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

Between hanging art from local photographers and painters, rotating pop-up art classes, and the warm crackle of live music or spinning vinyl records, the space feels like the city’s most welcoming living room. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026

While photographers and nature lovers might plan to visit the site, park officials have warned visitors to be careful, as water from Echinus can reach temperatures above 200 degrees Fahrenheit. —Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026

Today’s great photo is from Times photographer Jason Armond. —Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026

Rodgers added that photographers have also been hounding him to get a glimpse of his partner. —Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 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