Photographer

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Photographer

A Photographer (/fəˈtɒɡrəfər/; from the Greek words φως phos, meaning "light", and γραφή graphê, meaning "drawing, writing") is a person who makes photographs.

Etymology

The term "Photographer" comes from the Greek words φως (phos), meaning "light", and γραφή (graphê), meaning "drawing, writing". It was first used in the 1830s to describe a person who takes photographs.

Description

A Photographer uses a camera to capture images of people, places, events, and objects. They may work in a variety of fields, including journalism, advertising, fashion, and portrait photography. Some photographers are self-employed, while others work for companies or organizations.

Types of Photographers

There are many different types of photographers, including:

Related Terms

  • Photography: The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
  • Camera: A device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals.
  • Lens (optics): A piece of glass or other transparent substance with curved sides for concentrating or disseminating light rays.
  • Shutter (photography): A device that allows light to pass for a determined period, exposing photographic film or a photosensitive digital sensor to light in order to capture a permanent image of a scene.

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