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# Candid Presidential Photography
Barack Obama by Terry Richardson is Revealed After Win

By Erin Fox | Published 2012-11-07 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barack-obama-by-terry-richardson
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/11/07/barack-obama-by-terry-richardson/) & [terryrichardson](http://www.terryrichardson.com/)

After the presidential win last night by the [Democratic party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusemints-election-collection), the Barack Obama by Terry Richardson photo shoot is revealed to the public proving he is the coolest political leader the [United States of America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding) has ever seen. Terry Richardson is known for producing hilarious candids of the world's most famous celebrities, so why not include the most talked about person on the planet?

The photo shoot is typical of Terry Richardson's style with a white back drop, harsh white lighting and candid photography of the individual. Of course it would not be complete without a Terry Richardson taking a photo with the acclaimed star in some sort of hilarious manor. The Barack Obama by Terry Richardson shoot is adorable and a completely memorable feature for pop culture.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Candid Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the photography industry by incorporating candid and funny styles in professional shoots.
- **Celebrity Photoshoots:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry through capturing candid and memorable moments of famous personalities.
- **Pop Culture Impact:** Innovative ideas for utilizing pop culture references to create engaging and nostalgic content across various industries.

### Where This Applies

- **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the photography industry by incorporating candid and funny styles in professional shoots.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry through capturing candid and memorable moments of famous personalities.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilizing pop culture references and candid photography to create engaging and nostalgic marketing campaigns.

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