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

Deyla quit school in the fifth grade and worked for her uncle, Gilberto de la Garza, who owned a successful photography business. —Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025

The project, produced by Mandela Pictures and OMG Studios Singapore, is written and directed by Ivander Tedjasukmana and is currently wrapping principal photography. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025

At $900 off, this is an excellent upgrade option for anyone looking to take their photography to the next level. —Chris McMullen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025

The year 2025 has been captured in stunning photography by many around the globe. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 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