Simple Definition of photography

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photography

noun

: the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera
He studied both film and still photography.
Landscape photography is her hobby.
The art museum is showing a photography exhibit. [=an exhibit of photographs]
the director of photography [=the person who is in charge of filming for a movie]

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“Photography.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/photography. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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