photography

[fuh-tog-ruh-fee]

noun

1. the process or art of producing images of objects on sensitized surfaces by the chemical action of light or of other forms of radiant energy, as x-rays, gamma rays, or cosmic rays.

2. cinematography.

photography

/ fəˈtɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the process of recording images on sensitized material by the action of light, X-rays, etc, and the chemical processing of this material to produce a print, slide, or cine film

2. the art, practice, or occupation of taking and printing photographs, making cine films, etc

Other Word Forms

• multiphotography noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of photography¹

First recorded in 1839; photo- + -graphy

Example Sentences

After that Dolan was able to seriously pursue photography, which he would never have done with her voice in his head undermining him.

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She studied history and French at the University of Manchester, writing a final year dissertation on peculiar uses of photography in 19th Century Paris.

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It traces Miller’s career from model in front of the camera to inventive photographer behind it, as she forged new paths in her Surrealist works and captured iconic images through her war and fashion photography.

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Bonsu has brought together a collection of incredible breadth - from watercolours to photography to miniscule thorn carvings to political cartoons.

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At times, it’s easy to forget what’s happening within the film itself just because of how nice it is to watch Safdie’s expert photography unfold before your eyes.

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