Chasing Light: Exclusive Photos of First Lady Michelle Obama

Amanda Lucidon's new book Chasing Light consists of 150 intimate photographs of former First Lady Michelle Obama. A White House photographer, Lucidon adds context to the photos with a fascinating running narrative, making for a gorgeous tour of Obama's tenure as the first ady. And EW has an exclusive preview: Click through to see 10 new photos straight from the book, due Oct. 17.

Obama sings and dances along with the Soul Children of Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Obama speaks with Oprah Winfrey for "Trailblazing the Path for the Next Generation of Women" at the United State of Women summit.

Obama laughs with Meryl Streep and Susan Pocharski at the White House for a MORE magazine interview.

Barack and Michelle Obama prepare for the arrival of the Nordic leaders for the State Dinner at the White House.

Obama dances on stage with Matthew Morrison and Kristin Chenoweth, as well as students, in the East Room of the White House after a Broadway performance.

Barack and Michelle Obama read Where the Wild Things Are to children during the Easter Egg Roll.

Obama hugs Ellen DeGeneres after performing a Let's Move dance with the All-Star dancers from So You Think You Can Dance.

Obama visits with the 2013 NBA Champions, the Miami Heat, including players LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Obama takes a selfie with a service member following a veterans job summit at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Obama feeds apples to giant pandas in Chengdu, China, with her daughters Sasha and Malia.