shutterbug
Avid lens wielder
A shutterbug is an enthusiastic amateur photographer—someone who takes pictures constantly and eagerly, often with more passion than skill.
The term combines shutter (the camera mechanism) with bug (an obsessive enthusiasm): My uncle was a shutterbug who documented every family gathering.
The word carries affection rather than dismissal.
Image capturing device
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- tripodStabilizing support structure
- flashBrief burst of light
- mirrorlessHaving no reflective glass
viewfinder · zoom · sensor · megapixel · camera bag · strap · filter · memory card
Ardent admirer of something
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- gearheadAutomotive enthusiast, slangily
- collectorOne who gathers items
- photo walkExcursion for taking pictures
camera club · darkroom · developing · printing · editing · Photoshop · portfolio · critique
Informal photograph taken quickly
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
- albumUnified collection of recordings
- scrapbookBook for preserving mementos
- archiveStored historical records
milestone · candid · family portrait · commemorate · moment · cherish · preserve · nostalgia
Adjustable optical inlet
- exposureState of being unprotected
- ISOGlobal standards body
- shutter speedDuration of light capture
- focusConcentrated attention point
composition · lighting · f-stop · white balance · depth of field · bokeh · framing · rule of thirds
Art of depicting people
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
- macroRecorded command sequence
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- streetPublic urban roadway
candid · still life · fine art · documentary · photojournalism · fashion · wedding · nature
Intended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- safariWildlife observation journey
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
street photography · golden hour · sunrise · sunset · landmark · scenic · wildlife · travel blog
camera
Image capturing device
mirrorless · viewfinder · zoom · sensor · megapixel · camera bag · strap · filter · memory card · battery
enthusiast
Ardent admirer of something
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- gearheadAutomotive enthusiast, slangily
- collectorOne who gathers items
photo walk · camera club · darkroom · developing · printing · editing · Photoshop · portfolio · critique · workshop
snapshot
Informal photograph taken quickly
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
- albumUnified collection of recordings
- scrapbookBook for preserving mementos
archive · milestone · candid · family portrait · commemorate · moment · cherish · preserve · nostalgia · memento
aperture
Adjustable optical inlet
- exposureState of being unprotected
- ISOGlobal standards body
- shutter speedDuration of light capture
focus · composition · lighting · f-stop · white balance · depth of field · bokeh · framing · rule of thirds · long exposure
portraiture
Art of depicting people
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
- macroRecorded command sequence
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
street · candid · still life · fine art · documentary · photojournalism · fashion · wedding · nature · architectural
destination
Intended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- safariWildlife observation journey
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
cityscape · street photography · golden hour · sunrise · sunset · landmark · scenic · wildlife · travel blog · photo tour
- photographycamera, photo, flash, lens, shooting
- Animal Idiomsblind as a bat, brave as a lion, busy bee, copycat, dark horse
shutterbugcommercial photographer
Takes pictures for business
photojournalist · studio photographer · fashion photographer · pro