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

The Mars flyby was far more than a photo opportunity.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Altman, head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, and Amodei, whose company Anthropic is known for its Claude chatbot, stood beside each other for the photo opportunity on stage.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

All they would need to do is decline a photo opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Bovino called the suggestion that the crowd cleared for a photo opportunity “false news” and that the vehicle was preparing to accompany Border Patrol strike teams on patrol that day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

Now, that's a lot of Osbournes in one go and for the rare privilege - plus a photo opportunity and autographs - guests had to pay a thematically-fitting £666.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025