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

He is clearly caught up in the romance of photography, from the surprise and discovery of its formative years to the most challenging experiments of his fellow-artists, and his work has a terrific sense both of the moment and the days, years, and decades that led up to it. —Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025

The story follows the complications that arise in female friendships when one of the characters decides to pose for a high school photography project. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025

Zoo Miami also boasts Ron Magill, whose Walk on the Wild events featuring educational segments, animal encounters and keen eye for photography continue to draw audiences. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

Under the agreement, Action Xtreme will oversee all stages of production — from development and principal photography through to post-production and delivery — while Trinity Content Partners will handle worldwide distribution, sales, and revenue management. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025

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