Photographer: meaning, definitions and examples

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photographer

[ fəˈtɒɡrəfər ]

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profession

A person who takes photographs, especially as a job or hobby. Photographers use cameras to capture images of people, landscapes, events, and more. They often work in studios, at events, or out in the field.

Synonyms

camera operator, photographist, shutterbug

Examples of usage

He worked as a freelance photographer for several magazines.
The wedding photographer captured beautiful moments throughout the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "photographer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fotógrafo

🇮🇳 फोटोग्राफर

🇩🇪 Fotograf

🇮🇩 fotografer

🇺🇦 фотограф

🇵🇱 fotograf

🇯🇵 写真家 (しゃしんか)

🇫🇷 photographe

🇪🇸 fotógrafo

🇹🇷 fotoğrafçı

🇰🇷 사진사 (sajinsa)

🇸🇦 مصور

🇨🇿 fotograf

🇸🇰 fotograf

🇨🇳 摄影师 (shèyǐng shī)

🇸🇮 fotograf

🇮🇸 ljósmyndari

🇰🇿 фотограф

🇬🇪 ფოტოგრაფი

🇦🇿 fotoqraf

🇲🇽 fotógrafo

Word origin

The word photographer originated in the early 19th century from the combination of 'photo-' meaning 'light' and '-grapher' meaning 'one who writes or represents'. The term reflects the importance of light in capturing images through photography.