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

Director of photography is Rajiv Menon. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026

There’s a refreshing lack of antler decor, and instead photography and coffee table books pay homage to the American West. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026

Garrett talked about his love of photography, which began 6-7 years ago while traveling. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026

The interview revealed common ground that includes poetry, photography, anime, and Pokémon. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 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