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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In addition to food and family-friendly activities, the farm features dozens of photo opportunities such as a pumpkin carriage and animal cutouts. Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025 Customers can book photo opportunities with Santa Claus at select locations starting November 21. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025 The Evil Queen, Cruella de Vil and other Disney Villains emerged on the castle drawbridge for a song as the grand introduction to a meet-and-greet photo opportunity during the after-hours event that eventually morphed into Oogie Boogie Bash. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025 The Haunted Spookeasy is decorated with horror movie memorabilia and staff is dressed in costume for photo opportunities and a small scare. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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