photographer

noun

pho·​tog·​ra·​pher fə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce photographer (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web Dior has once again turned to a fine arts photographer for its seasonal ad campaign. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 17 July 2024 What's next: The magazine's first cover upon relaunch will feature Selma Blair, shot by famed photographer and videographer Hype Williams, and an interview focusing on Disability Pride Month. Sara Fischer, Axios, 17 July 2024 Kansas City native Ivan McClellan, a professional photographer, grew up loving cowboy culture but didn’t see much representation from people who looked like him. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2024 The dramatic images captured by photographers are already being sold on T-shirts, the New York Times reports. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for photographer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photographer was in 1841

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“Photographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographer. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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