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

It's not just a grip-and-grin photo opportunity, with some warm words and a few celebrities hitting the embassy prosecco.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It was a similar story at another photo opportunity with world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

These include personal introductions to "stakeholders", a "photo opportunity with the minister" and one seat at a private "VIP dinner with top advisers to the prime minister, chancellor and other senior tech policymakers".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 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

They charge $77.25 for a photo opportunity with the World Series championship trophy, with a press box tour included.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2024