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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Area residents participated in the push-in event, which also featured tours, interactive experiences and photo opportunities. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025 For now, Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the potential domestic pitfalls of a photo opportunity alongside the US president and his Ukrainian enemy to be far greater than the possible damage incurring Trump’s wrath may cause. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 May 2025 While the Spring Bunny was present for photo opportunities, also greeting children this year was Mundy Lion, the district’s new mascot. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 And who could have guessed that Tight End University, the teaching camp co-hosted by Kelce, would provide so many photo opportunities of the celebrity couple for fans this week? Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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