1. having an appearance that looks attractive in photographs
2. producing or emitting light
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• She’s very photogenic and always looks great in pictures.
• The actor wasn’t traditionally handsome, but he was surprisingly photogenic.
• Some people are naturally photogenic while others struggle with cameras.
• The model’s photogenic qualities made her perfect for magazine covers.
• Despite being attractive in person, he wasn’t very photogenic.
• Certain photogenic bacteria can produce their own light in dark environments.