Photographer

/fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who takes photographs, especially as a profession.
The photographer captured the beauty of the sunset perfectly.
A person who practices photography as a hobby.
As a hobbyist photographer, she enjoys experimenting with different lenses.
A professional who specializes in a particular type of photography, such as fashion, portrait, or wildlife photography.
The fashion photographer was invited to shoot the new clothing line for the magazine.
A person who documents events, locations, or subjects through photography for commercial or artistic purposes.
The event photographer was busy capturing all the special moments of the wedding.

Etymology

From the Greek words 'photos' meaning 'light' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

professional photographer
A photographer who works for pay, often in a specific field.
wildlife photographer
A photographer who specializes in capturing images of animals in their natural habitat.
fashion photographer
A photographer specializing in taking pictures of models and fashion products.

Related Words

photography
The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
camera
A device used to capture images.
photojournalist
A journalist who uses photography to tell news stories.

Slang Meanings

Shutterbug
He's a real shutterbug; he carries his camera everywhere.
Snapper
That snapper took some amazing shots at the event.