photographer
UK: fəˈtɒɡrəfə | US: fəˈtɑːɡrəfər
n. a person who takes photographs, especially as a profession
photographer = photo<light> + graph<write/draw> + er<agent noun suffix>
- photo<light>: From Greek phōs (light) + -to (suffix), referring to light or brightness.
- graph<write/draw>: From Greek graphein (to write or record), often used in words related to writing or visual representation.
- er<agent noun suffix>: A suffix denoting a person who performs an action (e.g., writer, teacher).
Etymology Origin:
The word photographer combines Greek roots to literally mean "one who writes/draws with light." It reflects the early technology of photography, where images were captured using light-sensitive materials. The term emerged in the 19th century alongside the invention of the camera, blending scientific precision (photo-) with artistic creation (-graph-).
The photographer captured the sunset in stunning detail.
She hired a professional photographer for her wedding.
As a wildlife photographer, he travels to remote locations.
The museum exhibited works by a famous 20th-century photographer.
The photographer adjusted the lens to focus on the subject.