DISQUS

Eric Stafford · 1 year ago

I will remember the look on the faces of those two Black kids who didn't take their eyes off Obama for as long as I live. A photo that brilliantly captures the historic shifts that occur so infrequently in our lives that they have an imprint on your soul.

daniel · 1 year ago

That is the one that stuck out for me as well. I have it saved as my desktop background now as a reminder of what someone like Barack can do for the country.

Eric Stafford · 1 year ago

Oh my. Me too. I guess i missed Bobby Kennedy more than I thought.
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timolo08 · 1 year ago

Loved it.

Could expect a painting like this to be hanging in the Rockwell museum.

Terrintokyo · 1 year ago

your work is fantastic Callie. I learned about you from bagnewsnotes.

thank you

TRFEWWWETTH · 11 months ago

DUMMY

adam · 1 year ago

A man who sheds no tears for this series has no heart.

Jenni · 1 year ago

Amen to that! Obama is the true American Hero. I can't believe that our country is lucky enough to have this gentleman as our next president.

Jane Evelyn Atwood · 1 year ago

Thank you for a stunning selection of pictures of the man many hope will be President of the United States. Your wonderful moments, so varied and so well made, gave me hope, brought tears to my eyes, and made me dare to think that something will finally change. You alone have recorder an extremely important piece of history, whatever the outcome will be. Thank you. -JEA

Jeffrey Robbins · 1 year ago

saw the entire gallery on Obama. Nice work. Thoughtful, artistic and through. A gallery to be proud of. Keep up the good work
from a former Associated Press Photographer

J. Delano · 1 year ago

Great pictures, my favorites are the barber shop and the holes in the shoe soles. I met Callie several times during the Gore VP years, she's a nice person and i think that shows in the access she has and the pictures we see.

Old Lady · 1 year ago

So many people mentioned the shoe-sole picture, this old lady has to link back to the historic photo of Adlai Stevenson with a hole in the sole of his shoe. My first-time vote was for Stevenson. Voting has never been the same since - until 2008!!!
Heartfelt thanks for these superb photos, which I trust will one day be made available as a printed album.

Susan See · 1 year ago

Thank you for this amazing insight into our next president....I have to believe that he will be our next president. The images are extraordinary not only in technical areas but also in how you draw us, the viewer, into the lives of all photographed. I really love the image of the two young boys looking upward, their eyes say it all. Again thank you!

Elizabeth · 1 year ago

This is truly amazing. gave me chills & teary-eyed. Thank you for sharing with the world.

Jennifer · 1 year ago

This was wonderful. I'm so glad to have stumbled on this today. What a powerful reminder...of so many things.

Monica · 1 year ago

I feel you, Jennifer.

Please have a good day today...

tomas h. · 1 year ago

great essay
I was just clicking ,,show more images,, all the time :).
It will be a inspiration for me as I would like to get to photograph presidential campaign in my country next year.

Pat! · 1 year ago

wonderful photo essay, just wonderful

as a freelance photographer this is what i would love to do one day

skyeyedoc · 1 year ago

This is remarkable photography! Wonderful!

Sandi · 1 year ago

My friend emailed this link to me and I sit here moved to tears at the story these photographs tell..of a man who will transform the world. Thank you so much for your amazing eye and insight!

bill · 1 year ago

Callie,

Bill from DC (via Steph).....beautiful pix....say hi to the hubby for me.

lexicaljewel · 1 year ago

Callie these are absolutely stunning. You have an amazing eye, and your subject, well...I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. Thank you so much and please keep adding to this amazing story so that we can watch it unfold the way you are getting to.

TJ in central California · 1 year ago

.[this is good]

TJ in central California · 1 year ago

[this is great]

Tony · 1 year ago

This is great.

Monica · 1 year ago

I am sitting in Detroit writing this... It makes me full of hope and desperate to see Obama as our leader. The prospect for CHANGE that he proposes allows children and the adults we have become to transform this nation into something other than what has been crammed down our throat. If I may borrow Michelle Obama's words,

"For the first time, in a long time, I am proud of this country..."

Jay Morin · 1 year ago

Watching you from here, in Canada, must say I'm jealous of your future president.

Evan · 1 year ago

Another Canadian agrees.

Janet · 1 year ago

Another Canadian agreeing as well, and hoping that maybe some of that civility and grace might rub off on our own politicians.

Mike L. · 1 year ago

This was beautiful and strongly moving. Thank you for your hard work.

MrsTarquinBiscuitbarrel · 1 year ago

Callie, you are a major talent. Your photos show heart and soul--and even shoe soles. Bless you.

Louise G. · 1 year ago

You have done an amazing job. I have passed this link on to many of my friends and family. Thank you.

Kim Werker · 1 year ago

This is a stunning and telling story in pictures. Thank you so much for sharing it.

navigo · 1 year ago

Extraordinary!

stevegarfield · 1 year ago

Your photo essay is wonderful, thoughtful and hopeful.

deezee · 1 year ago

These photos give me hope and activate my spirit. I love being reminded of the power of photojournalism...

thank you.

renée · 1 year ago

I didn't want this gallery to end...

I was caught off guard when so many of the images, particularly the ones of Obama with Michelle and with his girls caused tears to sprout from my eyes. I felt my heart jump with joy for the tender moments you had captured.

I, too, have been following Obama's progress since 2004. After I heard him speak at the 2004 DNC, I said my family and boyfriend (husband now), "That man is going to be President someday." I have stopped believing in that possibility. And I can't even vote for him because I am Canadian (although married to an American, so perhaps one day, I will vote in an American election...).

Callie, your gallery helped me finally articulate what it is I love and admire so much about Obama: He's taught me that hope is more powerful than I could have imagined, that it can fortify me and propel me forward when everything else around me has succumbed to chaos, greed, violence and anything else that seems to pull the human spirit down.

Regardless of what happens on November 4, 2008, I feel we are a better world for having heeded Obama's call to hope.

renée · 1 year ago

oops...

that should have read i HAVEN'T stopped believing in that possibility (of Obama becoming President)...

thanks for the great catch, hubby,,,

jennie · 1 year ago

can't agree more!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarah Palin is God · 1 year ago

I hope she will enjoy her time photographing President-Elect John McCain the next four years. President-Elect John McCain, the 44th President of the United States. It's going to happen!

jennie · 1 year ago

Dream On, baby!

