photo opportunity

American  

noun

1. a brief period set aside for the media to take photographs of a high government official or celebrity, usually immediately before or after a newsworthy event.

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photo opportunity British  

noun

1. an opportunity, either preplanned or accidental, for the press to photograph a politician, celebrity, or event

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Etymology

Origin of photo opportunity

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Ottaway is a fan of SpaceX, but he believes there are better growth opportunities in some of the smaller names in the space industry, and focuses his investing in those areas.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Expanding middle classes and urbanization are creating attractive growth opportunities, prompting investors to seek a share of the region’s most promising hospital and specialty-care assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

He recommends a defensive investment approach that emphasizes stable, lower-risk stocks while retaining selective exposure to growth opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The ETF aligns with growth opportunities around building grid resilience, he says, citing a recent J.P.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Growth rates will probably slow down over the medium term because of the exhaustion of former growth opportunities and the need to deal with pollution and the other problems of success.

From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency