photographer

noun

fə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce photographer (audio)
Definition of photographernext
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 Getty acts as an intermediary, licensing works created by photographers around the world to third parties for use in publications, social media and advertising. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026 Topline New York City’s last Manhattanhenge sunsets of the year are just days away, giving skywatchers and photographers another chance to see one of the world’s most spectacular urban astronomy events. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Reuters photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Cheney Orr snapped the image showing a woman in a green shirt, later identified as 33-year-old Bernita Bowlding, facing the camera while seated on the train. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 8 July 2026 During his two decades as a contributing photographer for Vanity Fair, Swedish lensman Jonas Fredwall Karlsson has covered vast ground, from Timbuktu to Ground Zero. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for photographer
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  1. cinematographer
  2. photog
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  • Also scheduled to visit the festival over the next week are the likes of Juliette Binoche, cinematographer Robert Richardson, Jeffrey Wright, and Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • The creative team features Oscar-winning sound mixers James Mather and Tarn Willers, cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos and editors George Cragg and Martina Zamolo.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Definition of cinematographer
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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
Definition of photog

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