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

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photo opportunity

The Mars flyby was far more than a photo opportunity.

From Science Daily ● May 23, 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

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