Concept / Photography

Photography

A medium that makes images by recording light

A medium that makes images by recording light.

A phrase to start with

Structures the image as photography.

Appearance and effects

An optically recorded image is implied.

Visual traits

  • recorded light
  • photographic image
  • optical depiction

Expected changes

  • Optical image recording is more likely to appear

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Photography is a medium that makes images by recording light. It does not determine a camera, lens, film or digital recording method, or particular photo style.

In more detail

It is treated as an optically recorded image. It is distinct from painting, 3D rendering, and particular capture conditions.

Includes

  • An image made by recording light

Excludes

  • A camera, lens, recording method, or particular photo style

What this does not imply

  • A camera, lens, recording method, or particular photo style

Variability

Capture conditions and finishing can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it as a medium specification

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify capture conditions separately

Typical uses

  • Compose an image as photography

Possible failure modes

  • It reads as painting or rendering

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