as in shooter
one who takes photographs we'll need to choose a photographer for the wedding

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Recent Examples of photographer The recording’s aural scenography set the stage for the section’s visual pieces, including two gelatin silver prints by photographer James Van Der Zee. Ivy G. Wilson, Artforum, 1 May 2025 Most clients book photographers to capture behind-the-scenes moments of their Met prep. Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Image Many photographers experienced the same trauma as combatants. The New York Times, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries. Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photographer
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Noun
  • Ganesh Hegde is pulling double duty as both director and cinematographer, with Natesh stepping in as editor.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Lindley last served as the president of the union, which bargains on behalf of around 10,000 cinematographers, camera technicians and publicists, between 2020 and 2022.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • How about the photogs who break their asses and easily could have taken every one of those shots?
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Serious wildlife and sports photogs can get the 300-600mm Sports at a reasonable (for this type of lens) $5,999 price starting in April for either L-Mount Alliance or Sony E cameras.
    Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025

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“Photographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographer. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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