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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This stretch offers some of the best skyline photo opportunities in the city.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The event will feature auction items, photo opportunities, meet-and-greets and live entertainment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
This drive takes you through some of the most scenic spots in California’s Inland Empire area, with plenty of photo opportunities at lookouts like Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook off State Highway 138.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
There will be ice skating, sketch portraits, a Mexican food truck, ice sculpture and photo opportunities, the event website said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The event will feature auction items, photo opportunities, meet-and-greets and live entertainment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
This drive takes you through some of the most scenic spots in California’s Inland Empire area, with plenty of photo opportunities at lookouts like Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook off State Highway 138.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
There will be ice skating, sketch portraits, a Mexican food truck, ice sculpture and photo opportunities, the event website said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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