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 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 An Orchid Lounge, which has vintage neon signs, will offer photo opportunities, according to Zombolo. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 Golden Retrievers and their humans were treated to pup-cups, numerous photo opportunities, contests, vendors, entertainment, parties and games. Timothy Hurst, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026 From fun photo opportunities, museums and interactive exhibits the event was pushed for people to have fun and enjoy football in all its forms. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated February 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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