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Photographing: meaning, definitions and examples

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photographing

 

[ ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːfɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

capturing moments

The act of taking pictures with a camera to capture memories or moments in time. It involves composing the shot, adjusting settings, and capturing the image.

Synonyms

shooting, snapping photos, taking pictures

Examples of usage

  • Sarah loves photographing nature during her travels.
  • He spent the afternoon photographing the city skyline.
  • The couple hired a professional photographer for their wedding.
Context #2 | Verb

documenting events

To document events, people, places, or objects through the use of photography. It can be used for journalism, historical purposes, or personal archives.

Synonyms

capturing, documenting, recording

Examples of usage

  • The journalist was photographing the protest for the newspaper.
  • She enjoys photographing historical landmarks on her travels.
  • They hired a photographer to document the company's anniversary celebration.

Translations

Translations of the word "photographing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fotografiação

🇮🇳 फोटोग्राफी

🇩🇪 Fotografieren

🇮🇩 fotografi

🇺🇦 фотографування

🇵🇱 fotografowanie

🇯🇵 写真撮影

🇫🇷 photographie

🇪🇸 fotografía

🇹🇷 fotoğrafçılık

🇰🇷 사진 촬영

🇸🇦 تصوير

🇨🇿 fotografování

🇸🇰 fotografovanie

🇨🇳 摄影

🇸🇮 fotografiranje

🇮🇸 ljósmyndun

🇰🇿 фотосуретке түсіру

🇬🇪 ფოტოგრაფირება

🇦🇿 fotoqrafiya

🇲🇽 fotografía

Etymology

The word 'photographing' is derived from the combination of 'photo-' meaning light and '-graph' meaning to write or draw. It refers to the process of capturing images using light-sensitive materials. The practice of photography dates back to the early 19th century, with the invention of the camera obscura and the development of photographic techniques over time. Today, photographing is a common way to preserve memories, document events, and express creativity.

See also: photographs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,243, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.