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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Open to the public, the activation featured an interactive basketball bench, photo opportunities and the chance to book a flu shot appointment. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 Holiday passes to Top of the Rock not only include the sky-high view of New York City from 70 floors up, but also up-close access to the Christmas tree along with a photo opportunity. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026 In addition to baby Luna, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital recently got many of its tiniest patients involved in the Halloween spirit with unique costumes and photo opportunities for the families. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026 Fans will enjoy unparalleled access to their favorite Bravolebrities through must-see panels, immersive activations, exclusive meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and exciting surprises, experiencing the Bravo universe like never before. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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