photog

noun

pho·​tog fə-ˈtäg 

: one who takes photographs : photographer

Synonyms of photog

• photographer

Examples of photog in a Sentence

my friend's a photog for that supermarket tabloid

Recent Examples on the Web

There aren't any first-party Canon options that achieve the same blurred look at this focal length, but Fujifilm system owners should consider spending more on the XF 16mm F1.4, and Sony photogs can get the E 15mm F1.4 G; both draw cleaner backgrounds but cost more. —Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026

With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025

Rosenthal appeared to shoot a look at the photog, Scott Paulus, and then shook his head before returning to his post to continue the interview. —Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025

Possibly embarrassed or determined to piss Denzel off some more, the photog laughed in the moment. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

short for photographer

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above