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

Hestra Gloves Wakayama Mittens My love affair with mittens began in 2013 during a winter photography class in Yellowstone National Park. —Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025

In November, Shinner shared his family photography tips with The Telegraph, from setting the vibe to gathering everyone together, and his first tip was to slow down. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025

Bamonte also contributed to the art direction and photography for some Cure albums. —Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025

After his father’s passing, Cruz dedicated his life — and photography — to making sure that doesn’t happen to other people. —Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 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