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)

Examples of photography in a Sentence

He studied both film and still photography.

Landscape photography is her hobby.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Peterborough, England–born Matić, at twenty-seven the youngest artist in the cohort, investigates themes of belonging and identity through photography, installation, and sound works and, recently, an assemblage of dolls. —News Desk, Artforum, 23 Apr. 2025

In the past, Kate has usually taken birthday portraits of her children as part of her love of photography. —Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

Many chefs are inspired by art or use techniques like sketching or photography to develop dishes that the diner experiences as another expression of creativity and beauty. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025

Principal photography for the movie began in the middle of February 2024 and wrapped by the end of March 2024, with all of the outdoor locations being shot in real outdoor locations. —Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing photography

• director of photography
• Kirlian photography
• trick photography

Rhymes for photography

• arthrography
• biography
• cartography
• cosmography
• cryptography
• demography
• discography
• echography
• ethnography
• filmography
• geography
• hydrography

Kids Definition

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