Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

photonegative

noun

ˌfōtəˈnegədiv

Definition

A type of film or image where the colors and brightness are inverted, making light areas dark and dark areas light.

Examples

The photographer developed a photonegative of the landscape, revealing a stunning contrast in colors.
In art class, we learned how to create photonegative images using a simple camera.
He was intrigued by the photonegative version of his portrait, which gave it a unique, surreal effect.

Meaning

Photonegative refers to an image created on photographic film or paper that displays the opposite of the actual colors and tonal values in the subject being photographed.