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Posted by22 hours ago

Is anyone here connected to Pete Souza?

I know it's a long shot, but he is local. TLDR I'm just hoping to get one of his business cards.

Longer story: 15 years ago my dad switched careers to pursue photography full-time. He became an excellent photojournalist for my hometown's local newspaper and in 2013, had the opportunity to photograph President Obama at a stop in my hometown. Pete was next to him in the press pit and was one of his heroes, so shooting alongside him made that a highlight of his career. He asked Pete's assistant (? I think) for a business card and they said it would be no problem, but it got forgotten in the shuffle of a busy day. My mom is making my dad a shadow box to commemorate some of his biggest accomplishments in these 15 years and he would love to include that business card if we can get our hands on one ☺️. Thanks in advance if anyone has the connection.

PS - my dad said in the years that immediately followed, he did try reaching out to Pete via his website contact info and through a Twitter DM. He didn't get a response (fair, busy guy) and I don't think he wanted to pester anymore.

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He's fairly active on Instagram, you might try there?

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level 2

He also promotes his book talks/signings on there, so if he doesn't respond to a DM or a comment on one of his photos that would probably be the second best option.

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level 1

I met him as I worked security for the last time he spoke at the orpheum. I wish you the best of connecting with him

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level 1

I'd send him a letter. You can find his address at access dane.

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level 1

"Mystery To Me" has done things with him; they might have something.

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level 2

Yup. We had a book signing with him at Garth's Brew Bar. Just messaging him on Instagram is probably your best bet though, he's active there.

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· 8 hr. ago
Downtown

he took a photo of me painting a mural, I'd like to get a copy of that, if you get a hold of him lmk.

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