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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The drive takes about 30 minutes each way, and the viewpoint includes walkways and platforms that provide stunning photo opportunities. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Attendees will enjoy photo opportunities, an official gift bag from the watch party, a selection of hors d’oeuvres from Wolfgang Puck Catering, and wine from Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon. Matt Minton, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025 What: The exhibition will include works of art and memorabilia items as well as activities such as comic strip drawing, coloring, paper airplane making and photo opportunities. Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025 The retreat also includes a sneak peek at the third season of The White Lotus, photo opportunities, and other series tie-ins to be announced. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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