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.
President Barack Obama climbs into his limousine after greeting bystanders during an unannounced stop at The Gateway Breakfast House in Portland, Ore. after arriving from San Francisco, Calif. for campaign events on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. The President is in the midst of a three-day campaign swing up the West Coast starting yesterday in Reno, Nev. and Oakland, Calif., and continuing on to Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
Supporters listen as President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at The Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. The President is in the midst of a three-day campaign swing up the West Coast starting yesterday in Reno, Nev. and Oakland, Calif., and continuing on to Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at the Paramount Theater Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Seattle, Wa. The President is embarking upon a two day campaign swing to the West Coast for campaign events in Seattle, Wa. and Los Angeles, Calif. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
A glass of water left for President Barack Obama sits onstage following a campaign event at the Cincinnati Music Hall during a swing state campaign trip to Ohio on Monday, July 16, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama answers audience questions during the town hall portion of a campaign event the Cincinnati Music Hall during a swing state campaign trip to Ohio on Monday, July 16, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
9 month-old Claudia Kuechle is seen after being held by President Barack Obama at a campaign event the Cincinnati Music Hall on Monday, July 16, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on middle class tax relief at a campaign rally at the Kirkwood Recreation Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
A Secret Service Agent stands watch as President Barack Obama delivers remarks on middle class tax relief at a campaign rally at the Kirkwood Recreation Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
Supporters of President Barack Obama listen to the President in an overflow room at a campaign event at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Va. during a campaign swing through Virginia on Friday, July 13, 2012. The President is scheduled to attend events in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Roanoke, Va. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
A supporter holds a campaign sign bearing President Barack Obama's "Forward" slogan at a campaign event at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Va. during a campaign swing through Virginia on Friday, July 13, 2012. The President is scheduled to attend events in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Roanoke, Va. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Urban LEague President Marc H. Morial before delivering remarks at the National Urban League convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama waves goodbye to supporters after delivering remarks at the National Urban League convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at Fire Station #1 in Roanoke, Va. during a campaign swing through Virginia on Friday, July 13, 2012. The President is scheduled to attend events in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Roanoke, Va. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
Bystanders watch as President Barack Obama's motorcade passes through downtown Austin, Tex. during a fundraising swing through Texas on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The President traveled to San Antonio earlier in the day for more campaign fundraisers. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama greets a patron of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall 3219 in Hampton, Va. during a campaign swing through Virginia on Friday, July 13, 2012. The President is scheduled to attend events in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Roanoke, Va. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
Nine-year-old Kingston Stillwell Thomas holds a photo of President Barack Obama at a campaign event at Phoebus High School in Hampton, Va. during a campaign swing through Virginia on Friday, July 13, 2012. The President is scheduled to attend events in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Roanoke, Va. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
(Top) The marquee outside the Fox Theatre in Oakland, Calif. (Bottom) Portraits or President Barack Obama are seen before a campaign event for President Barack Obama on Monday, July 23, 2012. The President is embarking upon a three-day campaign swing up the West Coast starting in Reno, Nev. and continuing to Oakland, Calif., Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet military personnel and their families during the White House Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
Guests arrive on the South Lawn of The White House for a 4th of July fireworks watching party and cookout. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama holds a roundtable discussion with the McLaughlin family in their dining room in Cedar Rapids, Iowa while campaigning for re-election on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
Members of the local media train their cameras on President Barack Obama as he greets supporters after disembarking Air Force One at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Tex. during a fundraising swing through Texas on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The President traveled to San Antonio earlier in the day for more campaign fundraisers. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a campaign fundraiser at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Tex. during a campaign fundraising swing through Texas on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The President will travel to Austin later in the evening for more fundraisers. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
Used chocolate mousse glasses and an Obama donor at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Tex. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
A fundraiser attendee takes a photograph of President Barack Obama as he delivers remarks at a campaign fundraiser at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Tex. during a campaign fundraising swing through Texas on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The President will travel to Austin later in the evening for more fundraisers. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama exits the stage after delivering remarks at a campaign fundraiser at the Austin Music Hall in Austin, Tex. during a fundraising swing through the state on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The President traveled to San Antonio earlier in the day for more campaign fundraisers. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
Air Force One flies over part of The Grand Canyon in Arizona on June 7, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama boards Air Force One at Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore. after appearing at campaign events in the city on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. The President is in the midst of a three-day campaign swing up the West Coast starting yesterday in Reno, Nev. and Oakland, Calif., and continuing on to Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a Campaign fundraiser at the House of Blues in New Orleans, La. before delivering remarks to the Urban League at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
VFW officials watch as President Barack Obama is introduced at the 113th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The President is embarking upon a three-day campaign swing up the West Coast starting in Reno, Nev. and continuing to Oakland, Calif., Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the National Urban League convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
VFW National Assistant Sergeant at Arms Joy Ausman listens as President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the 113th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The President is embarking upon a three-day campaign swing up the West Coast starting in Reno, Nev. and continuing to Oakland, Calif., Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama during an unannounced stop at the Hanover Seafood Market 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.
President Barack Obama hands a Presidential challenge coin to Chief Master Sergeant Trae R. King after landing at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Va. during a campaign swing through Virginia on Friday, July 13, 2012. The President is scheduled to attend events in Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Roanoke, Va. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama arrives at Andrews Air Force Base aboard Marine One (Left) and boards Air Force One (Right) before traveling to New York City, N.Y. for campaign events on Monday, July 30, 2012. Luke Sharret for The New York Times.
President Barack Obama walks to Marine One at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington after traveling to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to campaign for re-election on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
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**Photos copyright Luke Sharrett and The New York Times**
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Unbelievable photos. Well done.
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