photo opportunity

noun

: a situation or event that lends itself to and is often arranged expressly for the taking of pictures that give favorable publicity to the individuals photographed

Examples of photo opportunity in a Sentence

The mayor's visit to the hospital was a good photo opportunity.
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After reporters used a 1987 White House photo opportunity to shout questions to Reagan about the Iran-Contra scandal, Simpson accused them of sadism. Alistair Bell, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, photo opportunities are plentiful, Simmons will join the purchaser for a meal, and then will introduce the lucky roadie during the show. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025 As with other signings and photo opportunities with MultiCon talent, the proceeds will benefit United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025 Home to North America’s highest mountain peak and the 2,000-mile-long Yukon River, the country’s Last Frontier is full of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities. Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photo opportunity

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo opportunity was in 1952

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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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