photographer

noun

pho·​tog·​ra·​pher fə-ˈtä-grə-fər 

: one who practices photography

especially : one who makes a business of taking photographs

Synonyms of photographer

• shooter
• cinematographer
• photog

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

As opposed to last year, when Kate Middleton took the birthday snap, Princess Charlotte's smile was captured this year by Matt Porteous, a photographer to the younger generation of royals for over a decade. —Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026

Drones have become ubiquitous in China – popular with recreational photographers, used in food delivery and farming, and even replacing fireworks as the star attraction during holidays and celebrations. —Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026

In a prior post celebrating Charlotte's birthday, William and Kate shared a new portrait of their daughter, taken by photographer Matt Porteous. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

Include the names of those in the photos from left to right along with the photo credit and permission from the photographer to use the photo in The San Diego Union-Tribune. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for photographer

• biographer
• demographer
• ethnographer
• geographer
• hydrographer
• lithographer
• topographer
• typographer
• bibliographer
• choreographer
• historiographer
• lexicographer