photography

Meanings

• noun

  The art or practice of taking and developing photographs.

  - "She took up photography as a hobby."
  - "The exhibition featured the works of renowned photographers."

• noun

  The process or technique of producing an image or design by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface.

  - "The painting was a photographic representation of reality."
  - "The photograph showed the details of the moon's surface."

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Pronunciation

1. /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1763020"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with photography
photocopy , biography , geography

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Variants

List of all variants of photography that leads to same result
photographies , photography , Kirlian photograph , Kirlian photography , director of photography , trick photography

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'phōtos' meaning 'light' and 'graphein' meaning 'to draw'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first permanent photograph was taken in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.

2. The term 'photography' was first used in 1839 by William Henry Fox Talbot.

3. The largest photograph ever made is 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) wide and was taken in 1976 by Charles Moon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Camera: A device used to take photographs. It consists of a lens, a light-sensitive surface, and a means of focusing the light onto the surface.

2. Exposure: The amount of light that reaches the light-sensitive surface during a photographic exposure. It affects the brightness and contrast of the resulting image.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Photography has had a profound impact on culture, from its origins in the 19th century to the present day. It has been used to document history, tell stories, and express creativity. In literature, photography has been a common theme in novels and poetry. In art, it has influenced painting and sculpture. In music, it has been the subject of songs and albums. In film, it has been a crucial element in the development of the medium.

How to Memorize "photography"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a camera in your hand. Visualize the process of focusing the lens, adjusting the settings, and pressing the shutter button.
   - Visualize the image appearing on the screen or developing in a darkroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'photography' with the image of a camera.
   - Associate it with the process of capturing moments and memories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-H-O-T-O-G-R-A-P-H-Y' to remember the meaning: 'P' for picture, 'H' for history, 'O' for object, 'T' for technique, 'G' for graph, 'R' for record, 'A' for art, 'P' for process, 'H' for history.

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