photoshoot

[/ˈfoʊtəʃuːt/]
nounpl: photoshoots
sessão de fotos
1. A session or event where photographs are taken, typically of a person, product, or scene for professional or artistic purposes
The model had a photoshoot for the fashion magazine.
A modelo teve uma sessão de fotos para a revista de moda.
2. A planned event involving a photographer and subject(s) to capture images for commercial, editorial, or personal use
We're organizing a photoshoot for the new product line next week.
Estamos organizando uma sessão de fotos para a nova linha de produtos na próxima semana.
In Brazilian popular culture and fashion industry, 'photoshoot' is widely understood and increasingly used as a loanword alongside the traditional 'sessão de fotos'. The term is especially prevalent in fashion, modeling, and entertainment sectors. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the shortened form 'shoot' is commonly used in professional photography circles. The term reflects the globalization of the fashion and media industries.
NYC Slang
shoot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
photo sessionshootphoto sessionpicture-taking session

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sessão de fotos
Most common and standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
sessão de fotos / fotoshoot
Both terms used interchangeably in fashion and media industry
Rio de Janeiro
sessão de fotos / shoot
Often shortened to 'shoot' in professional contexts
Portugal
sessão fotográfica / shoot fotográfico
More formal 'sessão fotográfica' preferred in traditional contexts

Related Words

photographercameraportraitfashion photographystudiolighting

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a photoshoot
behind the scenes of a photoshoot
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