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.
Recent Examples on the Web One of them is ready for a family photo opportunity and stands at nearly 7 feet tall. Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024 Highlights will include live music, food trucks, a bubble party, face painting, a local vendor market, hands-on activities, a basketball giveaway for kids, a writing workshop/open mic and photo opportunities with the Big Heads of The Parade Company. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024 All autographs and photo opportunities are cash only at Celebrity Row, which is on the first floor of the convention center. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Experience the majestic Dunes Trail in Greenwich, a fun stroll on a large floating boardwalk that leads to a beautiful beach and numerous photo opportunities. Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 30 Jan. 2024 Each watch party patron was handed a towel and matching NFC poster to commemorate Sunday's big game, and the Detroit Lions Cheer Team hosted a line for photo opportunities with fans. Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024 Enjoy a kawaii food court with tasty food selections, photo opportunities with iconic characters, and an artisan marketplace offering handcrafted goods. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024 The event features an egg hunt for various ages groups up to 13 and all ages at 1 p.m. Highlights include games, activities, photo opportunities and raffles. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024 Visitors can even step inside one for a unique photo opportunity. Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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