photography

noun

pho·​tog·​ra·​phy fə-ˈtä-grə-fē How to pronounce photography (audio)
: 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.
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The Mamas began taking photography classes as a part of an empowerment initiative by Yolé! Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024 Drawing on the rich archive of images submitted to the magazine’s annual Photo Contest, our photography editors transported readers to Cuba, captured the beauty of birds, and celebrated events like Pride Month and Mother’s Day. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024 The imprint is under U.K. publisher Mack, who published Coppola’s 2023 photography book Archive. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 The selection stretches from signed and rare photography, fashion and art books to tomes about Louise Bourgeois and ones by Annie Ernaux, recipient of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for photography 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photography was in 1839

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“Photography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photography. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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photography

noun
pho·​tog·​ra·​phy fə-ˈtäg-rə-fē How to pronounce photography (audio)
: 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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