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A Portrait of Michelle Obama

A big thank you to all the wonderful people I met yesterday – what an incredible campaign staff! Big thanks to J and A for continuing the exhausting work – you are both so great at what you do. And, hey, I didn’t lose my clearance pin this time šŸ™‚

To Ms. Butler, I will be sending you the portraits of Dr. Maya Angelou and Michelle Obama for your archival work. I loved the opportunity of photographing such phenomenal women together. Just the gift of being there with them together was amazing enough. Thank you.

To those who I photographed with Michelle throughout the day and evening, I am launching a private gallery today, so you will be receiving a link in a few hours. In the meantime, a portrait:

16 responses to “A Portrait of Michelle Obama”

  1. Lisa says:

    just gorgeous!! I love how you brought forth her warmth and softness, while her joyful smile radiates! what a fabulous way to be a part of history in the making!!

  2. Lisa says:

    just gorgeous!! I love how you brought forth her warmth and softness, while her joyful smile radiates! what a fabulous way to be a part of history in the making!!

  3. hidavis says:

    Are we going to lose you to Capitol Hill in November?! Fantastic shot and what a privilege you’ve been given to capture these moments!!

  4. hidavis says:

    Are we going to lose you to Capitol Hill in November?! Fantastic shot and what a privilege you’ve been given to capture these moments!!

  5. melissa says:

    What a gorgeous photo! Lisa was totally right, you captured all of her best qualities!

  6. melissa says:

    What a gorgeous photo! Lisa was totally right, you captured all of her best qualities!

  7. Tamara says:

    Thanks for the cool comments and messages – no plans to move to D.C. in the near future, Leslie!! šŸ˜‰

  8. Tamara says:

    Thanks for the cool comments and messages – no plans to move to D.C. in the near future, Leslie!! šŸ˜‰

  9. Andee says:

    I am loving the subjects you share with us and the outstanding photography!!

  10. Andee says:

    I am loving the subjects you share with us and the outstanding photography!!

  11. Sarah says:

    Beautiful!!!

  12. Sarah says:

    Beautiful!!!

  13. Stacy says:

    Oh Tamera!!! Do you know I named my first born after Maya Angelou! Amazing you got to photographer such amazing women! You are so correct PHENOMENAL women they are! And so are you!

  14. Stacy says:

    Oh Tamera!!! Do you know I named my first born after Maya Angelou! Amazing you got to photographer such amazing women! You are so correct PHENOMENAL women they are! And so are you!

  15. Kareem says:

    Don’t go that way šŸ˜›

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