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
He works as a freelance photographer, providing photos to various magazines.
Freelance photographers have to provide their own equipment.
Variant with a middle dot; less common but still seen.
Wasei-eigo from English 'free' + 'cameraman', meaning a freelance photographer.