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

Zheng compares the idea to a group of photographers capturing the same scene.

From Science Daily

Times photographers have documented the rebuilding process, tracking it from January through December at a few of the sites in Altadena that were devastated by the fires.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times’ photographers have documented the rebuilding process through the year at a few of the sites that were devastated by the fires.

From Los Angeles Times

“When a cover in a campaign hits right,” said nominated photographer Neil Krug to the Associated Press, “it’s part of the language and the fabric of what makes a great record a great record.”

From Los Angeles Times

At least 14 journalists and photographers were arrested around the city, according to the national press workers’ union.

From The Wall Street Journal