lensman
Definition
Noun: A professional photographer; someone whose occupation is to take photographs.
Usage
The term "lensman" is a somewhat informal or journalistic word for a professional photographer. It emphasizes the person's skill and tool—the camera lens. It is often used in contexts like news reporting, sports photography, or portrait studios to denote a working professional.
Examples
- The newspaper sent its best lensman to cover the presidential inauguration.
- As a seasoned lensman, he has captured images from conflict zones around the world.
- The fashion lensman set up his lighting equipment for the model's shoot.
Advanced Usage
- The word can be used in compound titles, though this is less common in modern usage (e.g., is more frequent for video).
- The award-winning lensman's portfolio was stunning.
Variants and Related Words
- Photographer (n): The standard and more common term for a person who takes photographs, professionally or as a hobby.
- Cameraman (n): Typically refers to a person who operates a video camera, especially for television or film.
- Shooter (n): A very informal slang term used within the photography industry for a photographer.
Synonyms
- Photographer
- Cameraperson
- Photojournalist (specifically for news photography)
Antonyms
- Subject (the person being photographed)
- Amateur (a non-professional photographer)
Noun
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someone who takes photographs professionally
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