photography

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/

Meanings

noun

The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

Examples :

"My son's photography class is learning about different types of film and digital cameras. "

noun

The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

Examples :

"My uncle's photography is a hobby he enjoys very much. "

art media technology job style

Related Words

photosensitive adjective

/ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ /ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɛnsətɪv/

Having a reaction to, or able to be affected by, light

"Because her skin is very photosensitive, she always wears sunscreen and a hat when she goes outside. "

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

counterpart noun

/ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/

Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.

"Those brass knobs and their hollow counterparts interlock perfectly"

technology noun

/tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.

"The new technology in our school's library allows students to access millions of books online. "

occupation noun

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

"My grandmother's occupation is a retired school teacher. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

printing verb

/ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/

To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with out or off: print out, print off.

"Print the draft double-spaced so we can mark changes between the lines."

cameras noun

/ˈkæmərəs/ /ˈkæmrəs/

A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.

"The photographer used several cameras to capture the school play. "

photographs noun

/ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːfs/ /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæfs/

A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

"My grandmother keeps old photographs in a shoebox. "

producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

surfaces noun

/ˈsɜːrfəsɪz/ /ˈsɜːrfɪsɪz/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"Option 1 (Focus on table): "The child drew a picture on the surfaces of the wooden table." Option 2 (Focus on liquid): "In the science experiment, bubbles formed on the surfaces of the water." "

digital noun

/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəɫ/

A digital option.

"My brother chose the digital option for his history project, creating a presentation instead of a written report. "