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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.
Compare with
Fotograf vs Kameramann
cameraman
'der Fotograf' and 'der Kameramann' both work with a camera and compose images. The most important difference is the type of recording: a photographer takes photos, meaning still images. A cameraman works in film or television and records moving images. The words can be confused because both use a camera. If it is about wedding photos, portraits, or images for a website, 'Fotograf' fits. If it is about a film, a news broadcast, or a video, 'Kameramann' is more precise.
Fotograf
Für das Familienfest haben wir einen Fotografen gebucht.
We booked a photographer for the family celebration.
Kameramann
Beim Interview achtet der Kameramann darauf, dass das Licht gut ist.
During the interview, the cameraman makes sure the lighting is good.
In real life
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