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Steven Paul Whitsitt
Born (1960-10-25) October 25, 1960 (age 64)
Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
🏳️ NationalityAmerican
🏫 EducationBrooks Institute of Photography
💼 Occupation
Known forPhotography

Search Steven Paul Whitsitt on Amazon.Steven Paul Whitsitt (born October 25th, 1960) is an American portrait, architecture, & fashion photographer.[1]. He was Michael Jackson’s personal photographer from 1994 to 1996, during the Dangerous period[2]

Early life[edit]

Born in Port Huron, Michigan.[2] on October 25th, 1960, Steven Paul Whitsitt is the third of four children of Sally Rae Whitsitt (Hocket) and Paul Arthur Whitsitt[citation needed]. He enlisted in the US Navy in April of 1981 and was stationed in Ventura County, California[2] with the United States Naval Construction Battalions, better known as the Seabees[citation needed]. His interest in photography started in the military, picking it up as a hobby before receiving an honorable discharge in April 1986[2]. After his military discharge, he attended The Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California, and graduated in June of 1990 with a BA in Photographic Illustration[2]

Career[edit]

Michael Jackson[edit]

While working as an assistant in Los Angeles in 1993, another assistant contacted him requesting he cover for a job they couldn't attend. That job was to assist Michael Jackson’s official photographer at the time, Sam Emerson, during the “Black or White” video. He remained as the photographer's assistant for 3 years, while simultaneously working as a freelance photographer. While working for Jackson, he went to Neverland Ranch, attended Michael Jackson’s appearance at the 1993 Super Bowl halftime show, worked on Jackson’s music videos, and assisted on the Dangerous World Tour.[2]

After returning from the tour, Sam Emerson was let go, and he was offered the opportunity to become the head photographer based on the results from a test shoot in New York City. The shoot involved Jackson wearing a military uniform and tassels on the shoulders. Jackson was pleased with the results, and hired him as the official photographer.[2]

He was the official photographer while Jackson was recording his HIStory album, shooting stills and single covers for the songs “Smile,” “Scream,” and “You Are Not Alone.” He also covered Jackson’s philanthropy work with hospital visits and with the Heal the World Foundation.

The 'Smile' Single Album Cover[edit]

Jackson always had an affinity toward Charlie Chaplin, and especially his film "The Kid." In 1994, Michael wanted to shoot a single cover for the song “Smile” in the same style as a scene from the movie where Charlie Chaplin's character sits on a stoop with Jackie Coogan in a publicity photo. He helped produce the shoot and took the photo used on the album cover.[3][4][5] He also shot several close up portrait shots of Michael while Michael was in the Charlie Chaplin costume.[4] These photos would later be featured in the official Michael Jackson Opus[citation needed].

In 1996, he was let go, and later moved to North Carolina.[2]

Architectural Photography[edit]

He is a co-author of 6 books on architectural photography, all published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.:

  • Arts & Crafts Houses[6]
  • Lowcountry Plantations: Georgia & South Carolina[7]
  • Esherick, Maloof, and Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans[8]
  • Handmade Houses[9]
  • The Kitchen Guide[10]
  • Built with Stone: Eight Contemporary Artisans[11]

References[edit]

  1. "Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography | About". Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Making Connections That Matter: Photographer Steven Paul Whitsitt". Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  3. "Steven Paul Whitsitt – Interview". bricenajar.com. 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography | Michael Jackson". Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  5. Hector Barjot (2017-03-19), S2-EP20-Steven Whitsitt Interview-with english and french subtittles, retrieved 2018-10-19
  6. Paul., Whitsitt, Steven (2010). Arts & crafts houses. Skinner, Tina. Atglen, Pa.: Schiffer Pub., Ltd. ISBN 9780764336706. OCLC 699502832. Search this book on
  7. 1963-, Skinner, Tina, (2010). Lowcountry plantations : Georgia & South Carolina. Whitsitt, Steven Paul. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9780764334153. OCLC 475457019. Search this book on
  8. Tina., Skinner, (2009). Esherick, Maloof, Nakashima : homes of the master wood artisans. Whitsitt, Steven Paul. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 9780764332029. OCLC 264045717. Search this book on
  9. Paul., Whitsitt, Steven (2009). Handmade houses. Skinner, Tina. Atglen, Pa.: Schiffer Pub. ISBN 9780764332036. OCLC 264045049. Search this book on
  10. M., Jensen, Laura (2008). The kitchen guide. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Pub. ISBN 9780764328893. OCLC 183266446. Search this book on
  11. Paul., Whitsitt, Steven (2011). Built with stone : eight contemporary artisans. Marth, Jesse. Atglen, Pa.: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. ISBN 9780764339417. OCLC 776633413. Search this book on


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