photo-op
Politician's camera moment
A photo-op (short for photo opportunity) is a staged moment designed to produce flattering or newsworthy photographs, especially of politicians or celebrities.
The term often carries a cynical edge, implying the event exists primarily for publicity rather than substance: The factory visit was just a photo-op.
Also spelled photo op.
Assumed a position
- orchestratedDeliberately arranged complex elements
- choreographedArranged movements deliberately
- scriptedWritten out beforehand
- prearrangedOrganized ahead of time
manufactured · contrived · calculated · artificial · rehearsed · planned · set-up · constructed
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- journalistsNews gatherers and writers
- reportersThose who gather news
- camerasVisual recording devices
- coverageExtent of inclusion
news · headline · broadcast · paparazzi · spokesperson · statement · conference · announcement
Organized effort toward goal
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- ribbon-cuttingCeremonial opening event
- signingInscribing one's name
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
summit · diplomacy · candidate · incumbent · rally · stump · grip-and-grin · flag
Lavish welcome for dignitaries
- premiereFirst public performance
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- publicistMedia relations professional
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
flashbulbs · appearance · autograph · fan · selfie · meet-and-greet · charity · gala
posed
Assumed a position
- orchestratedDeliberately arranged complex elements
- choreographedArranged movements deliberately
- scriptedWritten out beforehand
prearranged · manufactured · contrived · calculated · artificial · rehearsed · planned · set-up · constructed · engineered
press
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- journalistsNews gatherers and writers
- reportersThose who gather news
- camerasVisual recording devices
coverage · news · headline · broadcast · paparazzi · spokesperson · statement · conference · announcement · interview
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- ribbon-cuttingCeremonial opening event
- signingInscribing one's name
podium · summit · diplomacy · candidate · incumbent · rally · stump · grip-and-grin · flag · hardhat
red-carpet
Lavish welcome for dignitaries
- premiereFirst public performance
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- publicistMedia relations professional
entourage · flashbulbs · appearance · autograph · fan · selfie · meet-and-greet · charity · gala · sponsored
photo-opcandid shot
Unposed, natural photograph
candid moment · unstaged · snapshot · stolen shot · behind-the-scenes
photo-opbehind closed doors
In private, unobserved
media blackout · no comment · unphotographed · off the record · in private
photo, photograph, photography, photographic, photographer, photographs, photos, photon, photons