Luke Sharrett is just 21, but he’s already had hundreds of photographs published in The New York Times. A year ago, Sharrett began what was supposed to be a three-month stint as the Times’ White House photojournalism intern. But his bosses were so impressed with the quality of his work — and his character — that the internship was extended. Over and over again. Sharrett quickly became just like another member of the press corps. He left the White House a couple of weeks ago to return to Western Kentucky University, but not before getting a nod from the leader of the free world, President Barack Obama himself, and absorbing the wisdom of some of the best photojournalists in the business.
Luke Sharrett, on being yourself behind the camera.
Doug Mills, on making mistakes.
Doug Mills, on attitude.
Luke Sharrett, on the changing world of media.