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Meaning of "portrait photography" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

portrait photography  [ˈpɔːtrɪt fəˈtɒɡrəfɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Portrait photography is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

portrait photography

Portrait photography

Natural light portraiture Edward S. Curtis, self-portrait. Portrait of a girl in costume in the natural environment of a gothic festival. Portrait photography or portraiture is photography of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject. Like other types of portraiture, the focus of the photograph is usually the person's face, although the entire body and the background or context may be included.

Definition of portrait photography in the English dictionary

The definition of portrait photography in the dictionary is the activity or art of taking portrait photosto do portrait photography to be a portrait photographer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY


aortography
ˌeɪɔːˈtɒɡrəfɪ
astrophotography
ˌæstrəʊfəˈtɒɡrəfɪ
autography
ɔːˈtɒɡrəfɪ
cartography
kɑːˈtɒɡrəfɪ
cholecystography
ˌkɒlɪsɪsˈtɒɡrəfɪ
chromatography
ˌkrəʊməˈtɒɡrəfɪ
cinematography
ˌsɪnɪməˈtɒɡrəfɪ
cryptography
krɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ
cystography
sɪsˈtɒɡrəfɪ
electrochromatography
ɪˌlɛktrəʊkrəʊməˈtɒɡrəfɪ
electrophotography
ɪˌlɛktrəʊfəˈtɒɡrəfɪ
fractography
frækˈtɒɡrəfɪ
hectography
hɛkˈtɒɡrəfɪ
hyetography
ˌhaɪɪˈtɒɡrəfɪ
macrophotography
ˌmækrəʊfəˈtɒɡrəfɪ
microphotography
ˈmaɪkrəʊfəˈtɒɡrəfɪ
photography
fəˈtɒɡrəfɪ
pictography
pɪkˈtɒɡrəfɪ
radioautography
ˌreɪdɪəʊɔːˈtɒɡrəfɪ
telautography
ˌtelɔːˈtɒɡrəfɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

portobello
Portobelo
portolan
portrait
portrait gallery
portrait lens
portrait mode
portrait painter
portrait photographer
portraitist
portraiture
portray
portrayable
portrayal
portrayer
portreeve
portress

WORDS THAT END LIKE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

angiography
autobiography
bibliography
biography
calligraphy
choreography
computed tomography
crystallography
demography
discography
filmography
geography
historiography
oceanography
orthography
pornography
radiography
tomography
topography
typography
videography

Synonyms and antonyms of portrait photography in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «portrait photography» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Find out the translation of portrait photography to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of portrait photography from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «portrait photography» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

人像摄影
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la fotografía de retrato
570 millions of speakers

English

portrait photography
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चित्र फोटोग्राफी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التصوير الفوتوغرافي صورة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

портретная фотография
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fotografia de retrato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিকৃতি ফোটোগ্রাফি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la photographie de portrait
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fotografi potret
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Portraitfotografie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポートレート撮影
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인물 사진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Photography potret
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chụp ảnh chân dung
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உருவப்படம் புகைப்படம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोर्ट्रेट छायाचित्रण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Portre fotoğrafı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fotografia di ritratto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fotografia portretowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

портретна фотографія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fotografie portret
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωτογράφηση πορτρέτου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

portretfotografie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

porträttfotografering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

portrettfotografering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of portrait photography

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY»

The term «portrait photography» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.452 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «portrait photography» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «portrait photography» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about portrait photography

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY»

Discover the use of portrait photography in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to portrait photography and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the ...
In this sexy, bold book, Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Brian Smith tells the stories behind the photos and lessons learned in 30 years of photographing celebrities and people from all walks of life.
Brian Smith, 2012
2
Portrait Photography: Secrets of Posing and Lighting
With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photo sequences showing how to arrange lights and lighting accessories, this carefully structured course teaches all the fundamentals of portraiture, as well as a host of other creative ...
Mark Cleghorn, 2004
3
Monte Zucker's Portrait Photography Handbook
Master of portraiture Monte Zucker presents page after page of essential photographic lessons to enable photographers to achieve and exceed their financial and artistic goals.
Monte Zucker, 2007
4
Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business and Style
Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how.
Steve Sint, 2009
5
The Art of Children's Portrait Photography
Contemporary photographs that cleverly capture a child's mood or personality--whether that's a big, toothy grin or a teary tantrum--are easily created with the tips and techniques explored in this in-depth handbook.
Tamara Lackey, 2008
6
Jeff Smith's Lighting for Outdoor & Location Portrait ...
With strategies for meeting lighting challenges found outside of the studio--from evaluating existing light to modifying or supplementing light as needed--this book will help photographers shoot confidently by developing a plan for creating ...
Jeff Smith, 2007
7
Self-Portrait Photography: The Ultimate in Personal Expression
A leader of the most popular trend in photography teams up with fellow superstars of the self-portrait movement to deliver a lavish, inspirational book to a community of dedicated fans.
Natalie Dybisz, 2011
8
The Best of Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from ...
Whether a photographer shoots weddings, group portraits, executive images or a little bit of everything, this book serves as a how-to guide and an idea file.
Bill Hurter, 2008
9
The Sandy Puc' Guide to Children's Portrait Photography
Famed for her masterful children's portraits and innovative methods, industry giant Sandy Puc' presents every conceivable aspect of children's portraiture in this quintessential guidebook.
Sandy Puc', 2008
10
On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait ...
With this guidebook, photographers learn how to create stunning, professional images while avoiding the common pitfalls of using an on-camera flash.
Neil van Niekerk, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term portrait photography is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Company Shares of JC Penney Company, Inc. Holding Company …
In addition, the Companys department stores provide its customers with services such as styling salon, optical, portrait photography and custom ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»
2
History of photography in Ottoman Empire documented in İstanbul …
Portrait photography was generally preferred by the elite class in the beginning, with the sultans and their families and statesmen having their ... «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
3
Interview With Thomas Struth
... was the outcome of that partnership and in what way did this psychological analysis of others impact your later work in portrait photography? «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Gravemann leaves family legacy in Alton store
Photographer Kevin Gravemann is carrying on the family business of wedding and portrait photography at Gravemann Photography, 626 Lewis ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Civil War panel to discuss ripple effect from war
5:15-6 p.m.: British scholar James Brooke's “The Last and Most Precious Memento,” a look at portrait photography and the Union soldier (Quick ... «Bradford Era, Jul 15»
6
French artist JR unveils newest Mural Arts work-in-progress
His creations blur the boundaries of portrait photography and street art. The guerrilla artist's first Philadelphia mural will occupy the south and ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
7
J C Penney Company Upgraded to "Strong-Buy" at Vetr Inc. (JCP)
In addition, the Company's department stores provide its customers with services, such as styling salon, optical, portrait photography and ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
8
Business BBQ lets student entrepreneurs strut their stuff
Sara Taylor has turned her photographic eye into Creative Eye Photography, which does wedding and fine portrait photography. Sara, who has ... «Bay Today, Jul 15»
9
New £20 note: Why Beatrix Potter should be Britain's next woman of …
Her cultural contribution is arguable less well-known but the unconventional techniques she used and her dedication to portrait photography ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Lindsey Dalthorp Transforms Hobby Into Professional Photography …
“That was when I fell in love with portrait photography,” she says. And it was also then that she realized photography held a future for her. «ThurstonTalk, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Portrait photography [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/portrait-photography>. Apr 2024 ».
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