photographer

noun

fə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce photographer (audio)
Definition of photographernext
as in shooter
one who takes photographs we'll need to choose a photographer for the wedding

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Recent Examples of photographer Parents, wedding photographers, pet owners, and more can’t stop raving about it. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 Rubinstein, who’s also a street style photographer and brand consultant and is better known as Mister Mort online, worked with the historic independent retailer and Mephisto on a special version of the French brand’s most popular sneaker, the Match. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 One was a woman named Stephanie, who didn't want her last name used but was cordial with me and my photographer. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 All were snapped by his good friend Karen Mason Blair, an iconic photographer who had a front-row seat to the early days of the Seattle scene. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photographer
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  1. cinematographer
  2. photog
Noun
  • Dark gloss is Darko‘s fitting look, and this potent story sheen is perfectly conveyed by cinematographer Alexander Hammond.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
  • So resident cinematographer Alex Hogan brought together five of our colleagues to talk about the movie.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cinematographer
Noun
  • Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of photog

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“Photographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographer. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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