The photoshoot was conducted in recognition of the magazine's decision to name Obama as its "Ally of the Year" for the gay community, after he helped secure same-sex marriage in the United States.
Founded by Michael Goff in 1992, Out magazine annually dedicate one of their monthly issues to celebrating and thanking a list of one hundred people who have contributed to the LGBT community over the past year. The list is called the 'Out100'.
