Definition

Noun: A photographer who is employed by or works on assignment for a newspaper or news publication, capturing images of newsworthy events, people, and situations for publication.

Usage

This term specifically refers to a professional photographer whose primary job is to take photographs for the press. The role involves working at the scene of news events, often under time pressure, to obtain images that accompany news stories.

Examples

• The press photographer captured a powerful image of the election winner's celebration.
• Several press photographers waited outside the courthouse for the defendant to arrive.
• As a press photographer, her work takes her to conflict zones and major public events.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a focus on current events and photojournalism, as opposed to commercial, artistic, or studio photography.
• It can describe both staff photographers on a newspaper's payroll and freelance photographers on assignment for news outlets.

Variants and Related Words

• Photojournalist (noun): A photographer who tells news stories primarily through images, often involving more in-depth, narrative work. While all press photographers are photojournalists in a broad sense, 'photojournalist' can imply a greater emphasis on storytelling.
• News photographer (noun): A very close synonym for press photographer.
• Cameraperson (noun): Typically refers to someone operating a video camera for television news, not a still photographer.

Synonyms

• News photographer
• Newspaper photographer
• Photojournalist (context-dependent)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• The press corps: The group of journalists and photographers covering a specific event or beat. A press photographer is a member of the press corps.
• To be on assignment: The state of working on a specific task for one's employer. A press photographer is often at a news location.

Noun

1. a photographer who works for a newspaper