der Fotograf
photographer
A person who takes pictures with a camera professionally or as a hobby.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben einen professionellen Fotografen für unsere Hochzeit engagiert.
We hired a professional photographer for our wedding.
der Fotograf
photographer
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Fotograf' (photographer) belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'fotografieren' (to photograph), and the field or product is called 'die Fotografie' (photography).
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Fotograf versteht die Kunst der Fotografie.
A good photographer understands the art of photography.
Typical verbs
When you use a photographer's services, you often use the verbs 'einen Fotografen engagieren' (to hire a photographer), 'buchen' (to book), or 'beauftragen' (to commission).
EXAMPLE
Für die Firmenfeier haben wir einen professionellen Fotografen gebucht.
We booked a professional photographer for the company party.
Use with prepositions
When you go to a photographer's studio or shop, you use the expressions 'zum Fotografen gehen' (to go to the photographer; movement) or 'beim Fotografen sein' (to be at the photographer's; being there).
EXAMPLE
Ich muss morgen zum Fotografen, um neue Passbilder machen zu lassen.
I have to go to the photographer tomorrow to have new passport photos taken.
In real life
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