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

Caleb Grieger grew up in Seattle and became interested in photography after taking a film photography class in high school. —Caleb Grieger, Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2026

Rumors of the Oscar winner appearing in the film circulated online in July 2025 after the actress was seen in New York City during the time of principal photography. —Kennedy French, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026

For Cavarocchi, photography is a way to understand her story and interpret reality, as well as to create community with others. —Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026

Colombian rebel groups are mostly using commercial drones, including photography drones fitted with explosives, to conduct their attacks, according to photos and footage shared by Colombia’s military. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 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