photographing

present participle of photograph
as in shooting
to take a photograph of we've been photographing the baby virtually nonstop

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Recent Examples of photographing Then be sure to read our guide to photographing shooting stars, along with our picks of the best lenses and cameras for capturing the night sky. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026 Simply photographing the surface of the brain somehow suffices. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 Asked about the most frustrating part of the job, 30 percent chose sourcing, just behind the 33 percent who chose photographing and listing items. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Giannetos swapped out his glam squad expertise for a turn behind the camera, photographing Clooney’s work during the September trip. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 Their mother told the kids that their father was photographing and would return. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 The case dominated headlines, generated online conspiracy theories and drew crowds outside the courthouse in Plymouth, Massachusetts, including many supporters of Clancy and one woman who was accused of photographing jurors. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The 25th anniversary of 9/11 inspired Melanie Stetson Freeman to reflect on her experience photographing New York City in the days after the twin towers fell. — Kurt Shillinger, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 There was no question early on that I was drawn to photographing people. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographing
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  • Evidence presented at trial included surveillance video showing Howard shooting Swartout.
    — JAMIE STENGLE, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Thompson scored 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field and 4-of-8 shooting on threes in the first half.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • The location has served as the Ghostbusters’ recurring headquarters and real-life filming location since the first film.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
  • Highlights of the trip included following the sardine run off the coast of South Africa, learning the art of underwater filming with an award-winning marine wildlife film crew, and then learning how to edit and produce high quality video of the dives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Consider techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, body scanning, box breathing, or even picturing your thoughts as clouds that are receding into the distance.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Two years ago, the royal spoke at the same gathering, against a backdrop of cell phone lock screens picturing children whose mental health had been affected by social media.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • The janitor resumed snapping at the bushes with her shears—tiny, clear quartz beads scattered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Commanders to a stunning 33-31 victory over the Seahawks, snapping Seattle’s franchise-record 12-game winning streak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Photographing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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