Luke Sharrett - Photojournalist (434)851-3955: September 2012

Sunday, September 23, 2012

On the Campaign Trail

During the month of July I visited eleven different states with President Barack Obama. As the President began to kick his campaign into high gear my fellow photojournalists from the AP, Reuters, and AFP and I packed our bags and hit the road. The rallies, airports, and motorcade rides really begin to blend together when you spend a month on the campaign trail, but I'll never forget the laughter and memories made with my friends in the White House Press Pool. My editors, mentors, and colleagues deserve my gratitude every day for giving me this amazing opportunity and allowing me to stand on the shoulders of giants.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks in the rain at a campaign event at Walkerton Tavern & Gardens in Glen Allen, Va. during the second half of a two day campaign swing through Virginia on Saturday, July 14, 2012. The President is scheduled to attend events in Richmond and Clifton, Va. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Summer in the City

What a blessing it's been to have work this Summer.

Marine One, with President Barack Obama aboard, comes in for a landing at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago, Ill. on Friday, June 1, 2012. The President is visiting his hometown of Chicago to appear at campaign fundraisers in the city. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Memorial Day

I spent Memorial Day 2012 in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery. It was the somberest of days.

Sondra May of Mclean, Va. hugs the grave of her father, Air Force Col. William Lawrence Walters, at Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012. Luke Sharrett/The New York Times.