Sue · 1 year ago

This is not necessary. If you cannot comment on the photographs, just go away.

mallette1932 · 1 year ago

To you who think Sarah Palin is GOD: There is ONLY ONE GOD!!! and it's not Sarah Palin; so we all see that your god has let you down, and you are found to be an idolitor and a blasphemer, and one who talks out of your A....Hole.
Now salute your 44th president : BARACK OBAMA!!!!!
Incidentally , my wise old father once gave me some very sage advice as follows : " Don't say so much, and you won't have so much to take back "

maheshcr · 1 year ago

Simply beautiful...i love the one where Obama is almost squatting by the stairs...stunning..

Brad · 1 year ago

Callie Shell,
These pictures are absolutely amazing.
Very touching.
Thank you.
Brad

Sarah Palin is God · 1 year ago

My favorite will be the one of him conceding the election to John McCain on November 4th.

Ed R. · 1 year ago

Sir- I hope you enjoyed Ms. Shell's excellent photojournalism shared with us here on this forum, and that you appreciate her skill and efforts. Best regards.

Sandy V · 1 year ago

Sorry, but it will never happen! However, I'll look forward to seeing McCain conceding to Obama!

YWC · 1 year ago

Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of God in Vain.
'nuf said.

Ann · 1 year ago

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JessinSC · 10 months ago

So how about that concession??? I truly appreciated the way John McCain conceded and you could see TEARS in the eyes of your "God"... What a GREAT DAY!! Due to the fact that you are representing many people who supported McCain/Palin, I sincerely hope you will appreciate the amazing things which are most definitely about to turn around in our country and world coming about because of our great new President. I do feel sorry for you and your ignorance. Praying that you will one day see the "Light"... Jessica, Columbia, SC

Kevin Dooley · 1 year ago

Callie,
I wanted to tell you how completely compelling your Obama work is. As an amateur photographer and someone who looks at photos several hours a day on Flickr, I hope you can appreciate my deep thanks for your work. This image; the two girls in SC; the pullup; the shoes; Michele brushing off his suit; Berlin. Absolutely stunning.
Best, Kevin
PS, I run Wonkosphere--you might get a kick out of it...

Dana D. · 1 year ago

I just looked all all of the pictures in the Obama Gallery. Love them. Seeing Barack Obama in those quiet moments was great. I'm glad I voted for him. :)

Kelly · 1 year ago

Ms. Callie, you should win a Pulitzer for your work. Outstanding.

Heather · 1 year ago

Absolutely stunning.
There are tears rolling down my cheeks.
He is truly and incredible man, and you are truly an incredible photographer and story teller.
Thank you

Scott Waterman · 1 year ago

Awesome! Thank you much for sharing.

Deb · 1 year ago

I have to echo what everyone else said...these are amazing photographs, and there were tears in my eyes as I looked at them. You can tell that in those quiet moments, Obama is a man who takes seriously the responsibility voters may place in his hands in a couple of weeks. Great work, Callie; these (and the rest of your photos) should be put into a coffee table book!

Dom · 1 year ago

Thank you for these they are beautiful

gabe · 1 year ago

The freight elevator shot is, in my opinion, the most profound of the bunch. Obama is exuding an air of confidence that is literally highlighted by the elevator light. Those around him seem to know that they have rounded one of final corners of the long road to the White House. They look as if they know they are in close quarters with a man who is epic and yet grounded.

All in all, a fantastic series that captures this historic candidate. I'm looking forward to shots from election night and the inauguration.

eecue · 1 year ago

Amazing work. Kudos to you.

Joan Eisenstodt · 1 year ago

Thank you for seeing in Barack Obama what many of us saw early on as well. The photos are marvelous and I am grateful to you for them.

collette barbee · 1 year ago

these are great but could not see them all

Tom Haynes · 1 year ago

I'm also a photographer and a fan of great photography and you have created a wonderful series of images that will stand the test of time. These photographs are so good they make me forget my envy. Keep up the great work and I'll be looking for your coffee table book next Christmas.

Chris · 1 year ago

You're a true artist. These photos are spectacular, and seem to really catch the sole (ba-dum chiii) of the man. Thank you!

klevenstein · 1 year ago

Extremely moving photography (and That One has written and spoken some extremely moving words). Oh, yes... and words do matter; words and pictures have the power change the world, as recorded in our entire history time after time.

I don't want to idolize the man and his family, but I am thrilled to see this history unfolding so rapidly.

Ed R · 1 year ago

A sincere thank you to Ms. Shell for the moving and compelling images. I hope you have the opportunity to continue, and wish you well in your future endeavors.

Mad to the Skillz · 1 year ago

I am a journalist (12-year vet) and there are some images that really define a person. The shot of the soles of Obama's shoes spoke volumes to me. Seriously, with Palin's folks calling her a hockey mom and Sarah six-pack and running around with $150,000 clothing allowance vs. that shot - wow. I could never imagine an elitist wearing shoes more than once. He is in touch with regular folks - and the shot did bring tears to my eyes.

suparna · 1 year ago

the most overused saying about pictures- that they can speak a thousand words, truly does not describe this collection. every single picture spoke millions of words. each one gave a little insight into the man who will become our next president. the beauty and candid simplicity and honesty of the photographs gave new meaning to barack obama, and reminds us all that yes, he is human, but yet he has acheived so much. he is truly genuine.

Obama Supporter · 1 year ago

Go here:

http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0810/images/c...

Amanda · 1 year ago

These photos are not only amazing but inspiring. Barack Obama is a phenomenal person and you can truly see this in the way he interacts with family, friends and the average American person. Theres is nothing I would love to see more than Barack Obama as President. These pictures are exactly why he deserves it!!

Amy · 1 year ago

Wow. What a beautiful set of photographs. Thank you SO much for them. Really.

MQ · 1 year ago

What wonderful photos. They are so real and warm and personal. I've never seen campaign pictures like this. The one I like best is of Obama talking to two people at a rest stop along the highway. I also loved the photo of him hunkered down in a hallway waiting to go on stage, and he's all alone, no handlers, no staff. These are astounding photos of a man who will most likely be our next President. Thank you for this.

rashida319 · 1 year ago

That is a truly wonderful picture.

justin walder · 1 year ago

these photos are beautiful, esp. the one with obama's worn down shoes (that he'd already had re-soled). we're in an economic crisis, and barack and michelle obama both spend like they understand what normal americans are going through, while john mccain and sarah palin spend ridiculous amounts of money on their wardrobes, while at the same time claim to be normal americans (how many normal americans have several homes and cars?). i also love the photos of barack and michelle. you can see how deep their love for one another is. last but not least, let's not forget the photo of him cleaning up after himself. that photo says a lot about barack obama and his morals to me personally.

