I had a feeling something would come up about this.   Because the Target corporation has a strict “solicitation policy” which also encompasses approvals needed for “on premise” photography and media use.   Not surprising the AP photographer refuses to discuss anything about Michelle Obama’s trip to Target.

(From a BigJournalism article)…. Then why isn’t the photographer talking? Why no interviews? What we have here is a member of the media refusing to report. Are you suspicious, because I’m suspicious.  But do you want to know who isn’t suspicious? Politico.
Later in the story we’re told the media was only allowed in the store if they received permission.  So there was other media there? Who were they and how did they find out about this unscripted shopping trip? Are they talking?
If the First Lady wants to make a Target run for a photo-op, that’s fine. But to see Michelle Antoinette take a break from her lavish vacationing to pretend she’s just another member of the proletariat is something one only attempts to get away with if they know the MSM will cover for them.   (read article)