photograph

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "photograph" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an image captured by a camera or when discussing photography in general. Example: "She took a beautiful photograph of the sunset over the mountains."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

There is also a telephone to which only the band's ex-members have the number: if it rings and a museum-goer picks it up, they will find themselves in the disconcerting position of holding a conversation with one of Abba while standing in front of a vast floor-to ceiling photograph of Abba.

The Guardian - Music

The girls reportedly filmed the video to promote dancehall classes at a local school, Art Dance, and a photograph from the shoot on Radetskaya's social network page listed the times that the class meets.

The Guardian

The right is just as susceptible to hair-trigger outrage, however – witness the brouhaha over what Emily Thornberry, the shadow attorney-general, did or didn't mean to say about working-class people when she tweeted a photograph of a flag-draped house.

The Guardian - Opinion

He won first prize in 2010 in the live news photograph of the year category for his work documenting the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

The Guardian

Standing next to a photograph of Gladstone, he said: "The radical Liberals were pretty successful … The old Tory elite kind of lost out to those radical reformers, thankfully, which is why we became a successful country.

The Guardian

The simple eloquence of that vulnerable foot in its scuffed shoe reminds me of the profound eloquence of the cow's eye, the photograph with which Jane discovered her calling all those years ago as a student just out of the Wrens, alone and unsure of where life would take her.

The Guardian - Arts

Russian media reported earlier in the week that Liashko had been captured by rebels, but he later emerged unscathed, announcing his security by posting a photograph of himself, his mother and a large white cat on his blog.

The Guardian

It also included every photograph I'd taken of my husband, Eoghan, who died from cancer three weeks after our wedding.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

In Isis he would find true "brothers" who would value him, whom he could impress with his willingness to die, such as the burly jihadists flanking him in that photograph.

The Guardian

He nods to a photograph above his desk of his 22-month-old son – curly locks, impossibly big brown eyes.

The Guardian

In fact, the Mirrenised, which is to say the ever more idealised monarch of public wishfulness, may partly account for the consternation, last week, when the publication of a group photograph of the holders of her Order of Merit suggested that the Queen is not, after all, much of a feminist.

The Guardian - Opinion

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "photograph" as a verb to describe the action of taking pictures, like: "I'm going to photograph the sunset."

Common error

Avoid saying "I took many photographs" when "I took many photos" sounds more natural in informal contexts. Although grammatically correct, using the full term in casual conversation can sound overly formal.

Linguistic Context

The word "photograph" primarily functions as a noun, referring to a picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface. It can also function as a verb, meaning to take a photograph. Ludwig AI indicates its correct and usable status in English.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

100%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Science

0%

Encyclopedias

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The word "photograph" is a versatile term, functioning as both a noun and a verb, denoting a visual representation or the act of capturing one. As Ludwig AI confirms, it's grammatically sound and widely accepted. While "photo" offers a more casual alternative, "photograph" remains appropriate across various registers, particularly in formal and professional settings. Its common presence in news and media underscores its importance in documenting and sharing visual information.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

photo

A shortened, more casual version of photograph.

picture

A more general term for an image, whether captured by a camera or created in another way.

image

Refers to a visual representation of something.

snapshot

An informal photograph, often taken quickly.

shot

A single instance of taking a photograph.

capture

Emphasizes the act of taking a photograph.

exposure

Refers to the act of capturing light to create a photograph.

visual record

Emphasizes the documentary aspect of a photograph.

likeness

Highlights the resemblance to the subject.

representation

Focuses on the photograph as a depiction of something.

FAQs

How can I use "photograph" in a sentence?

You can use "photograph" as a noun, referring to the picture itself, or as a verb, meaning to take a picture. Example: "This is a beautiful photograph." or "I want to photograph the landscape."

What's a more casual alternative to "photograph"?

A more casual alternative to "photograph" is "photo". It's commonly used in informal settings.

Which is correct: "photograph of" or "photograph from"?

Both "photograph of" and "photograph from" can be correct depending on the context. "Photograph of" refers to the subject in the picture (e.g., "a photograph of my family"). "Photograph from" refers to the source or origin of the photograph (e.g., "a photograph from the archives").

What are other words for taking a photograph?

Other words for taking a photograph include "capture", "shoot", "snap", or "take a picture". The best choice depends on the context and desired level of formality.