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A '''photographer''' is a person who takes a [[photograph]] using a [[camera]]. A ''professional photographer'' uses [[photography]] to make a living whilst an [[amateur]] photographer does not earn a living and typically takes photographs for pleasure and to record an event, place or person for future enjoyment. |
A '''photographer''' is a person who takes a [[photograph]] using a [[camera]]. A ''professional photographer'' uses [[photography]] to make a living whilst an [[amateur]] photographer does not earn a living and typically takes photographs for pleasure and to record an event, place or person for future enjoyment. |
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This name is also shortened to '''photog''', usually by members of the profession including '''TV news videographers''' who record newsworthy events for television news programs. |
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Photographers are often categorized based on the subjects they photograph. Some photographers explore subjects typical of paintings such as [[landscape]], [[still life]], and [[portrait|portraiture]]. Other photographers specialize in subjects unique to photography, including [[street photography]], [[documentary photography]], [[fashion photography]], [[wedding photography]], [[war photography]], [[photojournalism]] and [[commercial photography]]. |
Photographers are often categorized based on the subjects they photograph. Some photographers explore subjects typical of paintings such as [[landscape]], [[still life]], and [[portrait|portraiture]]. Other photographers specialize in subjects unique to photography, including [[street photography]], [[documentary photography]], [[fashion photography]], [[wedding photography]], [[war photography]], [[photojournalism]] and [[commercial photography]]. |
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A photographer is a person who takes a photograph using a camera. A professional photographer uses photography to make a living whilst an amateur photographer does not earn a living and typically takes photographs for pleasure and to record an event, place or person for future enjoyment.
This name is also shortened to photog, usually by members of the profession including TV news videographers who record newsworthy events for television news programs.
Photographers are often categorized based on the subjects they photograph. Some photographers explore subjects typical of paintings such as landscape, still life, and portraiture. Other photographers specialize in subjects unique to photography, including street photography, documentary photography, fashion photography, wedding photography, war photography, photojournalism and commercial photography.
Paparazzi are photographers who take candid photographs and, quite commonly, pre-arranged photographs made to appear candid, of celebrities.
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