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.
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Visitors will have the chance to speak to students about their innovative projects in a range of media, from sculpture and performance to photography and film.
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And there are a handful of photography studios mentioned: Dixie, Magnolia, Perrault’s, Porters, and Walters, the names offering a tour of businesses in central New Orleans in the early and mid-twentieth century.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 17 Feb. 2025
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Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
As digital photography emerged, the challenge of efficiently storing high-quality images became increasingly important.
—Victor Shilo, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Visitors will have the chance to speak to students about their innovative projects in a range of media, from sculpture and performance to photography and film.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
And there are a handful of photography studios mentioned: Dixie, Magnolia, Perrault’s, Porters, and Walters, the names offering a tour of businesses in central New Orleans in the early and mid-twentieth century.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Photography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photography. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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