fotografischem

fotografisch is a German adjective derived from the noun Fotografie, meaning a photograph. The word translates into English as photographic or photo‑related. It describes features, characteristics, or activities related to the creation, presentation, or analysis of photographs. The term is part of a larger family of adjectival forms: fotografischen (dative singular masculine/neuter, or nominative plural), fotografische (nominative/feminine), and fotografischer (genitive/dative plural, nominative masculine). In modern usage, fotografisch is often applied in contexts such as “fotografische Technik” (photographic technique), “fotografische Qualität” (photographic quality), or “fotografische Dokumentation” (photographic documentation).

Its origin lies in the Italian word fotografìa and the Greek roots photo, meaning light, and graph, meaning drawing or writing. Thus fotogra‑ quickly became the academic and popular term for the business of capturing images on light-sensitive media. The adjective is common in discussions about visual arts, media studies, and science, especially when distinguishing between photographic and non-photographic imagery.

In standard German spelling, the adjective follows the verb in adjectives endings and can be combined with the article: ein fotografisches Buch, das fotografische Verfahren. This morphological flexibility allows it to be used widely in descriptive writing, journalistic reporting, and critical analysis of images.