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A photographer is an individual who takes photos for a living. Couples often hire a photographer to take photographs at their wedding.

When a couple hires a photographer, they are guaranteed to work with that particular photographer. The photographer may use an assistant or secondary shooter, but the primary photographer will be the person hired. Typically, a photographer is a freelancer who works for themselves; any payment goes directly to the photographer.

In contrast, a photography studio is made up of a number of photographers all working together under a single brand name. A photography studio is typically a company; any payments go to the company, who then either pays a commission to the photographer or pays their salary.