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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Fans will enjoy unparalleled access to their favorite Bravolebrities through must-see panels, immersive activations, exclusive meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and exciting surprises, experiencing the Bravo universe like never before. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 Bravo Fan Fest Charleston is a one-day fan event accompanied by a full day of live panels, intimate photo opportunities, immersive experiences, activations and more. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Instead of centering drills, the free event will emphasize access to current players and alumni through meet-and-greets, autograph and photo opportunities, interviews, panels and fan Q&As. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 Fans can also enjoy special appearances from Scott Patterson, who portrayed Luke Danes, including live podcast events and photo opportunities available for an additional purchase. — Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 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 29 Oct. 2026.

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