The 2012 Presidential Election Year in Pictures
For years, TIME has created some of the most memorable campaign photography. Here, LightBox takes a look at the best of TIME’s commissioned political imagery from this election.
From Hurricane Isaac in the Caribbean and colorful Holi celebrations in Germany to the Paralympics in London and a tree full of goats in Morocco, TIME presents the best images of the week.
Photographer Grant Cornett roamed the convention center in Tampa, capturing members of each delegation. His portraits reveal a cross section of the people who make up the Grand Old Party of 2012.
Tropical Storm Isaac led organizers to cancel Monday’s lineup at the Republican National Convention, but protests in Tampa went ahead mostly as planned. Photographer Grant Cornett was on scene to capture the action.
Traveling with him through more than ten states this summer, photographer Lauren Fleishman has documented Mitt Romney’s buildup to the Republican National Convention, held next week in Tampa.