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

The final would prove to be a ground-breaking moment for the women's game, with the momentum propelled by a photographer capturing an image which transcended sport.

From BBC

She credits Bensimon, an iconic fashion photographer, with giving her a timeless style tip about the power of a plain T-shirt and sparse makeup.

From Los Angeles Times

And I had to get over it because the photographer was like, ‘If you don’t do this, I’m not gonna book you for the next job,’” she continued.

From Salon

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