portraitist

/ˈpɔrtrətɪst/
noun
  1. An artist who makes portraits, especially paintings, drawings, or photographs of people.
    • Many portraitists prefer natural light when painting their subjects.
    • The famous portraitist was known for his ability to capture a person's personality on canvas.
    • She worked as a portraitist for a photography studio, taking pictures of graduates and families.
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