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 celebration will feature art activities, tortilla making, Rosca de Reyes tasting, photo opportunities with the three kings and folklórico dance performances and instruction from local dance groups Los Lupeños Juvenil, Brenda Lopez Folklorico Group, and El Grito de La Cultura. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025 The Walmart Museum hosted Santa Claus for three free photo opportunities this month. Charlie Kaijo, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Winter vibes are on the menu in Poway, with photo opportunities, a light walk, life-sized board games, a skating rink, marshmallow-roasting, sledding and other activities. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children interact with an immersive experience during the photo opportunity, including walking through a snowfall room. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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