Friday, July 10, 2009

Photo Ops for World Leaders

G8 leaders summit in LAquila

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) greets U.S. President Barack Obama as he arrives for a round table session at the G8 summit in L'Aquila, Italy on July 8, 2009. (UPI Photo/Alex Volgin) Photo via Newscom

Leaders always want to be photographed on the left hand side of the picture, long ago it was learned that those on the left look more powerful and in control of the situation. Sometimes it can be funny how they jockey for position.

Obama likes to get in close to those he is being photographed with; I believe it is to create a sense of 'we're friends' and I also believe it has contributed to his rock star appeal and charisma. This sometimes doesn't work with other world leaders and in cultures where there is more distance between individuals greeting each other, and can lead to awkward moments.◦
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