photographers

noun

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

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Recent Examples of photographers Even so, the difference will be subtle, with photographers and observers likely to witness a moon that looks remarkably close to totality. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Countless photographers were primed and ready to capture this magnificent display as Earth passed through the densest region of Swift-Tuttle debris trail, heralding the appearance of hundreds of shooting stars. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The scene of President Trump boarding Air Force One after last month’s NATO summit in Turkey is one that TV cameras and photographers have captured countless times. — August 11, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 The event held at the LCAD Gallery along Ocean Avenue awarded prizes to photographers in several categories. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026 If that metering proves accurate enough in real-world use, the C100 could be both a fun blind-shooting gadget and a handy companion for film photographers. — New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026 Artists and photographers regularly capture it, and Heicher says there are even gravestones in local cemeteries with images of the bridge etched into them. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Lisle Community Engagement Specialist Amanda Pazdan said the village requires a permit for commercial filming, with exceptions like news media and portrait photographers. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Side by side, the resemblance between the duo was striking as the father and son smiled for photographers on their way into the event. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographers
  1. shooters
  2. photogs
Noun
  • Patterson said that on June 14, a teen takeover occurred in Charlotte's Romare Bearden Park, resulting in the shooting of two teens, ages 15 and 18, and the arrests of three alleged shooters, two 16-year-olds and a 15-year-old.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Two people were killed and several others injured when two shooters opened fire at Canada’s largest street festival in Toronto in July.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of shooters
Noun
  • 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
Definition of photogs

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