photographer
noun
pho·tog·ra·pher
fə-ˈtä-grə-fər 
: one who practices photography
especially
: one who makes a business of taking photographs
Examples of photographer in a Sentence
He worked for the magazine as a fashion photographer.
we'll need to choose a photographer for the wedding
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The team came up with the present version after two years and five prototypes plus community feedback from hundreds of photographers with the same issues.
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Shirl Leigh
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The property runs its own late May and June firefly events for guests, including a synchronous firefly photo retreat with a professional photographer, as well as an all-inclusive firefly weekend for guests.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The Aegis staff netted 10 awards, with news photographer Brian Krista earning four first-place honors for his work for the Sun’s Harford County publication.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
He was also seen recently in Africa advising the Vatican photographer on how to compose a shot and has previously helped cardinals and bishops get in position for photos.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Shirl Leigh
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The property runs its own late May and June firefly events for guests, including a synchronous firefly photo retreat with a professional photographer, as well as an all-inclusive firefly weekend for guests.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The Aegis staff netted 10 awards, with news photographer Brian Krista earning four first-place honors for his work for the Sun’s Harford County publication.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
He was also seen recently in Africa advising the Vatican photographer on how to compose a shot and has previously helped cardinals and bishops get in position for photos.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for photographer
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“Photographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographer. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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