka4071]

nice guy

[@LiterallyPolio]

He's wearing his headphones backwards

[@coreygoree1256]

I would love to see ur Obama photo book

[@Curling_Rack]

1:23 - pizza party

[@vietn547]

early gang

[@bernardocidferreira4788]

Para os portugueses saberem este senhor é neto de Açorianos

[@youcantchangeyouryoutubeus6065]

Pete looks like he owns a pizza shop

[@Amandaxt25]

I'm more jealous that he rode on Air Force One 😩

[@samfutch8994]

A photographer with code level clearance.

[@aquaticaquatos4792]

Finally got to know the photographer of the meme

[@COOKBOY-ic1qb]

Hi

[@nimace8594]

And who takes the photographer's photo?

[@Kevin-wo3kp]

Mr Obama is an amazing man.

[@josiahpaulino8855]

Glorified Paparazzi

[@SamuelFilip]

reupload?

[@Zambi75]

Is it just me or does he look like an older Casey Neistat?

[@cassandrag9940]

Ok but who photographed the photographer

[@steammanx]

Nobody gonna talk about this picture 2:34

[@MrK67017]

Where do I send my resume?