photo opportunity

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.

photo opportunity

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of photo opportunity¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

No modern museum is complete without plenty of social media-ready photo opportunities, and the Balloon Museum saves the best for last.

From Los Angeles Times

The itinerary for the ball, themed around hit period drama Bridgerton, included photo opportunities, dance lessons and a fashion show.

From BBC

A whale-watching tour got the photo opportunity of a lifetime when they spotted a rare white shark feeding from an elephant seal about 30 miles west of Santa Barbara.

From Los Angeles Times

Towards the front of the train, her father, John, acted as a spotter, giving Edwards a brief warning of upcoming photo opportunities.

From BBC

Governments are not judged by smiley photo opportunities alone.

From BBC