photo shoot

noun

variants or less commonly photoshoot

ˈfō-(ˌ)tō-ˌshüt 

plural photo shoots also photoshoots

: a photography session and especially one in which a professional photographer takes photographs of someone or something for commercial use (as in a magazine)

… Cohen, 63, arrives at a PEOPLE photo shoot where his wife is being fawned over by hair and makeup artists …

—Kate Coyne

The women exuded such strength and joy in front of the camera, who would have thought it was their first professional photo shoot?

—Essence

To celebrate her 90th birthday this past spring, she had a photoshoot in Reynolda Gardens that included a pink tutu, crown, and cake.

—Chad Tucker

called also photo session

Examples of photo shoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On a recent Friday evening, a photo shoot was underway in the marble staircase and the restaurant was buzzing softly with locals who’d come to try the creative tasting menus. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

This included getting access to a replica of the infamous red Ferrari, according to Carol Smith, executive director of communications for Glenbrook High School District 225, which includes Glenbrook North, and an organizer of the photo shoot. — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

At Blonde Studios in New York City, McRae appears to be enjoying the leisurely pace of a photo shoot. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Hospitality was just one of several industries that received a boost from film and photo shoots, according to Garner. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for photo shoot

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute