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Photography

Definition

Photography refers to the process of capturing and recording images using light-sensitive materials or digital sensors. It allows for the creation of precise and realistic representations of people, objects, or scenes.

Analogy

Think of a smartphone camera that can instantly capture a clear and detailed image of your favorite dessert. Similarly, photography is like having a magical device that captures accurate visual information in an instant.

Related terms

Daguerreotype: One of the earliest forms of photography invented by Louis Daguerre, producing one-of-a-kind images on silver-plated copper sheets.

Photorealism: An art movement that emerged in the late 1960s/early 1970s, focusing on creating paintings that resemble high-resolution photographs.

Digital Photography: The modern form of photography where images are captured using digital cameras and stored as digital files instead of physical prints.