Jim · 1 year ago

where are the pics of him having a cigerette...or the one where he's standing with Hillary during the national athem with his hands at his side...where are the ones of him visiting the troops before nomination...or the ones with his preacher of 20yrs...come on..if your gonna get real...get real....but im sure you got paid.

justin walder · 1 year ago

how about pictures of mccain cheating on his wife. or crashing more planes then he shot down. or giving his vietnam captors information. how about pictures of sarah palin and her sucessionists? or how about photos with HER pastor? where are the photos of palin's $5,000 dresses while michelle wears $35 dollar dresses from the gap? how about photos of palin and at least 1 world leader BEFORE the nomination? oh, that's right. THERE ARE NONE.

check and mate.

Thomas Dunn · 1 year ago

I get Error 404. Did ACORN or Obama not renew the fee for the site. How much did the contributor pay for Michelle's Clothes.

justin walder · 1 year ago

seeing how michelle wears clothes average american's could afford, i dont think they need a contributer. palin on the other hand....

tom richmond · 1 year ago

i'm really lucky that a friend of mine posted your site. i can't wait to get these pictures to others.
they make me very aware that Mr. Obama is a real human being, and they allow me to imagine how his presidency could change the outlook and lives of so many Americans.

honeywild · 1 year ago

I knew he was special the first time I heard his voice, on The Daily Show... I ran into the living room to see who it was. By contrast I cannot find the 'mute' button fast enough when McCain or Palin or GWB speaks.

Enrico Pandiani · 1 year ago

Great work, Callie, you really show the man. And what man!! I hope he'll make it.

Sarah Palin is God · 1 year ago

I will not have you socialist liberals besmirching the name of President-Elect McCain. You know you're losing (AND WILL LOSE) so you resort to unfounded attacks on President-Elect McCain's time in Vietnam. Typical. While your candidate runs away from the campaign, President-Elect McCain will use the time to totally defeat the Junior Socialist from Illinois.

justin walder · 1 year ago

lol @ you

Angel · 1 year ago

You are a very sad and pathetic individual who is clearly out of touch with reality. How many times do you have to get hit over the head before you finally do something about it? You want four to eight more years of this? Are you kidding me? No thanks! I'm ready for a real change in this country. I believe most of us are. McCain will NOT win for this reason alone. You'll be thankful in a few more years when Barack has gotten us back on track.

Eric Stafford · 1 year ago

Is there anything that you can leave quietly alone without having to tag it with graffiti? It's just vile. There are so many places on the planet where you can have company. Can't you go over there?

Priya · 1 year ago

McCain is clearly a good guy, but he's not what America needs, nor what they so decisively chose. As for taking a dig at man for visiting his dying grandmother, (1) where is your basic sense of decency, (2) what happened to the admirable, conservative emphasis on the importance of family, and (3) I guess Obama still trounced McCain, now, didn't he?

Mike · 1 year ago

Callie,

Thank you for giving us an inside look at the man and his campaign. Anyone who's objective at all can see that this campaign is about far more than who will be the better President. Obama carries with him the hope and dreams of a race.

What an amazing piece of photo journalism. Most excellent, thank you!

Laura · 1 year ago

The first picture of Obama and Michelle catching a moment while she sleeps with her face next to his defines love to me. The trust that flows between them will transcend all that comes their way. The United States needs them. The world needs them. I need them...to also feel the trust that loves bring. It will be a gentler world. A safer world.
The universe has sent him to show us all a different way.
VOTE please.......please.

Christy Dean · 1 year ago

An absolutely stunning series. It shows your dedication to the subject, but also your ability to keep changing up the angle, design and position makes for a strong varied series that lives together. Worth all of your effort!!!!!!
My favorite has to be the image of Mr. Obama cleaning up after himself. A moment absolutely worth capturing!That is an extremely telling example of strong character. For you to appreciate that moment amongst many other countless ones shows a lot!!! I hope he can bring it back.

a12345@anon.penet.fi · 1 year ago

Caption: How are we going to pay for our kid's college?

RM · 1 year ago

I, too, just wanted to say I find these photographs extraordinary and (I'd like to think) revealing. Though I've been following the campaign season for a very long time now, in these shots I feel as if I'm seeing him and his family for the first time.

Thank you for your work.

cynthia · 1 year ago

This is an awesome picture, it reminds me of my parents

Markus · 1 year ago

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Tears in my eyes, forwarded to my friend, feeling good about Obama. Thank you so much!

Stacy Magerkurth · 1 year ago

These photographs are deeply moving and I thank you for sharing your incredible talent. His integrity and humanity shine through each photograph like a beacon. My hope for this country's future is unbounded just knowing that a decent, principled and intellectually rigorous man like Mr. Obama can work hard and make it to where he is today. Your work reflects that hope and I am grateful.

Manuelita · 1 year ago

Your photos will be a great resource the day I start a sculpture of Mr. Obama. It is my goal to capture the likeness and character of as many inspiring people (especially of African descent) as I can. Sculptor: Manuelita Brown

Julie Hall · 1 year ago

These photos beautifully capture the dignity, grace, strength and compassion of of true leader.

Anne · 1 year ago

What an absolutely beautiful series of photographs. It really gives a sense of the sheer amount of work campaigning is. You've captured some very intimate and poignant moments. Thank you so much for sharing with us. He is an incredible man.

Richard · 1 year ago

I loved your Obama gallery. Tears are still rolling down my face. Thank you.

Lynn Morris · 1 year ago

I wear my Obama button to teach school every day in WV. Everyone knows who I am voting for. I see these pictures and I smile thinking about the wonderful candidate that is getting my vote. My vote really didn't count until now. I've put my entire self into it this time. I pray every night that the people in WV will vote for Barack. McCain is leading here. I can't understand why it is so easy for some of us to blindly accept and others can't. He is running against ignorance. The ignorance is coming from the G.O.P. I grew up in a town that had no black people. Today I teach the most precious black children in the world. What a role model Senator Obama has been for them. I wait with "hope" to see the pictures of Barack's beautiful family in the White House.

Daniel Hoerr · 1 year ago

G O O S E B U M P S

Thank you so much.

C · 1 year ago

wonderful

Vifargent · 1 year ago

My God, thank you. These are truly amazing. Despite all the absurd (and/or vicious) nonsense going on, we are truly at a momentous and gorgeous place. And you have captured some of that longing, some of that hope. Thank you.

