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

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

"The value of these things are not just the photo opportunities but also all the off-grid conversations," said one royal insider.

From BBC

Slash, or, rather, a skeletal facsimile of him played by an actor, will be available for photo opportunities and meet and greets at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, which runs most evenings through Nov. 2.

From Los Angeles Times

As Andy Coleman walked out of his photo opportunity, he was smiling from ear to ear and described the experience as "surreal".

From BBC

But, he claims, soon after the photo opportunity, the computers were wrapped up in plastic and never touched again.

From BBC