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

While Christmas may be the central focus of this show, Mr. Friedlander’s skill as a photographer is the real gift here.

From The Wall Street Journal

She finally landed a steady job working at an ophthalmology practice as a technician and retinal photographer.

From MarketWatch

She finally landed a steady job working at an ophthalmology practice as a technician and retinal photographer.

From MarketWatch

Meanwhile, Nick Ut, a retired photographer who worked with Arnett in Vietnam, said he was "like a brother".

From BBC

The family snap was taken by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April.

From BBC