photographer

American  

[fuh-tog-ruh-fer] / fəˈtɒg rə fər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of photographer

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

Example Sentences

Even as Kerr smiled for photographers in the smoke-free pub in March 2006, a regular claimed the law would "ruin" Scotland's economy.

From BBC

Normally, having your work featured in Vogue is reserved for top industry names but for one photographer, that dream became a reality.

From BBC

“You know what John and the photographer did, that thing that they do to supermodels, ‘Gorgeous!

From Los Angeles Times

For decades now, the station has been the place news photographers, camera crews and now social media influencers go when prices spike.

From Los Angeles Times

While working as a photographer, Zoe says she would regularly be targeted with sexist chants, and would be asked: "Do you even know what football is?"

From BBC