photographer

/fə'tɔgrəfə/

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Word: Photographer

Definition: A photographer is a person who takes photographs, usually as a job or profession. They use a camera to capture images of people, places, events, or objects.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• How to Use: You can use the word "photographer" when talking about someone who works with cameras and takes pictures. For example, you might say, "She is a photographer who specializes in weddings."

Example Sentence:

• "The photographer took beautiful pictures of the sunset."

Advanced Usage:

• A photographer can work in various fields, including portrait photography, landscape photography, fashion photography, and photojournalism.

Word Variants:

• Photography (noun): The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
  • Example: "She studied photography in college."
• Photographic (adjective): Relating to photography or photographs.
  • Example: "He has a photographic memory."

Different Meanings:

1. Casual Use: Sometimes, anyone who takes pictures, even for fun, can be called a photographer, but usually, it refers to someone who does it professionally.
2. Artistic Aspect: In a more artistic sense, a photographer may also refer to someone who creates artistic images that may not have a commercial purpose.

Synonyms:

• Camera operator
• Photojournalist (for those who take photos for news stories)
• Snapper (informal, used for someone who takes casual or quick photos)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Picture perfect": This idiom means something that looks very good and is just like a perfect photograph.
  • Example: "The wedding was picture perfect."
• "Say cheese!": A phrase used to make people smile before taking a photo.
  • Example: "When we took the group photo, the photographer told us to say cheese!"

Conclusion:

A photographer is not just someone who takes pictures; they often have skills in lighting, composition, and editing to create beautiful images.

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Noun

1. someone who takes photographs professionally

Synonyms

• lensman