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

If using a regular camera, photography experts have recommended using a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting. —Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Principal photography will take place in Ireland and Virginia. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025

Enjoy wildlife observation 🐦 from trails and platforms, photography, fishing and more. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025

Principal photography is due to begin at the end of September. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 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