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.
Who is the photographer of this picture?
The photographer used a tripod to take the night view.
Compound of 撮影 (さつえい, 'photography' or 'filming') and 者 (しゃ, 'person').