Photography (noun)

1. The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
2. The use of a camera to take photographs.
3. The process or technique of producing images of objects on sensitized surfaces by the chemical action of light or of other forms of radiant energy.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from french photographie, from greek phōs "light" + -graphie "writing".

Examples:

1. He studied photography in college.
2. She is interested in landscape photography.
3. The photography exhibit was in the museum.
4. He took a class on black and white photography.
5. She does photography as a hobby.