Photography

Photography

Photography (/fəˈtɒɡrəfi/; from the Greek φωτός phōtos, "light" and γραφή graphé, "drawing, writing") is the art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film.

Etymology

The word "photography" was created from the Greek roots φωτός (phōtos), "light" and γραφή (graphé), "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "drawing with light".

Related Terms

• Camera: A device that records and stores images. These images may be still photographs or moving images such as videos or movies.
• Film: A thin layer of light-sensitive material on which the image is to be recorded.
• Lens: A piece of glass or other transparent substance with curved sides for concentrating or disseminating light rays.
• Shutter Speed: The length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light.
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