noun
freelance photographer
Wasei-eigo term for a photographer who works independently, not tied to a single company. Often used for news, event, or commercial photographers.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from free cameraman
彼はフリーカメラマンとして、いろいろな雑誌に写真を提供している。
He works as a freelance photographer, providing photos to various magazines.
フリーカメラマンは、自分の機材を自分で揃えなければならない。
Freelance photographers have to provide their own equipment.