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California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism following revelations that his office pays a professional photographer $200,000 a year to document his activities. The six-figure salary, funded by taxpayer dollars, goes to Charles Ommanney, a renowned photographer with an impressive portfolio that includes work for high-profile figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, former President George W. Bush, and former President Barack Obama.
Ommanney’s role involves capturing and curating photo opportunities for the state's top executive, documenting both official events and more informal moments. Despite his notable. . .