Good question.
I’d say someone that makes a living with a camera, but the romantic in me wishes there was something deeper to that.
There are Photogrpaher’s that are professional, and people that make a living making photos, and Photogrpahers that make art.
Some of my favorite Photographers dont make money doing it. And I know HACKS that make a lot of money doing it.
TLDR: no one knows.
I suppose a better question is what makes a a good photograph vs an “illustration” as Gary Winnogrand rightfully points out.
I like that. Definitely a loaded question. I think it can be argued that it’s entirely personal. My father loves taking photos on his old iPhone and honestly he’s really good at it, and I consider them good photographs because they tell a story and make you feel something. He’s not a Photogrpaher, nor is he illustrating anything at a high level.
