Word
photography
Phoneticspho·tog·ra·phy, stress on the second syllable
US/fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/
UK/fətˈɒɡɹəfˌi/
Definitions
01the art or hobby
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the activity or hobby of taking photographs.
n. the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface.
日本語:写真撮影※
“She decided to take up photography so she could capture better holiday photos.”
“Digital photography has democratised the medium, allowing amateur enthusiasts to experiment with composition and lighting without the prohibitive costs of film development.”
Pitfall
I am very interested in the photography.
I am very interested in photography.
When talking about photography as a general subject or hobby, do not use the definite article 'the'.
Synonyms
02the profession
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the job of taking and selling photographs.
n. the occupation or professional practice of taking, processing, and distributing photographs.
“He spent years working in fashion photography before opening his own studio.”
“The rise of high-quality smartphone cameras has significantly disrupted the market for professional event photography, forcing many studios to diversify their services.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “photography” in context.
Verb
01. study photography
“He wants to study photography at college to become a professional fashion photographer.”
verb + noun
02. take up photography
“She decided to take up photography as a hobby after her father gave her an old camera.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. digital photography
“Digital photography has made it much easier for people to share their pictures instantly.”
adj + noun
04. professional photography
“The museum hired a specialist for professional photography of their new collection.”
adj + noun
05. underwater photography
“Underwater photography requires special equipment to protect the camera from the sea.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. director of photography
“The director of photography is responsible for the look and lighting of the entire movie.”
noun + of + noun
07. photography course
“I am thinking of joining a photography course to learn how to use my new lens.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. interested in photography
“Are you interested in photography, or do you just like taking selfies?”
adj + prep + noun
Etymology
From French photographie. By surface analysis, photo- + -graphy, together meaning "drawing with light" or "representation by means of lines", "drawing". From φῶς (phôs, “of light”), and γράφω (gráphō, “write, draw”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- Common
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