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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Don't forget to capture the moment—whether through photography or simply sitting back and enjoying the spectacle unfold before your eyes.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Born in 1929 in Ghana, Barnor’s decades-long career crossed studio portraiture, photojournalism, and lifestyle photography.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
There are departments for hair, makeup, clothing design, tailoring, photography and more.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Don't forget to capture the moment—whether through photography or simply sitting back and enjoying the spectacle unfold before your eyes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Photography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photography. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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