photographer

noun

pho·​tog·​ra·​pher fə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce photographer (audio)
: one who practices photography
especially : one who makes a business of taking photographs

Examples of photographer in a Sentence

He worked for the magazine as a fashion photographer. we'll need to choose a photographer for the wedding
Recent Examples on the Web Rachel King is a writer and photographer based in New York City, with two decades of editorial experience covering luxury, wine, spirits, travel and tech. Rachel King, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Emmy-award winning filmmaker/photographer Lauren Greenfield delves into the lives of the first generation raised on social media. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2024 Reporters and photographers were prohibited from covering Mr. Biden's individual meetings with the leaders, and Biden does not plan to do a news conference — a question-and-answer appearance that is typical at such international summits. CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024 Hopefully there are no more photographer kicks and damage to Grizz’s camera the rest of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for photographer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photographer was in 1841

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“Photographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographer. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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