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)
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He studied both film and still photography.
Landscape photography is her hobby.
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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
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“Photography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photography. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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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
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