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

But neither painting nor photography imitates nature. —Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Foam, a photography museum, is a five-minute walk away. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026

Home to Old Faithful – one of the most famous geysers in the world – Yellowstone boasts an impressive collection of hydrothermal features, but also is a great spot for hiking, wildlife watching, nature photography and much more. —Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026

The experience also includes moonrise photography, Champagne sail, nightly beach dining and daily spa rituals, all in a private setting. —Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 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