Back in January, I discovered via the then-just-redesigned White House website what I thought to be my dream job: White House Director of New Media. I wrote this:
If there ever were a perfect job for me, I’m fairly certain White House Director of New Media would be it. Where else beside the Obama White House could I marry my love of politics with my skills and awareness of technology while serving passionately for the greater good?
Well, I think I found a job that I would enjoy even more: the official White House photographer. I’m not a professional photographer by any means, but I love taking pictures as you’ve undoubtedly been aware from my road-trip posts. This job has so many pluses. Working at the White House? Check. Taking photos all day? Check. Being privileged to experience the inner-workings of the presidency? Check. Traveling the country and the world with the president? Check.
Maybe they can make a hybrid position for me. :-)
Anyway, I recently discovered the “Official White House Photostream” on Flickr. Seeing what these photographers capture makes me want their job. From the first 30 (of 68) pages, here are a few of my favorites:
All photos except the last one were taken by Pete Souza. The last one was taken by Samantha Appleton. Fantastic work. I want your job!
