# photographing

/ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæfɪŋ/ (US) · /fˈəʊtəɡɹˌæfɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/photographing
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

taking a picture of someone or something using a camera.

For teachers: the present participle of 'photograph'; refers to the act of capturing an image on film or a digital sensor.

## Examples

- She is photographing the sunset right now.
- The journalist spent the entire afternoon photographing the protesters to document the event for the morning news.
- While photographing the rare birds in their natural habitat, the researcher had to remain perfectly still for hours to avoid disturbing the delicate ecosystem.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the subject of the image.

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