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photography
This term encompasses both the technical science of capturing light and the creative expression of the artist. It suggests a deliberate act of freezing a moment in time, blending chemistry or electronics with a visual perspective.
Uncountable when referring to the general art or field of study. Countable when referring to a specific style or a particular instance of the practice.
Meanings
The art, process, or occupation of taking and processing photographs.
"She decided to study digital photography at the local college to improve her composition skills."
The production of images by means of chemical reactions or electronic sensors reacting to light.
"The history of photography began with the invention of the daguerreotype in the 19th century."