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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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ewing left acting to pursue photography, which took him to Mexico, Russia, Europe, and the South Pacific.
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Exit through the back of Ponce City Market, and find yourself on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail, a pedestrian pathway that snakes by coffee shops, popsicle stands, restaurants, bars, and a linear photography exhibit showcasing Atlanta’s contributions to the Civil Rights movement.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ewing left acting to pursue photography, which took him to Mexico, Russia, Europe, and the South Pacific.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Exit through the back of Ponce City Market, and find yourself on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail, a pedestrian pathway that snakes by coffee shops, popsicle stands, restaurants, bars, and a linear photography exhibit showcasing Atlanta’s contributions to the Civil Rights movement.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Photography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photography. Accessed 12 Jan. 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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