Photographed: meaning, definitions and examples

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photographed

 

[ ˈfoʊtəˌgræftɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

capturing images

Photographed is the past tense of photograph, which means to capture an image using a camera. This process involves the use of light to record an image on a photosensitive surface. Photographed is often used in contexts related to art, journalism, and personal memories. The act of photographing can be both a professional and a casual endeavor, encompassing everything from studio portraits to nature photography.

Synonyms

captured, recorded, shot, snapped

Examples of usage

  • She photographed the wedding ceremony beautifully.
  • He photographed wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • They have photographed many famous landmarks around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "photographed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fotografado

🇮🇳 फोटोग्राफ किया गया

🇩🇪 fotografiert

🇮🇩 difoto

🇺🇦 заснятий

🇵🇱 sfotografowany

🇯🇵 撮影された

🇫🇷 photographié

🇪🇸 fotografiado

🇹🇷 fotoğrafı çekilmiş

🇰🇷 촬영된

🇸🇦 تم تصويره

🇨🇿 valorizován

🇸🇰 valorizovaný

🇨🇳 拍摄的

🇸🇮 fotografiran

🇮🇸 myndað

🇰🇿 суретке түскен

🇬🇪 ფოტოგრაფირებული

🇦🇿 şəkil çəkilmiş

🇲🇽 fotografiado

Etymology

The term 'photographed' derives from the Greek words 'photos', meaning light, and 'grapho', meaning to write or draw. The roots of photography can be traced back to the early 19th century, when Joseph Nicéphore Niépce created the first permanent photograph in 1826 or 1827. The process of capturing images using a camera has evolved significantly since then, from the early daguerreotypes to modern digital photography. As a result, 'photographed' not only signifies the action of taking a picture but also represents a rich history of technology and artistic expression that has transformed how we document and perceive the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,294, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.