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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The replica will offer a similar photo opportunity during the renovation period. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 Throughout October, the Opry’s official birthday month, every show will be a birthday show featuring an elevated party atmosphere, photo opportunities and special events. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025 The White Tower in Nadur boasts routes up to grade 8a as well as the perfect photo opportunity straddling the gap between two slabs. AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025 At first, Ruehle saw the towering wall of dust as a photo opportunity for the couple, but the plan quickly took a turn as the storm closed in faster than expected. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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