Robert Earl Carter (July 5, 1946-present) American Photojournalist/Photographer/Author, best known for work covering Southern Appalachian Region of United States. Born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, but also lived in West Palm Beach, Florida and Huntsville, Alabama. Currently resides in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Newspaper work
editChief Photographer, Kingsport TN Times-News, Staff Photographer, Miami FL Herald, Photo Editor, The Huntsville AL Times
Books
editBest known for "Appalachian Album" collection of Southern Appalachian Work...."Buck, Diary of a Season" about legendary basketball coach Buck Van Huss...."Salt of the Earth" features early work around East Tennessee area.
Video
editVarious video works published on You Tube:
Personal life
editCarter was married to Gloria Jean Carter 1967-1983 and Susan Cross 1992-2001. He has four children.