# photographer

/fəˈtɑɡɹəfɝ/ (US) · /fətˈɒɡɹəfɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/photographer
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

a person who takes pictures using a camera. This can be someone who does it for a job or just for a hobby.

For teachers: a person who captures images using a camera, either professionally or as an amateur.

## Examples

- The photographer takes a beautiful picture of the mountains.
- We hired a professional photographer to take pictures of our wedding so we could remember the day forever.
- The wildlife photographer spent three weeks in the rainforest, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to capture the rare bird in flight.

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