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photographer

American  
[fuh-tog-ruh-fer] / fəˈtɒg rə fər /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of photographer

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

Example Sentences

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Efforts to wring laughs out of a genuinely awful situation yield only a few uncomfortable chuckles, such as when Charlie and Emma strike some warmup poses for a wedding photographer during an impromptu session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Deighton was trained as a photographer during his service with the Royal Air Force and studied at St. Martin’s School of Art and the Royal College of Art.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The photographer motioned her over, and took her picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Zoe Hitchen began photographing men's football while studying at university, and worked as a media-accredited English Football League photographer from 2008 to 2010.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

For Mia, Moody learned, did not consider herself a photographer.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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