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)
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He studied both film and still photography.
Landscape photography is her hobby.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Once the family settled into their new normal, Holton resumed his photography.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Léa Seydoux is set to star in Marie Kreutzer’s upcoming drama Gentle Monster alongside Jella Haase, Laurence Rupp and Catherine Deneuve, with the cast unveiled as the production gears up for principal photography.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The film came together fairly quickly, with principal photography taking place in January, February in Buenos Aires this year.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Sep. 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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