Event - White House Summit on International Development

On Tuesday, I had the privilege to serve as the official event photographer for the White House Summit on International Development, on behalf of TRI Leadership Resources, LLC the event services and logistics company that put on the event. The summit brought together a number of keynote speakers and panel discussion participants to address the role of the United States (and other industrialized nations) in supporting and expanding growth and development of third-world nations.

I'm still in the process of going through the 1200+ pictures I took during the course of the day, but a few of my favorites (from my first pass) are included below. I hope you enjoy. Please remember, as always, all photographs included on this site are the copyright of Towner Jones Photography, LLC, and should not be copied or reproduced in any form.

Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice

President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

President of the United States, George W. Bush, with President Johnson-Sirleaf

President of the United States, George W. Bush

One of the highlights for me during this event was having very close access to the President while he was giving his speech. As was mentioned throughout the course of the day, the tremendous advances in U.S. support to the developing world, in particular for sub-Saharan Africa, are some of the lesser known, but far reaching accomplishments of this administration. 

Bob Geldof, signer, songwriter and political activist delivered an amazing keynote speech at the event. I had the privilege of spending a few minutes with him backstage as he was getting prepared for his speech. He's a down-to-earth guy, with a real gift for expressing the passion he has for this cause.  

National Security Advisor, Stephen Hadley

All images are copyright of Towner Jones Photography, and should not be saved or printed without the express written permission of Towner Jones Photography, LLC.

Many thanks to Ryan Underwood, Katye Riselli and the rest of the folks over at TRI Leadership Resources, LLC for letting me serve as their photographer. I look forward to the opportunity of working with their fine team again in the future. The quality and professionalism that was apparent in this event is a testament to the hard work and attention to detail that these folks provide.

Thanks to taking the time to read today's blog. More pictures from the event will probably show up in the days to come, but as I mentioned, I wanted to share a few of my favorites. Hope that everyone has a happy and safe weekend.

Comments

[Patti Schacht]

WHOA!!! These are EXCELLENT photos, Rob. As usual, you really captured some great moments! Hope they know how fortunate they were to have my nephew do this assignment!!! :)
Love ya! Aunt Patti

[Andrew Smith]

Truly excellent photographs of President Bush. Well done.

[Mom D]

How exciting! And what great pics! I'm anxious to see more. My unbiased opinion: these are the best pics of our President that I've ever seen. Surely hope he gets to see some of your work. I can't wait until you let me help carry your equipment at one of this kinds of events.

[Katie J.]

As always, great photos, Rob! What a great experience!

[Julie McLeod]

Rob,

Congratulations on this excellent assignment. You certainly rose to the occasion! The results are fantastic...

[chris]

ROB! I cannot believe I am the first one to comment on this post. Brother, what an amazing opportunity you just had. I am so very excited and thrilled for you! What a way to get your name out there even more and to be able to work so closely with our President...Rob, what an incredible adventure you just had! WAY TO GO BROTHER!!!