Marina · 1 year ago

Absolutely wonderful!! Who hasn't got a crush on him... ?

Melinda Melin · 1 year ago

These pictures are eloquent, deeply personal, and inspirational.Callie has the most fantastic eye for frame, scene, and the deep emotions (both high and low) that come with a campaign of this magnitude. After the election is over, I'd propose composing a coffee-table book featuring her favorite pictures and commentary about the race. Ideally, donate a portion of the proceeds to the charity/cause of Obama's choosing.

It doesn't hurt anything that the man and his family are wonderfully photogenic, but in the end what strikes me more than anything is that first, last, and always, the Obamas are the epitome of what it is to be a FAMILY in America.

Thank you for letting us share in the behind-the-scenes of Obama's American Dream.

Biscuits090 · 1 year ago

These are some amazing, and very moving photos. Beautiful work!

OBAMA 08!!!!

Erin · 1 year ago

Thank you for these beautiful pictures. They made me cry and remember how I felt the first time I saw a video of Obama speaking. It was the first time I have ever felt hope that a politician would really make things better.

Carol Frame · 1 year ago

It looks as if the two of them are giving everything they have for this country. What are we giving?

Elizabeth · 1 year ago

Wonderful and very moving images. Thanks so much for sharing these Callie, I found them really touching.

Julienne · 1 year ago

Touching Photos!
OBAMA has electrified this nation along with myself. I can't wait for him to take office!

Demetris · 1 year ago

Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! :)

PF BENTLEY · 1 year ago

Dearest Callie:

I approve with the highest praise - I wish I had taken these photographs.

Warmest Aloha,

PF Bentley

Chris Buehler · 1 year ago

A wonderful gallery!

We all hope Obama will make it on November 4.

Marilyn Zapp · 1 year ago

From another artist- These photos are worth millions of dollars paid for TV ads. They say more then words- thank you,Lea for sending them to me. I wish Obama was one of my relatives. He is the first Politician that I would like to know personally- then so would millions of others in the whole World - because of this I fear for his time and his life. We all just like to look at him and hear him talk. He is a handsome ,articulate ,intellegent charmer. VOTE

kbourke · 1 year ago

LOVE!!!

Collin Kelley · 1 year ago

These are simply gorgeous, revealing, beautiful photos of a fellow human being and his family. Callie Shell deserves a Pulitzer Prize for this series. I hope someone in authority is nominating her.

Teriray aka Tarantada · 1 year ago

A candid, pensive moment as the day ends on the road . . .

Renee · 1 year ago

What an amazing collection. Thank you for sharing. I sometimes forget this man has a life other than running for president; I loved seeing him with his wife and children, and on the road. He looks happy; I wish him well.

mel zimmer · 1 year ago

Beautiful photo essay.
What's the old saying, sure applies here.
If the racists could expand their vision wide enough to encompass this work, they would then be hard put to look for reasons (lapel pin, hand over heart, dining on aborted children when visiting his African relatives {OK, the last an absurd Rovian fantasy}) to not vote for Obama.
Katrina and now Obama have exposed my city of birth and current residence as full of closet racists. Quite the change from the New Orleans of my childhood; blatant racism and rampant hypocrisy.

River · 1 year ago

Thank you Callie, thank you, thank you. Your images are evidence of how truly exceptional this man is. This is a very important body of work. You made me cry.

Peter Lewis · 1 year ago

amazing! I have tears in my eyes. Hope. I am forever hopeful.

a.e. · 1 year ago

It seems the link to view the full gallery is broken :-( Any idea when it will be fixed or can someone post the correct link?

robert kaler · 1 year ago

the photos are as powerful as his spoken words just wonderful!

Summer · 1 year ago

might be your browser. I couldn't get the links to work in Internet Explorer, but they worked fine with Mozilla Firefox (free download). It is WORTH the download!!! These pictures are absolutely awe-inspiring and make me want to be a better citizen of the USA...

Andrea · 1 year ago

these are soooooooooooooo beautiful. Makes my heart sing. I love what you have shown and it just says that what I hear with my heart is able to be shown in your lovely photos!

Jim · 1 year ago

Wow.

Wow. Wow. Wow.

Thank you. You have done a beautiful job.

Jack corn · 1 year ago

Callie, wonderful! Ice cream cleanup, cell phones and family watching 4th are extra super, Jack Corn

David C. Fox · 1 year ago

Thank you Ms. Shell.

kate · 1 year ago

made me cry. beautiful.

tressie · 1 year ago

The entire pictorial is beyond words. However, the images of the family, in general, and of Barack and Michelle in particular speak to me on a soul-deep level. It is difficult to explain the affect it has on one's psyche to never see postive, loving images of people who look like you. Seeing the partnership, respect, love and sensuality between these two is so awe-some and awe inspiring that I can barely convey the emotion. Thank you for your appreciative and talented eye. What you offer some of us is more than moving images of a politician but tangible evidence of our humanity and worth. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Laura · 1 year ago

How can anyone look at the compassion, love, humor, and sincerity in Barack Obama's face and continue to doubt him? These photographs show his greatness. They are treasures.

barbara elliott · 1 year ago

These are a wonderful record of a a key time in our short history as Americans. I am so proud as a daughter of Illinois and America, that such GOOD men want such an important job for the RIGHT reasons.

darcy · 1 year ago

I just came across your website through my sister's fiance's site, thelongbrake.com, and I have to tell you that you're one of the most talented photographer I've seen! I love your pictures, their candidness and purity. Thank you for your captions and insight. I'll definitely be checking in frequently!

sanda aronson · 1 year ago

I think the images are wonderful.

Joy · 1 year ago

I believe in my soul he is our next president. That being said, I really hope you will be his personal photographer. You have an amazing eye. These photos bring me to tears. They brought me back to what I was feeling during different points of the Obama campaign. Amazing.

Gilles · 1 year ago

Real great images !! Really emotional (sorry for my poor english)
From France, my country, i can feel the deep honesty of this man.
You are really lucky to have this kind of candidate.
Thanks

Pedro · 1 year ago

Hello from Europe.
It's reassuring to see and hear you people holding such high hopes in a President.
I sincerely hold my doubts on the issue. I dont regard any US President with such capability to change a diseased government structure. He really is photogenic, and being really well marketed, these photos show a good illusion of the simple and incorruptible man we all would like him to be... I hope thats true. I hope we can see him the same way in 4 years...

