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    Fotografía (en. Photograph)

    /fotoɾaˈfi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The process of obtaining images by capturing light on a sensitive medium.
    Photography is an art that requires technique and creativity.
    La fotografía es un arte que requiere técnica y creatividad.
    Visual representation of a subject or scene.
    The wedding photography was beautiful and emotional.
    La fotografía de la boda fue hermosa y emotiva.
    Professional activity or hobby of capturing images.
    He studied photography at university to become a photographer.
    Estudió fotografía en la universidad para convertirse en fotógrafo.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'photos' meaning light and 'grapho' meaning to write.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take photographs
    To capture images.
    hacer fotografía
    artistic photography
    Photography created to express a concept or aesthetic idea.
    fotografía artística
    portrait photography
    A type of photography focused on the representation of people.
    fotografía de retrato

    Related Words

    photographer
    A person who is dedicated to photography.
    fotógrafo
    digital photography
    Photography that is captured and stored in digital format.
    fotografía digital
    developing
    The process of transforming exposed photographic material into visible images.
    revelado

    Slang Meanings

    Photo
    That photo you took at the beach is amazing.
    Esa foto que tomaste en la playa es increíble.
    Selfie
    He posted a selfie on his social media after the trip.
    Publicó un selfie en sus redes sociales después del viaje.