When I met David Axelrod in 2008 at Obama for America campaign headquarters I instantly wanted to photograph him in front of this iconic Obama image. I decided to light Axelrod with light similar to what was in the Obama portrait, only from the opposite side, to create symmetry and contrast all at the same time.
Its rather surprising now to see his iconic mustache disappear for charity!
By Jane C. Timm, @janestreet, MSNBC
Ever think you’d see President Barack Obama and Donald Trump agree on anything?
Well, when it comes to slashing David Axelrod’s mustacheâ€â€Âand raising money for epilepsy researchâ€â€Âthey’re on the same team.
The groupâ€â€Âas well as many other generous donors like George Clooney, Mark Cuban, Tom Hanks, Carole King, and Morning Joe‘s own Joe Scarboroughâ€â€Âall came together in a bipartisan effort to raise funds for CURE, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy… Read More
