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

Second, Congress leaders harnessed modern media technologies like radio, film, and photography, which helped their political struggle reach an international audience.

From BBC

I mean, I care a lot about photography.

From Los Angeles Times

She loved to paint religious, ethereal drawings, which inspired him to take up portrait photography.

From Los Angeles Times

A magical feather would not be out of place in “Wicked: For Good,” the second of Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” films for which Brooks served as director of photography and cinematographer.

From Los Angeles Times

Until recently, the fruits of Baker’s photography hobby had effectively only existed on his personal Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times