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

She began her career as a travel writer and photographer for Grid Magazine, producing stories about her native Philippines.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Big Game James” and his wife, photographer Ryane Shields, spent multiple years designing and building the house just north of San Diego.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

The photographer motioned her over, and took her picture.

From Los Angeles Times

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