Pete Souza, White House Photographer, Talks About His Favorite Behind-The-Scenes Obama PHOTOS (POLL, VIDEO)

To commemorate the one year anniversary of President Barack Obama's inauguration, White House photographer Pete Souza shares his favorite behind-the-scene shots from the First Family's first year in office. Souza talks about the access he has to the president, whether his photographs ever get edited or censored, and whether he can "read" the presidents mood. We chose eleven of our favorite photos out of the 82 that Souza picked out as his best. Take a look and tell us which would make it into your Obama albums:

Jan. 20, 2009

“President-elect Barack Obama was about to walk out to take the oath of office. Backstage at the U.S. Capitol, he took one last look at his appearance in the mirror.”

(Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

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If this doesn't satisfy your craving for First Family fabulousness, check out our Cutest Family Moments In The White House video slideshow here.

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Comments

[fursten]

05:52 PM on 01/27/2010

To Try tht Truth: Your 'under the bridge' remark was very funny. Thanks for that.
Cheers

[Mildred Dejean]

09:29 PM on 01/23/2010

NICE PICES OF THE FAMILY CANT WEIT TO SEE MORE OF THEM.

[klondiker]

05:39 PM on 01/23/2010

Does anyone know if it's possible to see all 82 of Peter Souza's favourite pictures somewhere?

[Vige]

06:29 PM on 01/23/2010

They are posted on flickr. Here is the link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse

[klondiker]

07:59 PM on 01/23/2010

Hey, cool, thanks!!

[klondiker]

05:38 PM on 01/23/2010

Awesome pictures! They really give you a sense of the collegiality of the White House staff team. I love the one where they are standing around the laptop laughing and the one where Obama is having a snowball fight. It's exactly like something that would happen at my office.

[lemondade]

04:47 PM on 01/22/2010

THE PHOTOS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES: NOT ONLY IS THIS A WONDERFUL PRESIDENT AND HUSBAND AND FATHER, HE IS A WONDERFUL MAN. I LOVE HIS CLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO HIS CHILDREN AND WIFE, AND ALSO HIS LOVE OF OTHERS. HE HAS A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR WHICH IS A GOOD THING TO HAVE WHEN YOU ARE PRESIDENT AND HAVE CONSTANT STRESS ALL AROUND YOU.

[staziaw]

06:07 PM on 01/21/2010

That's a dream job. If you ever need an assistant, please let me know!!! Thanks for these lovely photographs -- you have a way of capturing just the right moment to remind us who Obama really is -- a man, a husband, a father, as well as President.

[NevaforLeadership]

04:17 PM on 01/21/2010

Thank you, Pete Souza. A return to perspective.

You do such an incredible job and give us all such pleasure.

An anniversary to celebrate all that this president who has accomplished in such a short time, despite the devastating mess he inherited; a time to celebrate a leader, communicator and family man; a time to support him into his next term.

[Porfirio85]

04:45 PM on 01/21/2010

Devastating mess ?

[Bafun]

04:58 PM on 01/21/2010

Didn't Bush leave a devastating mess?

[NevaforLeadership]

05:21 PM on 01/21/2010

That's right. The one he inherited from Bush.

[veritas88]

01:37 PM on 01/21/2010

wonderful pictures. more, please!

[VOTER]

02:10 PM on 01/21/2010

I agree.

[timewaster2dcore]

11:52 AM on 01/21/2010

We all know he knows how to take good pictures, deliver speeches, has a pretty good family, etc......but how about governing? He should just resign if he can't govern. Yes, I mean RESIGN.

I never expected him to solve the problem of 8 years in one year, but at least one should have the inkling that he's on the people's side. So far, he's been the corporations' pet.

What a waste of time and vote?!

[MINOTAURESEPT]

12:07 PM on 01/21/2010

yawn.

[fya]

01:15 PM on 01/21/2010

Do some fact checking before you get all emotional.

www.politifact.com

[VOTER]

02:07 PM on 01/21/2010

Kudos!

[Dixieboy]

01:21 PM on 01/20/2010

Oh goody....it must have been at least 2 or 3 hours since we had some man-love pictures of BO. I can't wait to see what Mee-Shell wears tomorrow.

[KIVPossum]

03:44 AM on 01/21/2010

I try to defend the south when people try to stereotype everyone in Dixie as racist. Then you come along and destroy all my work.

[blackfriday1978]

04:11 PM on 01/21/2010

DB needs to go back 2 skool

[considerthis]

12:41 PM on 01/20/2010

You know what Kelechi and the rest like you that are sure to come....I am sick and tired of your perpetual nastiness. The man is our President and this is his family, whether you approve or not. If you have a problem with something specific, and if you have a reasoned argument, most would listen to you. But your hate for hate's sake is unwelcomed. And tell your friends...............

[ElsaIndy]

12:07 PM on 01/20/2010

Put the cameras away. The bloom is off the rose.

[MaximMaximus]

05:00 PM on 01/21/2010

Are you talking about yourself and your wasted youth?

[janie@atthelake]

11:47 AM on 01/20/2010

I enjoy White House photos, and am really looking forward to hearing four White House photographers this evening at the LBJ library. Two of them will be signing their book.

[Bafun]

05:01 PM on 01/21/2010

your puppy is sooooo cute!

[Kelechi Amasike]

11:40 AM on 01/20/2010

I am really getting sick and tired of his personal pics in the WH and images of him taking his wifey out to dinner and for burgers. He should sit down and rule/govern as he was elected to do. Helathcare reform No, MA election NO, NJ/VA election NO, Employment issues NO, other than the stabilization of the free fall economy what exactly has he done so far other take pics and vex our sights with them. I am begging to think that my vote was wasted on him although I did not really have a choice with Senator MCaine

[Gladys1963]

11:47 AM on 01/20/2010

So, don't look at them. No one is forcing you.

E-mail the White House instead of kvetching in the Style section of this blog.

[Try the truth]

12:07 PM on 01/20/2010

Guess you missed the photos of him working and meeting with people. Now back under the bridge with you! LOL

[thepheonix]

11:14 AM on 01/20/2010

Mirror, Mirror on the wall.

[northernwoman]

02:43 PM on 01/21/2010

Did you misspell your name on purpose?

[Bafun]

05:07 PM on 01/21/2010

Because he is afraid the real P. could sue him for stealing his name... plagiat