Synonyms of photo

photo 1 of 2

noun

ˈfō-(ˌ)tō 

as in photograph

a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera

an album of wedding photos

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photograph
• pic
• snapshot
• print
• shot
• snap
• enlargement
• still
• close-up
• blowup
• telephoto
• sepia
• daguerreotype
• monochrome
• tintype
• ferrotype

photo

2 of 2

verb

as in to photograph

to take a photograph of

photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photograph
• picture
• snap
• image
• shoot
• mug
• film
• videotape
• retake
• rephotograph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of photo

Noun

In 2021, the Boise National Forest took to Facebook, urging visitors to pick up after themselves and sharing a photo of large garbage piles in a restroom. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Armstrong’s old bedroom is now decorated with photos and paintings of the moon landing and autographed photos of astronauts who’ve visited. — John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Post-sesh, Johnson snapped a photo with BeautyStat founder Ron Robinson, who was taking in his first-ever Best of Beauty. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

See photos from the project and read more about Villanueva's work. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026