photograph

//ˈfoʊtəˌɡræf//

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photograph, shoot, photo, take

1. NounPlural: photographs

A picture made using a camera, in which an image is recorded on a light-sensitive surface or in digital form.

Common Phrases

  • take a photograph—
  • old photograph—
  • digital photograph—

Example Sentences

  • Look at this photograph.

    Beginner

  • She took a photograph.

    Beginner

  • I like old photographs.

    Beginner

  • He developed the photograph in his darkroom.

    Intermediate

  • The newspaper published a striking photograph of the event.

    Intermediate

  • This photograph captures a beautiful moment from our vacation.

    Intermediate

  • The forensic team analyzed the grainy photograph for any discernible clues.

    Advanced

  • Her exhibition showcased a series of poignant photographs documenting urban decay.

    Advanced

  • Digital technology has revolutionized the way we capture, store, and share photographs.

    Advanced
Related:
photo
picture
image
2.

To take a photograph or to make a film or video recording.

Common Phrases

  • shoot a movie—
  • shoot a scene—

Example Sentences

  • I want to shoot some photos of the sunset.

    Beginner

  • Can you shoot a video of us dancing?

    Beginner

  • They are going to shoot a new film next month.

    Beginner

  • We spent the whole day shooting footage for our documentary about local wildlife.

    Intermediate

  • The director decided to shoot the entire sequence on location in Italy.

    Intermediate

  • Professional photographers often shoot in raw format for greater editing flexibility.

    Intermediate

  • The cinematographer employed innovative techniques to shoot the challenging underwater scenes.

    Advanced

  • Despite budget constraints, the indie filmmaker managed to shoot a visually stunning feature.

    Advanced

  • The crew had to reshoot several takes due to unexpected lighting issues on set.

    Advanced
Related:
shoot(/ʃuːt/)
film
record
3.

A picture produced using a camera, especially one printed on paper or shown on a screen.

Common Phrases

  • take a photo—
  • family photo—
  • digital photo—

Example Sentences

  • Take a photo.

    Beginner

  • Look at my photo.

    Beginner

  • This is a nice photo.

    Beginner

  • She posted a photo of her cat online.

    Intermediate

  • He showed me some old family photos.

    Intermediate

  • I need to print these photos for the album.

    Intermediate

  • The journalist quickly uploaded the breaking news photo to the agency's server.

    Advanced

  • The exhibition featured a compelling collection of candid street photos, capturing the essence of urban life.

    Advanced

  • With the proliferation of smartphones, capturing and sharing high-quality photos has become an ubiquitous aspect of modern communication.

    Advanced
Related:
photo(/ˈfoʊtoʊ/)
picture
image
4.

To capture or photograph something.

Common Phrases

  • take a photo—to capture an image
  • take pictures—to photograph
  • take a snapshot—to quickly photograph

Example Sentences

  • I will take a photo of the sunset.

    Beginner

  • She takes pictures with her phone.

    Beginner

  • They took a snapshot of the event.

    Beginner

  • The photographer takes professional photos.

    Intermediate

  • He took a candid photo of the crowd.

    Intermediate

  • We took a panoramic picture of the mountain.

    Intermediate

  • The artist takes surreal photos of urban landscapes.

    Advanced

  • She took a high-resolution snapshot for the report.

    Advanced

  • They took a series of dramatic photos during the storm.

    Advanced
Related:
take(teɪk)
capture
snap