by Pete Souza
First published 2017
Pete Souza served as White House photographer throughout Barack Obama's eight years in office. He captured nearly two million photographs during the most significant moments of the presidency. This collection presents over 300 of his most striking images in large format print quality. The photographs span from highly classified situations to intimate family moments. Souza documented Obama and his advisors in the Situation Room during the bin Laden operation. He also photographed the President's interactions with his daughters, world leaders, and ordinary citizens. The images show Obama leading the nation through major challenges and celebrating hard earned victories. Souza includes detailed captions and stories that explain the context behind each photograph. The book reveals both the demands of the presidency and Obama's character as he guided the country through a pivotal period in American history.
Genres: biography, history, non-fiction, 21st-century, photography, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes
Setting: White House
Period: 2009-2017
352 pages · Kindle Edition · Voracious