noun
1The illustrative or decorative photographic material in printed matter, as distinct from the text.
2As a count noun: a work of art which incorporates photographic material; a work of photographic art.
3The action or process of taking, developing, or otherwise working with photographs.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Overland Monthly. From photo- + work.
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