Steve Jobs Disliked Photography, Yet Declared This Portrait 'The Finest Image Ever Captured of Me'

Photographer's Encounter with Steve Jobs: In 2006, photographer Albert Watson captured a reluctant Steve Jobs for a magazine feature, managing to ease the tension by promising a quick session.

Iconic Portrait Creation: Watson approached the shoot simply, resulting in a powerful close-up of Jobs that he later praised as "maybe the best picture ever taken of me."

Legacy of the Photograph: After Jobs' death in 2011, Apple used the portrait as a tribute, solidifying its status as an iconic representation of his legacy.

Steve Jobs' Impact on Apple: Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976, led significant innovations, and returned to the company after a brief hiatus, ultimately shaping Apple's rise to a market capitalization of $3.337 trillion before his passing.