Aww, Isn't That Cute: The Obama Staged Photo Spread

Geez, we're only four days into this presidency and it's become one big photo op. Watch Obama play with his kids! Watch Obama put on his tie! Watch Obama and his wife pretend to share a special moment!

I think I'm going to be ill.

It's good to be the king.

These dramatic photos provide an intimate glimpse into the historic first 48 hours of the Obama administration.

The President and First Lady Michelle Obama can be seen tenderly gazing at one another moments before he took the oath of office Tuesday in this stunning series of behind-the-scenes portraits by White House photographer Pete Souza.

Those other guys in the elevator look as if this is the last place on earth they'd like to be.