Ronnie D · 1 year ago

Your photographs brought me to tears....Beautiful!

Dory · 1 year ago

What an amazing collection of pictures. I think my favorite one is of those two little boys looking up with wonder at what might be. I love the possibility to which that image alludes.

Rock · 1 year ago

THIS IS AWESOME.
I'd buy the book....

Michelle · 1 year ago

This was a fantastic journey inside the dedication, grit and vision it takes to be a "first family." Thank you for showing the internal workings of what could become one of the most inspirational politicians in this generation. I have black sons. I am a black wife and small business owner. I am not "Joe the Plumber." I'm smarter than that and I want more for this country that what we've been experiencing so far. I think, I hope Barack wants that for us and his family as well. John McCain has served this country well, but I think now is not his time. Now is the time for a person who can embody the spirit of diversity and unification, which is what the U.S. truly is now. I voted already. I live in South Florida, land of everyone from a foreign country. A Haitian woman left the polls before me, and she was proud to be here. Proud to vote and proud to be an American. There are no un-American places in America. I like Barack because he ran his race with dignity. I voted for Barack because I want others to view us with dignity and I want us to be dignified. Your photos show a dignified, unified, loving American family. Thank you so very, very much.

janey · 1 year ago

beautiful. thank you. congratulations on your gorgeous work.

Chris · 1 year ago

Absolutely incredible photographs. While the shot of the two young boys looking up at the Senator is powerful, my favorite one is definitely him cleaning up after himself while holding an ice cream cone. Unguarded moments like that really give insight into the real personality behind great figures.

I remember watching his DNC speech in 2004 and passing the video to all of my friends. I'm so proud that this man is this close to leading the country.

Thanks for the wonderful images.

BILL V · 1 year ago

If the whole world, I once could see, on free soil stand wiith the people free, then to the moment I will say, linger awhile so fair thou art. When Obama becomes president of the United States of America, I just might see that moment.

.escamilla. · 1 year ago

callie, you have created a superb photo story.
as an aspiring photojournalist, i only hope to one day develop something as inspirational as this.
thank you for sharing.

Rich Miller · 1 year ago

The photo of the two kids looking up is indeed just superb.

Lana Gavin · 1 year ago

These are absolutely the most beautiful pictures of Senator Obama I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Chuck S. · 1 year ago

This photo essay is powerful stuff! How could such a great man NOT be victorious in November? Mr. Obama is more "Presidential" than I thought. He is going to make the country proud again!

Amy · 1 year ago

You are an amazing photographer

Jamel1999 · 1 year ago

I love it...this is a beautiful beautiful picture! Thanks for sharing.

André · 1 year ago

Galleries on presidential candidates normally don´t make me weep. But this time it´s different. The last few times i shed that much tears was when I heard about the death of Rabin, heard Martin Luther King´s famous speech or saw Jesus suffering in "The Passion of Christ".

There´s something to the pictures one can´t describe. There´s something that touches me deep inside.

This is not just the election of yet another president. This is history in the making. And I know that the hopes and prayers of so many who look for a better future are with Barack Obama.

Larry in Virginia · 1 year ago

Wow, just wow. Thank you for these photos. They really help show the man Obama is.

enriqueta · 1 year ago

This is an incredible picture, a true moment.

Lyssa Adkins · 1 year ago

Callie -
I was in tears seeing your images and reading your captions. Barack Obama inspires me. You images and words remind me why that is. Thanks

Dennis Phillips · 1 year ago

Ive saved that TIME cover picture of our future President since Callie Shell managed to get that great, warm human smile from Barack Obama. Even then I wondered, Wow! Who took that picture? You must be one great photojournalist to get to know him so well. Thanks for these pictures, and keep on going for the next eight years when he is our President. I was in Berlin and we Americans abroad will be so proud to have the intelligent and inspiring Barack Obama as our President-Elect! Dennis Phillips, Rhein-Main for Obama, Frankfurt, Germany

Marisa · 1 year ago

Absolutely outstanding! This photos convey the feeeling, not just the image. Thank you for allowing us to share the feeling of being there.

Lloyd · 1 year ago

Thank you for seeing the man before we saw him. The image of him cleaning the ice cream counter tells you all you need to know about the man - attention to detail, manners and simple. Now that is what a photographer needs to do with their every effort. Tell me something I don't know, since I could not be there to experience it myself. I am lifted. Thank you Callie!!!!

Travis · 1 year ago

Wonderful photo series. Like others, I too was moved to tears. Impacting me most were the photos of Barack and his family. I (a caucasian, middle class Iowan) have young children whose increasingly uncertain futures have me deeply concerned. These photos give me hope for them- hope that just maybe they will benefit from finally having a true 'president for the people' who will work to better the lives of the status quo versus the chosen few. Truly inspiring pictures. Thank you!

Vee · 1 year ago

Lovely photos! The composition is exquisite.

lcwoodward · 1 year ago

Callie, Thank you so much for sharing these images. Your intuition and timing is incredible; you have that rare gift of seeing inside the subject with your camera. This election is a very emotional one for many people in this country, whether they realize it or not. Your images connect us to Obama (in this case) in a way I have not seen in any other photographs of him. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Terry · 1 year ago

Dear Callie, thank you so much for sharing photos of Obama. I stumbled upon this website after hopping through Twitter feeds... and you've done such a marvellous work. It just moves me to see how down-to-earth and true-to-heart Obama is. I've never ever seen a presidential candidate for being so empathetic, caring, understanding and yet being passionate and enthusiastic about his cause.

I could see tears in people's eyes, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, social divide, income, dreams... when he said those words on the stage.

Sometimes I pray every country's president could be half as good as him :) after winning the US elections, Mr Obama, please run for Earth's president. We need leaders like you. Thank you so much!

He's destined to be the US president, from the start. Welcome, CHANGE ;)

janflora · 1 year ago

This picture of Mr and Mrs Obama sitting together is one of the most beautiful pictures of marriage that I have ever seen. I really love these images. Thank you.

jahnaewaters · 1 year ago

obama is sexiiiii az helllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Bill · 1 year ago

Extraordinary images!! I'm a photo stringer for our local paper and I appreciate a keen eye and images with such a personal slant toward the subject. One can tell that you enjoyed your opportunities and that you admired and respected Obama and his family. Some highly intimate shots here. Congratulations on your fine and intuitive work.

kezia · 1 year ago

thank you so much for this behind the scenes perspective of obama. beautiful photographs.

