photography

American  

[fuh-tog-ruh-fee] / fəˈtɒg rə fi /

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.

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photography British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• multiphotography noun

Etymology

Origin of photography

First recorded in 1839; photo- + -graphy

Example Sentences

Unlike the other visual arts, photography nowadays is practiced by virtually everyone and, to a greater extent than the other visual arts, it is put to more uses than just aesthetic pleasure.

From The Wall Street Journal

The campaign juxtaposes such wild, clearly AI-created images with real photography of fit people under the theme “Question Everything But Yourself.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Here’s what we know about how the events unfolded, based on a review of satellite imagery, flight tracking data, audio records, videos, photography and people familiar with the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says she has a fantastic eye and a "natural gift for wildlife photography".

From BBC

The cinematographer serves as the director of photography, greatly shaping the look and the feel of a film.

From Los Angeles Times