Photography
/fəˈtɒɡrəfi/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process or art of producing images using the action of light, especially with a camera.
/fəˈtɒɡrəfi/
The art or process of capturing images using light
She has a passion for photography.
💡 Simply: Photography is like when you use a camera to 'paint' pictures with light. It's how you can keep a memory of something, like a birthday party or a beautiful sunset!
👶 For kids: Taking pictures with a camera!
More Examples
Photography is a fascinating field.
The exhibit featured stunning examples of photography.
How It's Used
"Photography is often considered an art form."
"Digital photography has revolutionized the industry."
Photographs considered as a whole.
/fəˈtɒɡrəfi/
Photographs collectively
The photography in the book was superb.
💡 Simply: It's also all the photos taken together, like someone's entire collection of pictures or the pictures used in a magazine.
👶 For kids: All the pictures taken by a photographer or for something.
More Examples
We hired a photographer to take care of all the photography during the wedding.
The website's design relies heavily on its photography.
How It's Used
"The magazine used powerful photography to illustrate the article."
"Good product photography is essential for online sales."
Idioms & expressions
Candid photography
Photography taken without posing the subject
"The photographer specialized in candid photography, capturing spontaneous moments."
Landscape photography
Photography that focuses on natural landscapes
"He traveled extensively to capture stunning landscape photography."
From Greek φῶς (phos, 'light') and γραφή (graphē, 'drawing, writing'), literally meaning 'drawing with light'. Coined in the early 19th century with the development of photographic processes.
The term gained popularity in the mid-19th century with the development of more accessible photographic processes. Early uses were often in scientific or artistic contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'photo' and 'graphy' – drawing with light!
Word Origin
"Drawing with light (φῶς (phos, 'light') and γραφή (graphē, 'drawing, writing')"