photo shoot
noun
variants
or less commonly photoshoot
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 …—
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Kate CoyneThe women exuded such strength and joy in front of the camera, who would have thought it was their first professional photo shoot?—Essence
EssenceTo celebrate her 90th birthday this past spring, she had a photoshoot in Reynolda Gardens that included a pink tutu, crown, and cake.—Chad Tucker
Chad Tuckercalled also photo session
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The actor made his way to San Francisco for a scenic photo shoot to help unveil the fashion brand’s October Edit.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The judge cited other relevant factors, including the presence of Elden’s parents at the photo shoot, and the fact that the photographer, Kirk Weddle, was a close friend.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The couple gets cozy (literally and sartorially speaking) in the new photo shoot, embracing each other while showing off the clothing brand's latest women's and men's apparel, which is fitting for the festive season right around the corner.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
After starring in a Maybelline photo shoot on September 15, the 30-year-old Hadid sister was seen trading her structured denim jumpsuit for a taupe cashmere coverall by her own knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, which retails for $1,095.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The judge cited other relevant factors, including the presence of Elden’s parents at the photo shoot, and the fact that the photographer, Kirk Weddle, was a close friend.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The couple gets cozy (literally and sartorially speaking) in the new photo shoot, embracing each other while showing off the clothing brand's latest women's and men's apparel, which is fitting for the festive season right around the corner.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
After starring in a Maybelline photo shoot on September 15, the 30-year-old Hadid sister was seen trading her structured denim jumpsuit for a taupe cashmere coverall by her own knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, which retails for $1,095.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Photo shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20shoot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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