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

Why does the wedding photographer offer them an impromptu photo shoot — for free? —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026

Justin popped a black national championship trophy on his head, scooped up some confetti and the brothers proceeded to bang out a photo shoot. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026

At a recent photo shoot, Hunter tried to strike a traditional pose, and Ginsburg disarmed him with a playful kiss to the cheek. —Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026

This hometown boy was thrown into interviews and photo shoots. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Mar. 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