Cool MateMeaning of Photography
the art, process or job of taking photographs or filming something
In simple words: The art or practice of taking pictures.
Photography in a sentence
- Her hobbies include hiking and photography.
- **digital photography**
- **colour/black-and-white photography**
- aerial/underwater photography
- fashion photography by David Burn
- the **director of photography** *(= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film, programme, etc.)*
- Did you see the film about Antarctica? The photography was superb!
- a commercial stock photography archive
- an exceptional online source for fine-art photography
- the shifting clouds caught in time-lapse photography
How to use Photography
Commonly used in both casual and formal settings. Not appropriate in very technical or scientific discussions about imaging technology.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'photo' + 'graphy' as 'writing with light' — capturing images.
Related words
Collocations with Photography
- black-and-white
- colour/color
- digital
- collection
- exhibit
- exhibition
Common mistakes with Photography
- Confused with 'photograph' as a verb vs 'photography' as a noun.
- Using 'photography' to refer only to digital images, ignoring traditional methods.
- Omitting the context, leading to vague discussions about images instead of the art form.
Photography appears in
Photography in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
التصوير الفوتوغرافي
فن أو ممارسة التقاط الصور.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফটোগ্রাফি
ছবি তোলার শিল্প বা অভ্যাস।
- GermanDeutsch
Fotografie
Die Kunst oder das Machen von Fotos.
- SpanishEspañol
Fotografía
El arte o práctica de tomar fotos.
- Persianفارسی
عکاسی
هنر یا عمل گرفتن عکس.
- FrenchFrançais
Photographie
L'art ou la pratique de prendre des photos.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फोटोग्राफी
तस्वीरें लेने की कला या अभ्यास।
- ItalianItaliano
Fotografia
L'arte o la pratica di scattare foto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fotografia
A arte ou prática de tirar fotos.
- RussianРусский
Фотография
Искусство или практика фотографирования.
- Urduاردو
عکاسی
تصویریں لینے کا فن یا مشق۔
- Chinese中文
摄影
拍照的艺术或实践。
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Frequently asked questions about Photography
What does Photography mean?
The art or practice of taking pictures.
What is the definition of Photography?
the art, process or job of taking photographs or filming something
How do you use Photography in a sentence?
Her hobbies include hiking and photography.
Can you give another example of Photography?
**digital photography**
What are synonyms for Photography?
Common alternatives include picture-taking, imagery, snapshot, photo, visual art.
What is the opposite of Photography?
Opposite meanings include painting, drawing.
What words go with Photography?
It commonly pairs with black-and-white, colour/color, digital, collection, exhibit, exhibition.
What are common mistakes when using Photography?
Confused with 'photograph' as a verb vs 'photography' as a noun. Using 'photography' to refer only to digital images, ignoring traditional methods. Omitting the context, leading to vague discussions about images instead of the art form.
How do you pronounce Photography?
US: /["/fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/"]/, UK: /["/fəˈtɒɡrəfi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Photography?
Commonly used in both casual and formal settings. Not appropriate in very technical or scientific discussions about imaging technology.
What CEFR level is Photography?
"Photography" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.