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cinematographer

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Definition of cinematographer

as in photographer

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Recent Examples of cinematographer Irish cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, who later became known for the likes of Atonement, The Hours, Nocturnal Animals and The Greatest Showman, was actually invited by Jarman to shoot behind the scenes. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 The filmmaking team includes cinematographer Maryse Alberti, production designer Dan Weil, editor Sabine Hoffman and Grammy-winning musician Robert Glasper who serves as composer and music producer. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 But cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth—the frequent Fincher collaborator who also shot The Social Network—gives the picture a handsomely polished look. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 To emphasize the ghoulishness, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki shoots the president and his advisors in unflattering low angles with a formaldehyde sheen. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinematographer

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The anniversary capsule is flanked by a dedicated campaign shot by photographer and director Leandro Emede and fronted by Mantero and Holliday & Brown employees.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
This restriction made photographs of Nusra fighters all the more valuable—which made some photographers try to sneak images from their fixers’ cars.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 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

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