Pete Souza Publishes Photography Book 'Obama: An Intimate Portrait'

A day in the life of Barack Obama.

Art
4,487 Hypes 0 Comments

Pete Souza, the Chief Official White House Photographer for both U.S. Presidents, Ronald Regan and Barack Obama, has just released a 352-page book documenting his favorite photos of Obama’s eight-year tenure. As Chief Photographer, Souza had top-level security clearance and effectively shadowed Obama at every major meeting and event. “I was there all the time” Souza explains, he says that he tried to be as invisible as possible by having “a small footprint — not using a noisy camera, not using flash and moving around gingerly… trying to be a piece of the woodwork.”

As the selection of images above show, Souza had a truly privileged view into the life of a man, who in his time served, held one of the most high-pressure jobs in the world. Souza estimates, that over the span of Obama’s time in office, he took around 1.9 million photos — some days he’d take more than 2,000. The acclaimed photographer’s new book, Obama: An Intimate Portrait, is a collection of his most prized snaps and can be bought over at Amazon.

In other Arts news, 5 Pointz Artists has received compensation for whitewashed graffiti.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Carrots by Anwar Carrots Has Been Selected to Take Part in The "L.A. Original" Initiative
Fashion

Carrots by Anwar Carrots Has Been Selected to Take Part in The "L.A. Original" Initiative

In support of the Downtown Women’s Center of Los Angeles.

Gucci Mane Flaunts $10 Million USD Atlantic Records Deal
Music

Gucci Mane Flaunts $10 Million USD Atlantic Records Deal

The new “Million Dollar Man.”

PUMA Has Unleashed the All-New Jamming Cushion Model
Footwear

PUMA Has Unleashed the All-New Jamming Cushion Model

Featuring a midsole packed with jamming pebbles.

Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill, Migos & Future Featured on Netflix's 'Bright' Soundtrack
Music

Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill, Migos & Future Featured on Netflix's 'Bright' Soundtrack

See the tracklist here.

NEPENTHES' Latest Fall/Winter 2017 Editorial Is a Lesson on Clashing Prints
Fashion

NEPENTHES' Latest Fall/Winter 2017 Editorial Is a Lesson on Clashing Prints

Classic and bold.


JAY-Z Addresses Meek Mill's Sentence at '4:44' Dallas Show
Music

JAY-Z Addresses Meek Mill's Sentence at '4:44' Dallas Show

“He caught a charge when he was, like, 19. He’s 30 now.”

Sean Wotherspoon's Nike Air Max 97 x Air Max 1 Hybrid Receives an Official Release Date
Footwear

Sean Wotherspoon's Nike Air Max 97 x Air Max 1 Hybrid Receives an Official Release Date

Mark your calendars.

HAVEN's Latest Editorial "Liquid Moon" Balances Sportswear & Technical Apparel
Fashion

HAVEN's Latest Editorial "Liquid Moon" Balances Sportswear & Technical Apparel

SOPHNET., Stone Island, White Mountaineering and more.

Watch Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Compete in the Ultimate Dad Joke Challenge
Entertainment

Watch Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Compete in the Ultimate Dad Joke Challenge

“What’s the most crunk place to go to the bathroom?”

Nike's Kobe A.D. Mid Gets Wrapped in Grey Snakeskin
Footwear

Nike's Kobe A.D. Mid Gets Wrapped in Grey Snakeskin

Reptilian makeover for Mamba.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.