Synonyms for

Photography

Verb / fʌˈtɑ:grʌfi: / Another word for photography — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Photography is the art or practice of taking and processing photographs.

Synonyms & similar words

picturetaking picture-taking photo snapshot shooting image-making capturing snapshotting photographing cinematography videography filming recording

Synonyms by register

Formal

imaging pictography photographic art

Informal

snapping pics shots

Literary

light-writing capturing images

Antonyms

writing sculpting painting drawing illustration text

Common collocations

  • digital photography
  • landscape photography
  • portrait photography
  • wildlife photography
  • street photography
  • fashion photography
  • wedding photography
  • amateur photography

Word family

noun photography
verb photograph
adjective photographic
adverb photographically

Usage note

Photography refers to the art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is distinct from videography, which records moving images.

Example sentences

  1. My mom loves to take photography of our family vacations.
  2. I am learning about photography in my art class.
  3. Photography is a great way to capture memories.
  4. I want to become a professional photographer when I grow up.
  5. My favorite type of photography is portrait photography.

Quotes

  • Photography is the story I fail to put into words. - Destin Sparks
  • Photography is the beauty of life captured. - Tara Chisholm
  • Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. - Elliott Erwitt

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