shutterbug

[ shuht-er-buhg ]

noun

, Informal.

1. an amateur photographer, especially one who is greatly devoted to the hobby.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shutterbug¹

First recorded in 1940–45; shutter + bug ¹

Example Sentences

The collaboration has Leibovitz mentoring a handful of emerging shutterbugs as she “takes us on a creative journey across seven countries, capturing 25 personal portraits that reflect the authentic lives of people at home.”

From Los Angeles Times

After that, the younger Kelce returned to the city to have dinner with Swift and gave shutterbugs plenty of content when he held her hand in front of the cameras.

From Los Angeles Times

The beachside town in Santa Barbara County has become synonymous with Hollywood types looking for a home away from the shutterbugs of Tinseltown.

From Los Angeles Times

Her mother, grandmother and father were all shutterbugs, pointing and clicking their cameras during family gatherings.

From Washington Post

With cross-device functionality and strong organization, Google Photos is a good choice for casual shutterbugs with Google accounts.

From Washington Post