AMANDA LUCIDON is an award-winning documentarian, filmmaker, and
former freelance New York Times photographer who served as one of
the White House photographers responsible for photographing First
Lady Michelle Obama from 2013 to 2017. She is one of only a few
female White House photographers in history and was the only woman
photographer during her time in the Obama White House. Amanda
attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she studied
communications media and journalism; she also studied photography
at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Amanda’s work has been
honored by Pictures of the Year International, National Press
Photographers Association Best of Photojournalism, and the White
House News Photographers Association, among others. She was
recently named a Turnaround Artist, one of seventy artists working
to infuse the arts into struggling schools as part of a nationwide
program founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and the
President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and now run by
the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She is
currently a photographer, filmmaker, and public speaker based in
Washington, D.C. To learn more about her work
visit chasinglightbook.org.
A New York Times Best Seller
“This awesome collection of images reminds us of how powerful the
role of First Lady has evolved to become. Michelle Obama’s
optimistic outreach toward achievable goals—in education,
environmental stewardship, and healthy living—gave people an
infusion of hope and can-do encouragement. The
photographs of Amanda Lucidon capture the sparkling moments of
Michelle Obama’s memorable time in the White House. It is a joyous
collection.”
—Meryl Streep
“Michelle Obama, with dignity, grace, and respect, has taught and
inspired all of us to chase what is good, right, and just. Through
her life’s commitment and dedication, she is the embodiment of a
powerful light.”
—Congressman John Lewis
“Chasing Light is a remarkable and intimate behind-the-scenes
look at one of the most influential icons of our time. Michelle
Obama is dedicated, gracious, and humble. She has touched so many
lives and continues to profoundly affect our world in the most
genuine and positive ways. This book is an outstanding tribute to
our beloved First Lady, and my friend, Michelle Obama.”
—Kerry Washington
“As a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the
Humanities, I had the pleasure of seeing firsthand the wonderful
effects of Michelle Obama’s work on behalf of underserved
schoolchildren. Under her leadership, the classroom became an
opportunity not just for learning, but also for innovation and
creative expression.”
—Yo-Yo Ma
“Michelle Obama’s efforts redefined the role of First Lady and have
left an imprint on the world like no other. As I turn through the
pages of this beautiful book, I am reminded of the joy she shares
with the world and the grace and humility she exudes. Her spirit
and her legacy are captured in these photos.”
—Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the National Museum of
African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution
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