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photography

[fuh-tog-ruh-fee]

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noun

the process or art of producing images of objects on sensitized surfaces by the chemical action of light or of other forms of radiant energy, as x-rays, gamma rays, or cosmic rays.
cinematography.

photography

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noun

the process of recording images on sensitized material by the action of light, X-rays, etc, and the chemical processing of this material to produce a print, slide, or cine film
the art, practice, or occupation of taking and printing photographs, making cine films, etc

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Other Word Forms

multiphotography noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of photography¹

First recorded in 1839; photo- + -graphy

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That her daughter also pursued photography and nonfiction storytelling could be viewed as the manifestation of a deeply felt connection.

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Additionally, the award for boxed or special edition limited package will be absorbed into recording package, which considers package design, photography and graphic art and materials.

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Those who pursue this style of specialized wedding photography forgo old-school events for unique adventures, guiding couples through the most intimate ceremonies in nature’s most spectacular settings.

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"I wanted use my creativity, my photography, to make sense of what had happened to me during pregnancy," Ms Hughes says.

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Also, we work with our camera operator and our director of photography, they come up with ideas.

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photographic photogravure

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