real photograph; original photo
Refers to a photograph printed on genuine photographic paper, as opposed to a copy or a digital print. Often used in the context of collectible photos, such as idol or celebrity prints.
This original photograph is a limited edition, and its texture is different from a regular print.
Fans collect real photographs of the idol.
Compound of 生 (なま, 'raw, unprocessed') and 写真 (しゃしん, 'photograph'), literally meaning a 'raw photograph' or an original print on photographic stock.