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 still, considering the relative affordability (compared to the cost of typical camera lenses), this is an excellent accessory for mobile photography enthusiasts. —Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

Lott, who previously worked with Schreier on 2015’s Paper Towns, was joined by bandmates Chang and Rafiq Bhatia for weekly meetings with the director to pitch ideas leading up to principal photography. —Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025

Through beautiful and probing documentaries directed by notable filmmakers, the series explores the deeper implications of photography, emphasizing how images are crafted to advocate for visibility and awareness. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 May 2025

Like photography, science requires examining an ecosystem through different lenses, focusing on different details, particularly as conditions shift. —Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 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