photographer

[ fuh-tog-ruh-fer ]

noun

1. a person who takes photographs, especially one who practices photography professionally.

Word History and Origins

Origin of photographer¹

First recorded in 1840–50; photograph + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Since the story was published, photographers had been camping outside his parents’ home.

From BBC

“There’s only more and more photographers and traffic in the valley each year,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

But they will allow reporters and photographers in to document the occasion and shout questions, which they may or may not answer.

From Los Angeles Times

Another older brother, Vincent, was a photographer and football coach, and younger brother Michael served several terms in the Massachusetts Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am trying to plan a good future so that after I get prosthetics, I can work hard and excel to become a famous photographer,” he says.

From BBC