photo shoot
noun
variants
or less commonly photoshoot
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
Kate CoyneThe women exuded such strength and joy in front of the camera, who would have thought it was their first professional photo shoot?—Essence
EssenceTo celebrate her 90th birthday this past spring, she had a photoshoot in Reynolda Gardens that included a pink tutu, crown, and cake.—Chad Tucker
Chad Tuckercalled also photo session
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Pamela Anderson, Whitney Peak, William Jackson Harper and Chris Messina — all of whom are also slated to take part in the festival — were among the cast members and creatives who also posed for the photo shoot.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 July 2025
One day on the final mountain stage to La Plagne included an official ride across the Finish Line, a photo shoot on the Official Podium and the opportunity to watch the Stage Finish live from the Official VIP Lounge.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Unbeknownst to the teenager, William is a serial killer who is using his charms to lure aspiring young women to secluded photo shoots that end in violence.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Their creative process was documented through a professional photo shoot, supported by stylists and makeup artists.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 July 2025
One day on the final mountain stage to La Plagne included an official ride across the Finish Line, a photo shoot on the Official Podium and the opportunity to watch the Stage Finish live from the Official VIP Lounge.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Unbeknownst to the teenager, William is a serial killer who is using his charms to lure aspiring young women to secluded photo shoots that end in violence.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Their creative process was documented through a professional photo shoot, supported by stylists and makeup artists.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for photo shoot
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“Photo shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20shoot. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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