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 film will shoot on location at the heart of Pendle in Lancashire, with principal photography commencing end of September. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

The show, to take place at the Palais d’Iena in Paris — where Miu Miu traditionally holds its runway shows — will bring together film, photography, sculpture, poetry, dance, music and performance across four spaces, the brand said in a statement. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The result is a beautiful array of original paintings, photography and even sculptural works that pepper the offices with names like Petra Cortright and Spencer Lewis. — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

His work ranged from the muffled light and shadow of his early landscapes to the snappy glamour of his fashion photography and celebrity portraits (Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin, Anna May Wong). — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 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