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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There will also be paper goods and keepsake materials to use to write letters to moms as well as photo opportunities.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Sources with knowledge of the FIFA Congress arrangements, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, told The Athletic that a photo opportunity involving Rajoub and Suliman was pre-planned before the night.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Other events and activities on the North Shore include the Play 60 Zone, a watch party at Acrisure Stadium, a flag football field, a beer hall, the NFL museum and other photo opportunities, like the NFL Draft Photo Frames.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Sources with knowledge of the FIFA Congress arrangements, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, told The Athletic that a photo opportunity involving Rajoub and Suliman was pre-planned before the night.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Other events and activities on the North Shore include the Play 60 Zone, a watch party at Acrisure Stadium, a flag football field, a beer hall, the NFL museum and other photo opportunities, like the NFL Draft Photo Frames.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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