cinematographer

noun

Definition of cinematographernext
as in photographer

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Recent Examples of cinematographer Gillham, a cinematographer and producer, first met Channing on the set of the film A Time of Destiny in 1988. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 The creative team also includes cinematographer Taylor James Randall, editor Patrick Lawrence, composer Matt Orenstein, production designer Krystyna Loboda, costume designer Malcolm Bacani and sound designer Jake Gamboa. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Caleb Deschanel serves as the film’s cinematographer, while Dario Marianelli composed the score. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026 But the cinematographer and the director decided the size would be great for intimacy. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinematographer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinematographer
  1. photographer
  2. photog
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  • Diego Rodriguez’s work uniform as a photographer consists of knee pads, a camera and a lanyard strung with animal call whistles.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Rock photographer Justin Thomas is suing painter Elizabeth Peyton for allegedly copying his 1995 photo of Oasis‘s Liam and Noel Gallagher in her work Earl’s Court (Liam + Noel) (1996).
    — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of photographer
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  • Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of photog

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