képész

Képész is a Hungarian noun meaning "one who makes pictures." In contemporary Hungarian it is uncommon as a professional title; the standard term for a photographer is fotós, while a visual artist who creates images is typically described as képzőművész. Historically, the word could denote a painter, draughtsman, or illustrator, especially in older texts or in guild or workshop contexts where image production was a craft.

The term derives from kép, image or picture, and the agentive suffix -ész, which forms nouns for people who perform a certain activity. Because of this, képész historically referred to someone engaged in making images rather than the broader concept of photography as such.

In present-day usage, képész may appear in archival or literary contexts and can also occur as a surname. It is generally of historical or stylistic interest rather than a standard contemporary job title.