photography
word
/fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/
fuh-TAH-gruh-fee
/fətˈɒɡɹəfˌi/
fuh-TOG-ruh-fee
Definition
The art or practice of taking and making pictures with a camera.
Usage & Nuances
"Photography" is uncountable (not 'a photography'). Used for both hobby/profession. 'Take a photograph' means taking a single picture. Associated words: 'digital photography', 'wildlife photography', 'photographer' (person).
Spanish: fotografíaPortuguese (BR): fotografiaPortuguese (PT): fotografiaChinese (Simplified): 摄影Chinese (Traditional): 攝影Hindi: फोटोग्राफी - छायाचित्रणArabic: التصوير الفوتوغرافيBengali: ফটোগ্রাফি - আলোকচিত্রRussian: фотографияJapanese: 写真Vietnamese: nhiếp ảnhKorean: 사진Turkish: fotoğrafçılıkUrdu: عکاسیIndonesian: fotografi
Example Sentences
She studies photography at college.
basic
You need a good camera for photography.
basic
I've always been passionate about photography since I was a kid.
natural
Modern photography includes editing photos on computers.
natural
There’s just something magical about black-and-white photography.
natural
Photography is my favorite hobby.
basic