love the pic. It would really sadden me if we ever learned he's not the family man he seems--I like that he's been honest about his prior issues with Michelle and the rough patches in his marriage, so I'm not under the assumption that everything is perfect but I hope that he doesn't let us down--he's making marriage sexy. #whitehousefamilyportrait
@Zulkey: Are you making a reference to that weak ass NY Times (I think) story that was posted a few weeks back? Please don't tell me you actually believed that? #whitehousefamilyportrait
This pleases me. As someone who was rather terrified of her own father, I get all warm and fuzzy when I see Barack around his kids and vice versa. Look at Sasha. She is so comfortable with him. Makes me a little teary. Good on you, Barack. Good on you. #whitehousefamilyportrait
They're such a lovely family, and there's just so much mutual adoration between him and his daughters that it makes me a little teary, too. #whitehousefamilyportrait
While I don't begrudge Bo's absence from this portrait at all, here's a pic of Bo at his recent birthday party for those of us who are missing the first pup. #whitehousefamilyportrait
I'm pretty sure the Obamas know there's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And they plan on finding out what that is. #whitehousefamilyportrait
@highjump: Maybe they can open The President's Center For Kids Who Can't Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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They are TOO CUTE. I love how each girl is paired with the parent she resembles more strongly -- Sasha has her dad's smile, and Malia is the spitting image of her mom.
I would also like to note that if Malia's dress came in a women's 20, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Her style is so age-appropriate but classic, too. #whitehousefamilyportrait
Eh, I like both. I'm non partisan in my portrait preferences. The two photos DO have a difference in tone, but I don't see either having a more negative or positive one. #whitehousefamilyportrait
@Katxyz: I would argue that one pic is of a group that sees themselves as a family, the other is a group trying to forge a dynasty. #whitehousefamilyportrait
say what you will about leibovitz, what i always admired about her shots is her ability to capture her subjects in such relaxed, real poses like this one. even the crazy out shots like that of the white stripes~~ i mean i know jack white is a ham, but she really sees the moment to shoot.
i don't care what anybody says~~ it may look easy, but taking these kinds of portraits is definitely NOT easy.
who knows why she's started doing so much photoshop~~ it may be that pubs don't want to spend so much money on her "time" when they say, "you can just pull it together in photoshop." i wouldn't doubt this is a main reason. #whitehousefamilyportrait
right? and honestly i'd never had thought of that scenario for them, but he is making it work and then some. i love the expression on his face right at that second. #whitehousefamilyportrait
@msAnthrope: the whole thing is awesome, and only those two could pull it off like that. meg is the epitome of detached cool in her sexy little get-up and jack is so deliciously thick for a pale skinned, long haired musician. they rock, hard. #whitehousefamilyportrait
This is so real. You just know that after the pictures were taken, their parents hugged the girls, and thanked them. I never had that feeling about a Bush family picture - they had big fake smiles, and looked as if they were dying to get away from each other. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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Second thought: Barack's hair is getting gray really quickly. Hot points for you Mr. Prez!!! #whitehousefamilyportrait
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They're such a lovely family, and there's just so much mutual adoration between him and his daughters that it makes me a little teary, too. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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While I don't begrudge Bo's absence from this portrait at all, here's a pic of Bo at his recent birthday party for those of us who are missing the first pup. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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I'm actually glad it didn't look like another of Annie's shoots: #whitehousefamilyportrait
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I would also like to note that if Malia's dress came in a women's 20, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Her style is so age-appropriate but classic, too. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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[photos.upi.com] #whitehousefamilyportrait
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Eh, I like both. I'm non partisan in my portrait preferences. The two photos DO have a difference in tone, but I don't see either having a more negative or positive one. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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Or a large, close, extended family. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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the white stripes
i don't care what anybody says~~ it may look easy, but taking these kinds of portraits is definitely NOT easy.
who knows why she's started doing so much photoshop~~ it may be that pubs don't want to spend so much money on her "time" when they say, "you can just pull it together in photoshop." i wouldn't doubt this is a main reason. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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Sorry, couldn't resist. ;) #whitehousefamilyportrait
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right? and honestly i'd never had thought of that scenario for them, but he is making it work and then some. i love the expression on his face right at that second. #whitehousefamilyportrait
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And seriously, what a gorgeous family.
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THANKS GUYS I KNEW YOU'D UNDERSTAND!! #whitehousefamilyportrait
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