They are almost always smiling and everyone in the picture looks happy. American couples even display their affection, as seen above, by embracing each other closely. This brings us back to the question of reality. One may look at a photo and imply that the Indian family is not happy when in reality they are. In this sense, photos can not always be interpretted correctly.
Photos have the power to distort reality.
Different cultures and social classes have implicit rules that help guide how we act in pictures and what is acceptable or not in society. In the case of the sure shots American display a much broader range of expression and personal contact. In the pictures seen below, you can see how personal space is almost nonexistent and everyone touches each other freely with no boundaries. In the picture directly above one of the guys even has his chin on her shoulder.