photo shoot
noun
variants
or less commonly photoshoot
plural photo shoots also photoshoots
: a photography session and especially one in which a professional photographer takes photographs of someone or something for commercial use (as in a magazine)
… Cohen, 63, arrives at a PEOPLE photo shoot where his wife is being fawned over by hair and makeup artists …—
Kate Coyne
Kate CoyneThe women exuded such strength and joy in front of the camera, who would have thought it was their first professional photo shoot?—Essence
EssenceTo celebrate her 90th birthday this past spring, she had a photoshoot in Reynolda Gardens that included a pink tutu, crown, and cake.—Chad Tucker
Chad Tuckercalled also photo session
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In September 2024, Chaney and The Wire actors Glover, Johnson, and Wilds had a photo shoot for the clothing line in the Pit.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, the sneaker became an essential for professional athletes, while gaining mass appeal, featured as a prop in apparel photo shoots.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Allen also flew out photographer Michael Carson to capture the ladies and to do a solo photo shoot with the birthday girl.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
The couple shared several sweet photos from a maternity photo shoot, which included photos of Reguero showing off her baby bump and sweet family snaps with their daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, the sneaker became an essential for professional athletes, while gaining mass appeal, featured as a prop in apparel photo shoots.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Allen also flew out photographer Michael Carson to capture the ladies and to do a solo photo shoot with the birthday girl.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
The couple shared several sweet photos from a maternity photo shoot, which included photos of Reguero showing off her baby bump and sweet family snaps with their daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Photo shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20shoot. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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