Pronunciation

/ˌfəˈtɒɡrəfɪk/

Definitions

Noun

• A noun referring to photography: The art or practice of creating images using a camera, light, and film or digital sensors.
• A noun referring to the process: The act of taking photographs or pictures.
• A noun referring to equipment: A camera or other device used for capturing images.

Verb

• To take photographs or make pictures using a camera.
• To describe or depict something in a visual manner, typically with a high level of detail.

Adjective

• Characterizing or relating to photography: “A photographic memory.”
• Having the appearance or quality of a photograph: “The print had a very photographic quality.”

Adverb

• In a photographic manner: “She captured the scene photographically.”

Phrases

• “Take a photographic record” to document something visually.
• “A photographic memory” refers to an exceptional ability to recall visual details.
• “Photographic reproduction” refers to an exact copy of an image.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The museum showcased an exhibition of historical photographs.”
• Verb: “She decided to learn photography to capture her family’s moments.”
• Adjective: “His artistic style is highly photographic, with vivid colors and sharp focus.”
• Adverb: “He photographed the sunset photographically, framing it perfectly.”

Synonyms

• Photographic (as an adjective)

  • Picture-taking
  • Visual
  • Imaging
  • Snapshooting
  • Cinematic

• Photographic (as a verb)

  • Snap
  • Capture
  • Document
  • Record
  • Portray

• Photography-related terms

  • Image-making
  • Lens-based art
  • Still life
  • Photography skills
  • Photographic techniques