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

The whole property is basically a lending library with new, vintage, and unusual tomes scattered throughout for borrowing while onsite, from Toni Morrison’s Beloved to classic National Geographic photography books. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026

To support the magazine’s award-winning journalism, photography, short films, and podcasts, subscribe today. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026

But the show does succeed in updating the stereotype, without pandering, and with the genuine authenticity that only photography can produce. —Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026

Alongside contributions from sister Dannii Minogue, record producer Pete Waterman and the musician Nick Cave, Kylie shows the world some of her personal archive, including archive photography by her longtime friend Katerina Jebb. —Scott Bryan, Variety, 18 May 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