John White (photographer)

John White (born 1945) is an American photojournalist known for his decades-long career at the Chicago Sun-Times. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 1982 for his consistently excellent and varied work. His photographs often focus on everyday life, social issues, and community events in Chicago and beyond. White's work is recognized for its powerful storytelling, emotional impact, and technical skill. He has also dedicated his career to mentoring young photographers and promoting photojournalism education. He is often praised for his dedication to capturing the human spirit and using photography as a tool for social good. White is a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he teaches photojournalism.