Definition

1. Noun:
   • The art, process, or practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation: This is the primary meaning, referring to the technical and artistic discipline of capturing images using a camera.
   • The occupation or profession of taking and processing photographs: This meaning focuses on photography as a job or career.
   • A collection of photographs; the body of work in this medium: This refers to photographs collectively or the output of photographic activity.

Usage and Examples

• As a general art/process:
  • She studied photography at university to improve her technical skills.
  • The invention of digital photography revolutionized how we capture moments.
• As an occupation:
  • He turned his passion into a career in photography.
  • Fashion photography requires a good eye for style and composition.
• Referring to a body of work:
  • The book features stunning photography of wildlife in Africa.
  • The exhibition showcases the photography of the early 20th century.

Advanced Usage

• "in photography": used to specify the field or context.
  • Advances in photography have made cameras more accessible.
• "of photography": used to describe the type, style, or subject.
  • He is a master of black-and-white photography.
  • The history of photography is fascinating.

Variants and Related Words

• Photograph (n/v): A picture made using a camera; to take a photograph.
• Photographer (n): A person who takes photographs, especially as a job.
• Photographic (adj): Relating to or resembling photography or a photograph (e.g., , ).
• Photogenic (adj): Looking attractive in photographs.

Synonyms

• Picture-taking: The act of taking photographs.
• Photojournalism: The practice of telling news stories through photographs.
• Imaging: The process of creating visual representations, often in technical or medical contexts.

Phrases and Collocations

• Digital photography: Photography using electronic sensors to record images.
• Street photography: A genre of photography that features chance encounters in public places.
• Still life photography: The photography of inanimate objects arranged artistically.
• To have an interest in photography: To be keen on photography as a hobby.

Idioms

Note: There are few idioms using the exact word "photography." Its usage is typically literal. However, related idioms involve the word "picture." - A picture is worth a thousand words: (Related concept) Suggesting a complex idea can be conveyed better by a single image than a description.

Noun

1. the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies
2. the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces
3. the act of taking and printing photographs