Oomung Varma · 1 year ago

OBAMA IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
i am so excited that obama is the new president
well
BTW
these pictures are amazing and make an amazing timeline of obama's campaign
they are very touching and well taken at well moments
-props goes to you callie
BTW check out the website,
it has a funny picture drew of George W. Bush

Helen Hood Scheer · 1 year ago

Callie's photos are amazing. Truly inspiring and artful.

-Helen Hood Scheer
Venice, CA
www.jumpmovie.com

mlewisbrown · 1 year ago

Peace-

I've seen many of these photos and not known who the person behind the camera was. Callie Shell, I have been twice inspired; by Mr. Obama and YOU. Thank you for you passion, compassion, and consideration that is surely reflected in these images that speak volumes to me, my soul and MY people of all races.

-peace and blessings
YN2 Marvetta Lewis-Brown
NPDB 5, Camp Bucca, Iraq
marvettalewis@aol.com

mlewisbrown · 1 year ago

Peace-

I have seen many of these photos of Obama and not known who the person behind the camera was. Callie Shell, I have been inspired twice, by Mr. Obama and YOU! Thank you Ms. Shell for your compassion, passion, and consideration that is surely reflected in the many extrodinary photos which have touched my soul, MY people of ALL races, and moved me to tears.

Peace and Blessing,
YN2 Lewis-Brown, Marvetta
NPDB5, Camp Bucca, Iraq
marvettalewis@aol.com
Supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom

denise Rocke · 1 year ago

SO BEAUTIFUL!

Simone (16yrs old) · 1 year ago

Obama is the BEST! It's about time for a change. Barack will hold the country down with his plans. I believe in him

Robbi · 1 year ago

I wish my grandmother and great grandmother were here to see this historical event. I have a piece of history to share with my children and grandchildren..If my grandmother were here she would share these words,"thank god we ain't where we used to be, but we dam sure are headed in the direction of where god knows we all should be".....Keep the faith and God Bless America.

Shan Sundaram · 1 year ago

Dear Callie Shell,

Please visit my Obama Art Gallery at http://www.sundaram-art.com. My painting (portrait of Obama) was signed by Obama in a rally in PA and Obama himself sent me a personal letter for appriciating the painting.

Can I use your Obama photographs for my painting? I like to be part of the historical event....please help me....thank you

Shan, Obama artist

Shan Sundaram · 1 year ago

Dirck:

Please help me to contact Callie Shell for taking my Obama painting to everyone in the world....I like to show my Obama art work to everyone....The painting is free for all freedom lovers.

http://www.sundaram-art.com


Shan the artist for Obama

Norman X · 1 year ago

My favorite picture is him with the ice cream. These pictures tells us far more about Obama than the normal generic staged publicity pictures. While its difficult for most of us to imagine ourselves being on a stage in front of 200,000 people, we can aspire to be a better person in small ways everyday.

Shan Sundaram · 1 year ago

Dear Callie:

Please allow me to do a painting of Obama and His wife from your photograph....I will send you the original painting (22"x30" Oil on Canvas). If you like them, please use my painting for your next project...It is all free....I am so excited...

To see my paintings, visit at http://www.sundaram-art.com


Shan, the artist for Obama

mallette1932 · 1 year ago

WOW!!!! Great photos for a GREAT MAN!!! GOD BLESS BARACK OBAMA!!!!

mallette1932 · 1 year ago

45 years ago , Martin Luther King said : " I may not get to the promise land with you , but we will reach th promise land ; I have a dream ." That dream was fulfilled on Nov. 4th 2008 when Barack Obama became our 44th president . I am so proud
to live to see this day.

Congratulation to the President Elect "BARACK OBAMA"

Marla · 1 year ago

Thank you so much for these behind the scene glimpses of a great man. It just drives it home for me - he is exactly what this country needs.

OBAMAN! · 1 year ago

Amazing photos to say the least.

Y. R. B. · 1 year ago

What a great job Callie you made history yourself...best pictures and side by side with the NOW President Elect Barack Obama.
Congratulations to you and all the staff that really showed great efforts supports solidarity and achievement!

"...She sent her editor more photographs of Obama than Kerry. When asked why, she said, "I do not know. I just have a feeling about him. I think he will be important down the road." ...

Love that part! you should soon write a book if not already.
Thanks again

Michele Stroman-McGuire · 1 year ago

Your pictures are so wonderful, sitting here after the election and reflecting on how it came to be gives me such a powerful and inspiring feeling. I can't wait to share this site with the family.

Thank you
Michele
Duarte, CA

Gladstone Minzie · 1 year ago

I have been looking at the photos and I find my eyes welling up with tears not just at what has been achieved by Preseident elect Barack Obama but also the family that he has around him. The shot with his wife Michelle and also shots of him with the girls actually had me crying can't explain it. I wish him, his family and the people of the United States of America good fortune for the future as you have shown the whole world how the people cam move mountains as one. Today there are millions of people who wish they were americans as you can hold your head up and walk tall anywhere in the world.

Yvonne Wynter · 1 year ago

To: Callie Shell:

We hope you are planning and look forward to, your publishing a book with all these memorable and remarkable photographs.

Thanks.

Alexandria P. Moragne · 1 year ago

These pictures warm the heart and start the feeling flowing. Ms. Shell was given a supreme duty those days ago when she knew she had to photograph Mr. President but did not know why. Now we all do.

Jane · 1 year ago

Please do publish a book of your fantastic photos - you've captured history - eloquently, beautifully. I am so so grateful for your work. Thank you! Jane (Atlanta)

Lynn · 1 year ago

I am in awe of your photos...utterly amazing. I cried on a few of them. You have captured what Obama didn't want to lose with this election; that he is a Man, Husband and Father. I sincerely appreciate your work. You should definitely place these on some venue where they can be purchased. I would love to have them in the scrapbook I am creating for my grandson, he is 4 years old and he calls President Obama "Myrock Obama"

Molly · 1 year ago

your pictures are beautiful and really capture both the historic import of this event and also how much of a normal person barack obama is (sitting with michelle, doing pull-ups, his worn shoes...). thank you!

Andre · 1 year ago

Congratulations for your wonderful work. You witnessed a very special moment in history and your photos are a kind of treasury for showing us the intimacy and the very human side of the most important leader of the world. I loved the one he's sleeping, a timeless photo.

And kudos for America. Let's hope for the best.

Andre Arruda
Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

Gennal Brown · 1 year ago

Time/Callie:

Please, please publish these photos in a book so the entire world can enjoy this historical moment. I'd like to buy a few and I'm sure others would also.

