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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Following the private event, the celebration continued throughout the day for all customers, featuring a live DJ, giveaways, and special photo opportunities.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 July 2025
Barry Bostwick, the film’s original Brad Majors, will participate in a Q&A session before the screening, and limited VIP tickets will include a pre-show meet-and-greet with the actor, a photo opportunity and autograph.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
According to the longtime Canada national team and Vancouver Whitecaps defender, there’s more than just Instagram-worthy photo opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 May 2025
While this week's mini parade won't quite live up to that standard, the presence of the waning crescent moon close to the horizon is sure to make for a spectacular photo opportunity.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 July 2025
Barry Bostwick, the film’s original Brad Majors, will participate in a Q&A session before the screening, and limited VIP tickets will include a pre-show meet-and-greet with the actor, a photo opportunity and autograph.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
According to the longtime Canada national team and Vancouver Whitecaps defender, there’s more than just Instagram-worthy photo opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 May 2025
While this week's mini parade won't quite live up to that standard, the presence of the waning crescent moon close to the horizon is sure to make for a spectacular photo opportunity.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for photo opportunity
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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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