Fred Watkins

Fred Watkins

Keynote Speaker: Freelance Photographer at Fox News Channel

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Fred Watkins Biography

Fred Watkins is a renowned editorial photographer who has covered national, political and historical events, politicians, celebrities, and day-to-day life for the past 40 years. He began in the Time-Life photo lab, washing and drying prints and assisting some of Life Magazine’s greatest photographers such as Gordon Parks, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Carl Mydans, Dmitri Kessel and David Douglas Duncan. Watkins also worked with the first Black Pulitzer Prize winner in photography, Moneta Sleet, at Johnson Publishing Company.

Watkins started out as paparazzi and learned the ropes from the king of paparazzi, Ron Galella. He then did freelance assignments for Time, Life and People magazines while still working in the Time-Life lab. In 1987, he was hired as a staff photographer for Johnson Publishing Company.

Watkins's assignments have taken him around the world. He was the first photographer to photograph George W. Bush in his private quarters on Air Force One. He has traveled with Presidents Clinton and Bush to Africa, and with Jesse Jackson to Brazil. Watkins also traveled to Jerusalem to photograph the Gaza Strip and other historic landmarks. His most honored accomplishment was to document Nelson Mandela's first tour of the USA after being released from prison in 1990.

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Fred Watkins Speaking Topics

How I Did It: The Perseverance and Hard Work of Being a Professional Photographer

Photographic Walk Through History

Fred Watkins Videos

History Preserved for Generations with Fred Watkins - YouTube

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What topics does Fred Watkins speak about?

Fred Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design and Photography.

Where does Fred Watkins travel from?

Fred Watkins generally travels from Fredericksburg, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Fred Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art & Design and Photography. The estimated speaking fee range to book Fred Watkins for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Fred Watkins generally travels from Fredericksburg, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David Wright, Helen Owen and Zack Kalter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Fred Watkins for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Fred Watkins Speaking Topics

  • How I Did It: The Perseverance and Hard Work of Being a Professional Photographer

  • Photographic Walk Through History

Fred Watkins Videos

History Preserved for Generations with Fred Watkins - YouTube
  • How do I book Fred Watkins to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Fred Watkins for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Fred Watkins, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Fred Watkins or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Fred Watkins for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Fred Watkins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Fred Watkins, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Fred Watkins speak about?

    Fred Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design and Photography.
  • Where does Fred Watkins travel from?

    Fred Watkins generally travels from Fredericksburg, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Fred Watkins?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Fred Watkins for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Fred Watkins for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Fred Watkins or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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