photographer

noun

fə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce photographer (audio)
Definition of photographernext
as in shooter
one who takes photographs we'll need to choose a photographer for the wedding

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Recent Examples of photographer Following the show, photographer Sebastián Faena met Ackermann and his entourage for a portrait sitting. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 My photographer Matthew Ford and the Daily Mail’s snapper Peter Carrette were arrested. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Some photographers can substitute a sunrise shoot elsewhere in Cappadocia or reschedule for another morning. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Capara was a photographer who focused on human rights issues, according to his Facebook activities. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photographer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographer
  1. cinematographer
  2. photog
Noun
  • That’s what drew Well, a cinematographer by trade, to the space.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The directorial debut of cinematographer Mi Steinbach, Strange Neighbors was shot over three years on Schwarztonnensand, an island and nature preserve on the German Elbe river, smack in the middle of one of Europe’s busiest waterways.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cinematographer
Noun
  • Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of photog

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“Photographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographer. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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