American English

How to pronounce photography

nounB1Common word
fuhTAHGruhfee

/fəˈtʰɑg.ɹə.fi/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

The activity, art, and skill of taking and making photographs.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The activity, art, and skill of taking and making photographs.

She studied photography in college.

Photography is my favorite hobby.

Good to know

Photography means the activity or art. One image is a photo or photograph.

Common phrases & grammar

digital photography · wildlife photography · street photography · photography skills

learn photography

photography is + adjective

nounless common

The visual work in a film or video, including how scenes are lit, framed, and recorded.

The photography in the film is beautiful.

The movie is known for its dark photography.

Common phrases & grammar

beautiful photography · dark photography

the photography in + film or video

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