photojournalist
n. countablen. a person who takes photographs to tell a news story or show what is happening in the world. They often work for newspapers or magazines to document events.
n. a professional photographer who captures images for the purpose of news reporting or documentary storytelling. Often works in conjunction with written text to provide a visual record of current events.
The photojournalist captured the crowd's reaction to the news.
A skilled photojournalist must balance the technical demands of photography with the ethical responsibility of reporting the truth.
While digital media has changed how images are distributed, the role of the photojournalist remains vital for providing authentic, on-the-ground documentation of global conflicts and social movements.
From photo- + journalist.