Doug Mills, a veteran photographer for the New York Times, won a Pulitzer Prize for his gripping images of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Mills, who has covered every president since 1983, attributes his success to his extensive experience and a bit of luck. He was remarkably close to the action, capturing the moment a bullet flew by Trump's head, and later showed Trump the photos, which the President found impressive. Mills' instincts as a sports photographer helped him maintain focus during the chaotic event.
This is by far the most dangerous situation I've ever been in, said Mills, who has photographed every president since 1983. He added that it was also the most historic set of pictures he'd ever taken.
I didn't take my finger off the shutter. I didn't flinch, he said, adding his experience as a sports photographer probably came into play.
My instincts for shooting sports really came through because it's so fast and you're waiting for that one peak moment.
Mills said he was stunned after he sent his photos back to the office, when editor Jennifer Mosbrucker called to say that...
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