This is the 8095th most frequent Dutch word.
fotografie
The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
Here, 'fotografie' is used as a noun to refer to the activity or art of taking photographs.
Fotografie is mijn favoriete hobby.
Photography is my favorite hobby.
In this sentence, 'fotografie' is used to indicate the art and skill involved in creating photographs.
De kunst van fotografie vereist veel geduld.
The art of photography requires a lot of patience.
Here, 'fotografie' is used to describe the subject of the course that the speaker is attending.