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

Artwork ranges from paintings and ceramics to photography and mixed media, displayed in participating shops and restaurants. —Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

Uptown Art Expo: Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025

Wander through provocative photography exhibits at Halle 14 and shop for elegant coral-like sculptures at Claudia Biehne’s studio and shop. —Andrew Richdale, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025

Today’s great photo is from Times photography fellow Juliana Yamada, who captured the fun during Sunday’s L.A. Marathon. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 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