early life and career cecil william stoughton was an american photographer, best known for being president john f. kennedy's photographer during his white house years. born in 1920 in oskaloosa, iowa, stoughton developed a passion for photography at an early age. he began his career as a photographer for the united states army, where he honed his skills and eventually became one of the most renowned photographers of his time. notable works and achievements stoughton's most notable work was his photography during president kennedy's white house years. he was present at the motorcade at which k…