photography

noun

pho·​tog·​ra·​phy fə-ˈtä-grə-fē 

: the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface (such as film or an optical sensor)

Examples of photography in a Sentence

He studied both film and still photography.

Landscape photography is her hobby.

Recent Examples on the Web

Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise. —Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026

Intesa Sanpaolo’s museum hub featuring Italian art from the 19th century to contemporary photography. —Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026

In judging completed this week in Las Vegas, The Observer earned Top 10 awards in projects, event coverage, breaking news, high school beat reporting and sports action photography. —Charlotte Observer Staff Report, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026

Principal photography is set to begin in April. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing photography

• director of photography
• Kirlian photography
• trick photography

Rhymes for photography

• arthrography
• biography
• cartography
• cosmography
• cryptography
• demography
• discography
• echography
• ethnography
• filmography
• geography
• hydrography

Kids Definition

photography

noun

pho·​tog·​ra·​phy fə-ˈtäg-rə-fē 

: the art or process of making pictures by means of a camera that directs the image of an object onto a surface (as film) that is sensitive to light