Synonyms for

Photographer

Verb / fʌˈtɑ:grʌfɜ: / Another word for photographer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who takes photographs, either as a hobby or a profession.

Synonyms & similar words

lensman shutterbug photographist snapper paparazzo photojournalist lensman portraitist cinematographer videographer artist illustrator painter sculptor designer craftsman

Synonyms by register

Formal

camera operator image maker visual artist

Informal

shutterbug snapper lensman

Literary

pictorialist limner

Antonyms

amateur observer viewer spectator layperson

Common collocations

  • professional photographer
  • wedding photographer
  • wildlife photographer
  • fashion photographer
  • freelance photographer
  • award-winning photographer
  • amateur photographer

Word family

noun photographer
verb photograph
adjective photographic

Usage note

While 'photographer' is the standard term, 'camera operator' might be used in more technical or film-related contexts. 'Lensman' is a somewhat dated but still understood informal term.

Example sentences

  1. The photographer took a picture of my family.
  2. My friend wants to be a photographer when she grows up.
  3. The photographer used a special lens to take that picture.
  4. The photographer's camera is very expensive.
  5. I hired a photographer to take pictures at my wedding.

Quotes

  • “A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know.” - Diane Arbus
  • “Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” - Destin Sparks
  • “Photography is the beauty of life captured.” - Tara Chisholm

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