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lenswoman

lenswoman

9.1
A woman who takes photos for a living
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛnzˌwʊmən/
translation icon : fotógrafa
  • The lenswoman captured stunning images of the sunset.

Examples

  • This exhibition celebrates the works of talented lenswomen from around the world.

  • The renowned lenswoman captured striking portraits of local residents for the magazine.

  • As a pioneering lenswoman, she was often the only woman covering major sporting events.

  • A talented lenswoman can tell stories through her photographs.

  • The lenswoman beautifully captured the vibrant colors of autumn in her latest photo series.

  • As a talented lenswoman, she traveled the world documenting the lives of different cultures.

  • The lenswoman spent hours preparing for the photoshoot to ensure everything was perfect.

Synonyms

photographer
vslenswoman
534 2.5

A person who takes pictures with a camera, often as a job

is the female-specific term for the same professional role
photog
vslenswoman
  • Informal
3 8.8

A person who takes pictures for newspapers or magazines

is the neutral formal term used for that professional role
lensman
vslenswoman
  • Archaic
1 8.4

A man whose job is taking photos

is the female equivalent of that male professional term
shootist
vslenswoman
  • Jargon
1 8.6

A person who takes photos or makes films professionally

is limited to professionals who make still photographs only

Surface Forms

lenswoman singular
lenswomen plural

Morphology

lenswoman = lens + woman (transparent) = lens + woman

Compound 'lens' + 'woman' denotes a woman who works with camera lenses (i.e., a female photographer), a meaning directly inferable from the parts.

Etymology

Lenswoman joins lens, meaning the 'glass in a camera', and woman. So, it names a woman who works behind the lens, in other words a woman photographer.