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 Little’s producing work includes Killer Joe, directed by her late client William Friedkin, and the Ondi Timoner doc Mapplethorpe on the famed photographer of the same name. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 The proximity to his father was what worried Lorena Zschaber, a 40-year-old photographer, who watched the results roll in at an LGBTQ+-friendly bar in downtown Rio de Janeiro. — Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 The original, taken by an AP photographer, shows Khrushchev delivering an impassioned speech while holding up his clenched fist. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 The restaurant was loud, with photographers circling the art patrons like vultures. — Eileen Kelly, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photographer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographer
  1. cinematographer
  2. photog
Noun
  • This year’s guests include Korean filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, and Korean cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The documentary jury was comprised of Sine Plambech, director and anthropologist, Alfredo de Juan, cinematographer, Anne Köhncke, producer, Jela Hasler, director, and Nikolas Geyrhalter, director, cinematographer and producer.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cinematographer
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  • 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 10 Oct. 2026.

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