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

Both photographers center the trees, emphasizing grandeur and age, but Weston’s evergreens are timeless and untouched, Connell’s the site of human encounter, with rucksacks and sunhats piled at their base. —Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Chanel Nexus Hall, an exhibition and concert space dedicated to the spirit of Gabrielle Chanel in Ginza, Tokyo, on Wednesday unveiled the showcase of the work of photographer Roe Ethridge in an exhibition format. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026

Besides 8mm home movies and videos, there are glimpses of professional photographer Linda’s extraordinary portraits of famous musicians, and Paul’s diaries and handwritten lyric sheets. —Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026

According to Judy, photographer Joan Neary came up with the idea of posing her in a teddy, and Judy just went along with it. —Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026

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