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)
Examples of photography in a Sentence
He studied both film and still photography.
Landscape photography is her hobby.
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New York City artist Mr. Star City, whose work spans painting, sculpture, poetry, music, performance, film, photography and installation art, and who recently collaborated with Billionaire Boys Club, introduced a limited apparel collection under the guise of The Loverboy’s Flower Shop.
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
Before appearing in episodes of CSI (2011), Young & Hungry (2015), and the season 5 finale of Major Crimes (2017), actor Keegan Allen’s heart belonged to photography and cinematography.
—EW.com, 9 May 2024
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
Before appearing in episodes of CSI (2011), Young & Hungry (2015), and the season 5 finale of Major Crimes (2017), actor Keegan Allen’s heart belonged to photography and cinematography.
—EW.com, 9 May 2024
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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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