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Definition of Photo opportunity

1. Noun. An occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed.

Definition of Photo opportunity

1. Noun. Any occasion in which a politician or other celebrity may be photographed to their advantage. Short form: '''photo op''' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Photo Opportunity

Literary usage of Photo opportunity

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"... and bills in an interesting pattern, which makes for another good photo opportunity (see Photo 858). Also, if you can get the sun behind a parent ..."

2. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"... their necks (brown-naped in breeding plumage) and bills in an interesting pattern, which makes for another good photo opportunity (see Photo #). ..."

3. Report of the Congressional Committees Investigating the Iran/Contra Affair by Lee H. Hamilton, Daniel K. Inouye (1995)
"... President as a way to thank contributors for their support of Administration policy.102 The individuals who had a photo opportunity with the President, ..."

4. Adventure Guide to Bermuda by Blair Howard (2004)
"There are also a couple of large guns up there that will provide an interesting photo opportunity. Gates Fort is a reconstruction of a small redoubt that ..."

5. Conspicuous Destruction: War, Famine, and the Reform Process in Mozambique by Human Rights Watch (Organization)., Human Rights Watch (Organization (1992)
"... Department might consider informal contacts with RENAMO it did not want to be used "for a photo opportunity" to give RENAMO international legitimacy. ..."

6. The Great American Wilderness: Touring America's National Parks by Larry H. Ludmer (2000)
"This is a great photo opportunity. Nearby is Tunnel Log, another fallen giant. This one you can drive through (cars only - a bypass is provided for campers) ..."

7. Adventure Guide to the Bahamas by Blair Howard (2002)
"... is littered with wreckage, including the ship's anchors, boilers, engines, and propeller. It's an easy dive and, once again, a great photo opportunity. ..."

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