say cheese
Photographer's smile request
Say cheese is what photographers tell subjects just before taking a picture.
The word cheese forces the mouth into a smile-like shape.
The phrase now signals any moment of posing or performing for the camera: Everyone say cheese!
It can also be used sarcastically when someone seems to be putting on a show.
Image capturing device
- shutterHinged window covering
- snapshotInformal photograph taken quickly
- flashBrief burst of light
- portraitArtistic depiction of someone
candid · selfie · photobooth · lens · aperture · tripod · exposure · focus
Broad, toothy smile
- beamStructural support member
- smirkPleased, superior smile
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- dimplesSmall facial indentations
expression · facial · mouth · lips · cheeks · forced smile · ear-to-ear · toothy
Artistic depiction of someone
- group shotImage of multiple people
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
backdrop · staging · stillness · formal · frame · subject · sitting · posture
Item preserved for sentiment
- mementoToken of recollection
- scrapbookBook for preserving mementos
- albumUnified collection of recordings
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
reunion · celebration · anniversary · milestone · graduation · wedding · birthday · holiday
camera
Image capturing device
portrait · candid · selfie · photobooth · lens · aperture · tripod · exposure · focus · zoom
grin
Broad, toothy smile
dimples · expression · facial · mouth · lips · cheeks · forced smile · ear-to-ear · toothy · genuine
portrait
Artistic depiction of someone
- group shotImage of multiple people
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
composition · backdrop · staging · stillness · formal · frame · subject · sitting · posture · shoulders back
keepsake
Item preserved for sentiment
- mementoToken of recollection
- scrapbookBook for preserving mementos
- albumUnified collection of recordings
nostalgia · reunion · celebration · anniversary · milestone · graduation · wedding · birthday · holiday · vacation
say cheesecandid shot
Unposed, natural photograph
candid photography · candid · caught off guard · unposed · street photography
say cheesehidden camera
Concealed recording device
surveillance photo · unaware · stolen shot · unsuspecting · secret recording
say, says, saying, sayer, sayable, cheese, cheeses, cheesy, cheesier