noun
photographer; person who takes a picture or film
Refers to the person operating a camera, whether for still photography or video. More specific than 写真家, which implies a professional or artistic photographer.
この写真の撮影者は誰ですか。
Who is the photographer of this picture?
撮影者は三脚を使って夜景を撮った。
The photographer used a tripod to take the night view.
カメラマン is a common loanword for a professional photographer or cameraperson, often used in media contexts. 撮影者 is more formal and can refer to any person behind the camera.
Compound of 撮影 (さつえい, 'photography' or 'filming') and 者 (しゃ, 'person').