photographer

noun

pho·​tog·​ra·​pher fə-ˈtä-grə-fər 

: one who practices photography

especially : one who makes a business of taking photographs

Synonyms of photographer

• shooter
• cinematographer
• photog

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In a stroke of good fortune for Wilson, photographer Stephen Gosling captured Wilson’s shot at a stunning angle. —Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Dec. 2025

In the trailer, Emma Harwood (Zendaya), who works at a publishing house, and British museum director Charlie Thompson (Pattinson) meet with a professional photographer for their wedding pictures but appear to have trouble expressing genuine happiness. —Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025

For the Amateur Photographer on the Go Trusted by travelers and photographers alike, the PRVKE V4 features a sleek roll top and upgraded weather-resistant YKK zippers. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

Julien Soulier is a French photographer and director celebrated for his timeless, cinematic, and emotionally resonant storytelling. —Photovogue, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for photographer

• biographer
• demographer
• ethnographer
• geographer
• hydrographer
• lithographer
• topographer
• typographer
• bibliographer
• choreographer
• historiographer
• lexicographer