John Renfro · 1 year ago

What a great shot! I finally feel good about the future of the country.

the beaner · 1 year ago

these photos were amazing. I laughed pretty hard at the pull up one. it's hard to imagine a president or someone like that just deciding to do pull-ups on a whim like that. amazing.

jeff · 1 year ago

Thank You Callie. Your images are so deep, so stirring. With each new photo, my jaw drops and I say to myself, "Oh, no its THIS one...THIS one's my favorite..."
Blessings,
Jeff G
Denver CO

Carmen · 1 year ago

These photos are moving. I second/third the request to have them published in book form. I would also be interested in buying an individual print. Please let me know if that is possible.
Thanks

Brett J · 1 year ago

I have no words to describe how emotionally lifted I am by the pictures you've captured! Daily, I scour the internet to find something new, something fresh of a FAMILY catapulted into the highest office of this nation. The Obama's bring something to this position I have not seen depicted by any other Presidential couple: LOVE, RESPECT, ADMIRATION, (feel free to add your own descriptors). I cry EVERYTIME I see these two in action either alone, together and, with their two daughters. CHANGE has certainly come. Callie, you had already captured in photo what Mr. Obama later spoke: anything is possible as long as you believe YES I/WE CAN. May God continue to bless you and your work.

greg · 1 year ago

incredible pictures! really shows his human side. can't wait to see more, hope becoming president does not limit your access. but i suppose it will.

Lilyrose · 1 year ago

Magnificent photos of a magnificent man. Thankyou, America for voting him in.

sk13 · 1 year ago

This picture is incredible!

H. · 1 year ago

These are just beautiful, and that photo of the little guys looking up at the candidate? Wow.

Would printing a single copy of some of these photos and using them as posters in a classroom amount to a copyright violation? Can't find contact info anywhere on the site to ask for permission. Please?

Michael · 1 year ago

I keep getting these images from freinds but always wanted to know who was the photographer, now I know... Excellent work the photo of the two young boys looking up at President Obama reminds me of walking to the poll with my son to vote. Will you print that one in Black and White... you can get in touch with me though my site...

Debra · 1 year ago

awesome photos!! whatever it was that sparked your spirit to stay with this man on his political journey... I thank God...your photos show the world that he is a man who is understands the plight we face and if he wasnt sure he could make a tremendous difference to this nation, i dont believe he would have exposed his family to us as he has... I pray for them everyday and I look forward to the America I was brought up to believe in. your work is excellent!!!

msveekee · 1 year ago

can you publish ppphoto of callie shell

msveekee · 1 year ago

please send personal


photos of
callie shell

msveekee · 1 year ago

please send personal


photos of
callie shell

steve sbarge · 1 year ago

I understand you are a friend of my son Raph, who forwarded your wonderful collection of photos of Barack, and my
wife Beverly and I just want to say Thank You So Much. I am a photographer too, I do different stuff (much abstract)
and I want to add how much I am touched by the sensitivity of your work. If you're ever in LA visiting Raph, Beverlly
and I would be very pleased to meet you.
Steve & Beverly Sbarge

fabiola torres · 1 year ago

Is it possible to purchase some of Callie's photos?

Shannon · 1 year ago

What an incredible experience you have had! Kudos for listening to your gut. Beautiful pictures. Do you share these with the Obamas?

celia · 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your photos with us. Those pictures mean so much to us.
May God continue to be with President [Elect] Obama, his family, this country and this world.

Rosalynn Shropshire West · 1 year ago

I love this man! I love the history of him. Barack "the Bomb" Obama will do a good job as president. He has already caused this country to live up to its creed, finally.
Roz

digitalpharaoh · 1 year ago

The images that Callie has captured are truly engaging. What wonderful work. It was an honor to view them.

Renee · 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing - it's great to see a photojournalist who has such trust from her subject.

Chris · 1 year ago

Wonderful photos. Thank you so much.

Maridale Moore · 1 year ago

I am so glad I found this on Kos. We have just elected the most remarkable man! And you are a remarkable photographer.
The photos are so inspiring, Thank you.

Reno · 1 year ago

This campaign was so too long. Yet another reason why we picked the right guy! They are the most beautiful couple I have ever seen. Thanks for your great images of Barack, our president!
Obamanos,
Reno

Andrew Lewis · 1 year ago

Callie - these are ones to be felt and to be studied for a long time for their grace and humanity and delicate composure.

Thank you for such good work.

BTW, the link has been posted several times to Daily Kos with a flood of positive response.

liberaldemdave · 1 year ago

as an amateur photographer and political junkie, these images are BRILLIANT.

Johnny · 1 year ago

Mesmerizing, penetrating, powerful images. Thank you for your impeccable work and for sharing it, Callie!

JulieZS · 1 year ago

Amazing, moving photos Ms. Shell. Thank you for your wry outlook on this man we've all gotten to know a bit better over the last couple of years. I predict the shoe photo will be one for the history books. I appreciate your efforts to get a complete view of the candidate and now president-elect.

Natalie · 1 year ago

breathtaking collection of photos! Thank you!

serena1313 · 1 year ago

Callie while Obama and Michelle (and the kids, too) are quite photogenic, you've managed to capture something most other photographers have not. Perhaps it is due to your having more access combined with exceptional talent, however, the intimacy and sensitivity in your photographs depict the character of Obama and his family's authenticity. By adding the many faces filled with hope, young and old alike, accentuates the promise of better tomorrows.



Thank you Callie. It is obvious you love your work. Your photographs are stunning and remarkable. They speak to the heart. I look forward to more.

Karen · 1 year ago

As Adam said, a man who sheds no tears for this series has no heart.

Thank you.
Karen :)

Gidget, Seattle · 1 year ago

Thank you for these spectacular pictures. What an amazing opportunity for you to be along for these events. And what an amazing opportunity our country is facing. We must be persistent as we do whatever we can to insure that our country starts to move in the right direction. Please keep taking these wonderful photos.

shauna · 1 year ago

This is a really great series! I especially love the shoes.

mph · 1 year ago

Fantastic photos. Thank you for the journey.

Sally Saunders · 1 year ago

Love your work Callie and love BagNewsNotes too!

anne Terrail · 1 year ago

Beautiful, sensitive, respectful, classic pictures; Thank you for sharing them. Ann from paris, France

Mark Rutherford · 1 year ago

So rich. So intimate. And beautiful on so many levels.
Some of the best photojournalistic images I've seen.
Thank you, Callie.

