Eric Draper

Eric Draper (George W. Bush’s White House Photographer) recalling a funny moment he had with the President: One spring day in 2003, I was sitting at my desk when the phone rang. It was Ashley Estes, the president's personal secretary. "The president wants you now. Get up here," she said. I had no idea what was happening. Was I missing a historic meeting? Did a world crisis just start? Ashley pointed me to the Oval Office. The president was standing alone behind his desk, looking out the window. His back was to me. "Eric, can you see it? A duck is walking across the South Lawn," he said. He must have thought it would make a great photo. I walked up next to him, looked out the window, and only saw lush, green grass. "It's gone now," he said. "Maybe you can catch it next time." Still catching my breath, I walked back to my office thinking, "My job is unbelievable." Extract from Eric Draper’s book “Front Row Seat”

Chief photographer to George W. Bush reflects on 9/11 kxxv.com/news/20-years-…

New #AllTheBest #Podcast: President George W. Bush's White House Photographer @prezfotog discuss how Eric landed the job, the historical importance of the role and the experience of photographing two living Presidents together, who were father and son. apple.co/34cRvri

“In Conversation with Sharon Farmer and Eric Draper:” with @mikeamccoyphoto, @SalimahAli2, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, @tomayia, Lynsey Weatherspoon, Marty Williams, @photogriot, and @bunnisays. Today, Mar 5 at 5:00 PM MST on @joinclubhouse! joinclubhouse.com/event/xLNvXwdK

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT I presented images along side President Obama’s photographer Pete Souza last Wednesday night for an online event called Projections. My recorded presentation is now available here: projections.live/artists-1 Enjoy.

@lizzyw196421 Da@d@cadda

The senator from TN is using the stage to trash others ! So irresponsible

The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center presents an up-close and personal look at the George W. Bush presidency as captured by Eric Draper @prezfotog as the Director White House Photo Office and President Bush’s personal photographer Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6PM CT rebrand.ly/throughthelens

Tune in to the Bob Clark Show on AM 770 KKOB Radio tomorrow morning at 9am Mountain Time. I will be a guest on the show to talk about my experience photographing President George W. Bush on September 11th 2001. You can also listen live online at: newsradiokkob.com

Behind the lens with George W. Bush's White House photographer @CNNPolitics cnn.com/videos/politic…

@Stoneyman22 Me too here in New Mexico. Where are you?

More historic images from @prezfotog of yesterday's state funeral events for President George H. W. Bush in our nation's capital. #Remembering41 #Bush41

In case you missed last night's even in College Station. Check this story and video. kagstv.com/article/news/l…

Happy Anniversary to @GeorgeHWBush and Barbara Bush. They are the longest-married couple in presidential history, since celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary Saturday. Their love is inspiring. Photo by Eric Draper @Prezfotog

This is America, where we do peaceful transitions of power. This happened 8 years ago today as just like its happening right now.

NASA is looking at Albuquerque today from the space station! Photo by astronaut Jeff Williams @Astro_Jeff. #nmtrue twitter.com/ingallsimages/…

@ingallsimages @prezfotog hello Bill. Cool photo! We are having fun down here.

ICYMI My CNN interview yesterday on newly released WH photos I took of President Bush responding to the 911 attacks. cnn.it/1rPPcqh

@VincentAI12 Nice to meet you last week. Great voice you have!

Here's an interview I did with Austin's KUT News Radio on my 9/11 experience. tiny.cc/ldo92w

My view on Fox and Friends. Interview about my book "Front Row Seat" will air tomorrow. #FrontRowSeat #FoxandFriends