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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All autographs and photo opportunities are cash only at Celebrity Row, which is on the first floor of the convention center. John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 June 2026 The team said there will be games, giveaways and photo opportunities, while the beer garden will have drink specials, casual soccer games and big-screen TVs to watch the games. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 One photo opportunity with the actor, 56, over the weekend was extra special. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 Unlike many popular photo opportunities in Dubrovnik, the line here is often refreshingly short and moves quickly. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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