-from a pro shooter

Mark Rutherford
www.mrutherford.com

Carol Boerner · 1 year ago

PLEASE HOW CAN I BUY THESE WONDERFUL PHOTOS ??? WHENIS THE BOOK COMING OUT ???

Jeanne E · 1 year ago

Thank for these candid and revealing pictures. They are heart-warming and through them we can re-live those anxious days, appreciate the love and closeness of this remarkable family and once again feel the glow of that wonderful night of victory. thank you Callie.that wonderful night in chicago

Dr. Janice Browne · 1 year ago

Callie..thank you.

camille consunji · 1 year ago

such stunning and moving images of a great moment in time...

Saz · 1 year ago

what camera do you use!!!! please tell me!

Marianne from Oregon · 1 year ago

What wonderful pictures. I am so happy he is our President-Elect!

mattsurfs · 1 year ago

Amazing photograph. I love the title too. Adding your blog + feeds to my various readers and streams. Great work!! You have a new raving fan.

Gabrielle · 1 year ago

Callie, it takes a true artist to see beyond the obvious and look with "soulful" eyes. You have given us a perspective of "the man" who happens to be a politician. Even those images that do not have Barack Obama as the subject, evoke feelings and emotions of an individual who captures the heart. My favorites are the one with Michelle asleep on his shoulder and the eaten away soles of his shoes...Perfection at it's best. Keep up the good work.

MKMDeveaux · 1 year ago

I really, really, really like this gallery. I am impressed with Callie Shell's eye for what is relevant. Keep up the good work, Callie. My favorite picture is the worn shoes picture. When the alternative was $150,000 at Saks.
Finally, someone who walks the talk ~ enough to wear through his shoes.

Thank you God.

Fatimah · 1 year ago

Thank you for these pictures! I have faith in President Elect Obama, and hope that he does in fact bring about the change that many of us hope for -- in terms of war, terrorism and world peace.. which includes not sending troops to parts of South east Asia and such. Again, thank you, they're beautiful pictures. Yay for this turning point in World/American history :)

JDC · 11 months ago

Callie,

Are your photos available for sale? I just purchased Time's commemorative book and they should have landscaped the issue so that your wonderful photographs could be enjoyed in their entirety.

buckyb · 11 months ago

Great photography. Great commentary. I was warmed, teared, rejoiced. Faith in America nourished.

stanley · 11 months ago

ice

Arron Teo · 11 months ago

Photos of Obama is fantastic! I love them all!

Dezi · 11 months ago

Callie: Your beautiful photos capture just what I love about the Obamas. It will be nice to have our country being led by people who obviously love each other. In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., "You only need a heart full of grace, a soul motivated by love." That's what comes through. Thank you for capturing it so well. I look forward to seeing more Obama photos from you.

E Lang · 11 months ago

I'm not American, I'm Korean.
Though I am in a land of miles away and across the ocean,
this series of moments touches my heart.
Thank you.

Carol · 11 months ago

Can I purchase some of your photographs? They are spectacular!!!

DAVID COLLINS · 11 months ago

very very very good, well done I'm glad you had that felling. I pray that God blesses you and thank you sharing.

is there going to be a book?????

Sara Basile · 10 months ago

I love the picture where he is cleaning up after his ice cream drippings. Shows a thorough, meticulous man who is mindful of others and cares about the effect he has on his environment. Truly a telling photo of a great man. I feel honored to be alive when such a man leads our country...especially after the fiasco of the past eight years.

david Newton · 10 months ago

dear callie;

heard your interview on npr a few months ago, and have been looking for your book . barnes and noble doesn't have it. if you send me the title and publisher, i will order it. love your approach. keep up the great work. you are good!

thanks, david

jennifer ramos · 10 months ago

These are STUNNING!



Jen Ramos
'Cards & Prints You'll Love...'
www.madebygirl.com
madebygirl.blogspot.com

deneseclark · 10 months ago

orrectional Officer would love to have a copy of all of the photos that you have! What an AWSOME GOD THAT WE SERVE TO PLACE SUCH A FINE family in our presence, that demonstrates LOVE AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP! tHE COST IS NO PROBLEM i JUST WANT ALL THE HISTORY THAT i CAN GATHER, yOU KNEW i HAD A PRE-INAGURAL PARTY AT MY HOME ,HERE IN CREWE,VA., aLL MY GUEST WORE oBAMA ATTIRE (TEE-SHIRT-HAT).pLEASE DO WHAT YOU CAN! THANKS DENESE

cem turgay/turkey · 10 months ago

my massege is to callie shell ...would you kindly let me know what made of camara and lenses are yıou using .and used for the world press photos .... please thankyou so much

cem turgay/turkey · 10 months ago

ı own nikon d2 x but never get the colors as ı see.....

Deborah Barber · 10 months ago

This is a lovely image of the President and First Lady. Just simply beautiful.

machaina · 10 months ago

Amazing Family, increiably passionate and level headed President, Saw him in Otawa on Thrusday

callie shell · 9 months ago

My photographs from the presidential campaign of Barack Obama have been published all over the world and are routinely seen in the pages of Time magazine, where I am a contract photographer. Even in these days of declining circulation, Time is still the world’s largest newsmagazine and their reach is enormous.

When The Digital Journalist approached me last year I was honored. I knew of the work and effort that went into the site and considered it a formidable trade publication.

I was amazed at the response.

Within days of the launch, I began to receive a flood of notes from people who had seen the work on the site. Mind you, much of this work had already been seen in Time, on their website and in other major publications around the world. Requests for my work because of this exposure began pouring in and links to the work continue to generate interest to this day.

Frankly it was a real David and Goliath story. I had more comments from my colleagues and viewers of the work than I could believe possible or keep up with.

As traditional and electronic publications struggle, I’m convinced The Digital Journalist has carved out a new place that combines trade journal, professional community and is a legitimate and effective venue for visual storytelling.

FCO · 8 months ago

Thank you Callie for all your work.
I have a project in Africa we will like you to undertake.
It's going to be a two week project intended for publication in one of the International selling magazines as well as one of Africa's leading publishing houses.
You can reach me via email on Frankieapril@yahoo.com for more contact information.

Thank you and good luck
Franklin

alipacfan · 4 months ago

By calling Michelle Obama pretty, 'a big hit' etc you are just making a fool of yourself, she is not even pretty to millions or democrats, most men find her quite ugly.

sebastian · 1 week ago

This Picture reminds me of "book of love - Magnetic field".