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)
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He studied both film and still photography.
Landscape photography is her hobby.
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The concert is performed against a backdrop of video and photography, including family pictures and material from the Library of Congress, that illustrates specific historic and musical themes.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Flower lovers of all skill levels can enter the show with divisions ranging from horticulture and floral design to youth and photography.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
PhotoVogue's 'Pic of the Day' is a celebration of the power of photography to capture moments of beauty, raw emotion, and human connection.
—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Finally, The Times was ranked in the top 10 in special sections for coverage of the Dodgers’ World Series win, which featured headlines in three languages, dynamic photography and writing that captured the back-to-back World Series victories.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Flower lovers of all skill levels can enter the show with divisions ranging from horticulture and floral design to youth and photography.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
PhotoVogue's 'Pic of the Day' is a celebration of the power of photography to capture moments of beauty, raw emotion, and human connection.
—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Finally, The Times was ranked in the top 10 in special sections for coverage of the Dodgers’ World Series win, which featured headlines in three languages, dynamic photography and writing that captured the back-to-back World Series victories.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Photography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photography. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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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
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