B1noun 2K

Photographer

🇬🇧 UK /["/fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/"]/

Meaning of Photographer

a person who takes photographs, especially as a job

In simple words: A person who takes pictures with a camera.

Photographer in a sentence

• a **wedding/wildlife/fashion photographer**
• **an amateur/a professional photographer**
• The couple posed for photographers before going back inside.
• Photographer Darren Kidd captured the unique atmosphere of the event.
• She didn't think much of the photographers snapping away at her.
• They had hired another photographer for the wedding.
• a staff photographer at the ‘New York Times’

How to use Photographer

Use 'photographer' to describe someone professional in capturing images. It's suitable in both casual and professional contexts but avoid using it for hobbyists or amateur photographers unless specified.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'photo' in 'photographer' – they take photos!

Related words

Collocations with Photographer

• accomplished
• award-winning
• famed
• pose for
• hire
• shoot something
• take pictures
• take shots
• a photographer’s gallery
• a photographer’s studio

Synonyms for Photographer

• shutterbug
• cameraman
• lensman
• picture-taker
• snapper

Opposites of Photographer

• subject
• model

Common mistakes with Photographer

• Confusing with 'photography', which is the art or process, not a person.
• Using plural 'photographers' incorrectly when referring to a single person.

Frequently asked questions about Photographer

What does Photographer mean?

A person who takes pictures with a camera.

What is the definition of Photographer?

a person who takes photographs, especially as a job

How do you use Photographer in a sentence?

a **wedding/wildlife/fashion photographer**

Can you give another example of Photographer?

**an amateur/a professional photographer**

What are synonyms for Photographer?

Common alternatives include shutterbug, cameraman, lensman, picture-taker, snapper.

What is the opposite of Photographer?

Opposite meanings include subject, model.

What words go with Photographer?

It commonly pairs with accomplished, award-winning, famed, pose for, hire, shoot something, take pictures, take shots, a photographer’s gallery, a photographer’s studio.

What are common mistakes when using Photographer?

Confusing with 'photography', which is the art or process, not a person. Using plural 'photographers' incorrectly when referring to a single person.

How do you pronounce Photographer?

US: /["/fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/"]/, UK: /["/fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Photographer?

Use 'photographer' to describe someone professional in capturing images. It's suitable in both casual and professional contexts but avoid using it for hobbyists or amateur photographers unless specified.

What CEFR level is Photographer?

"Photographer" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.