Crossword Genius

Journey too much for supporter of photography (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tripod

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'supporter of photography' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'journey too much' is the wordplay.
'journey' becomes 'trip' (trip is a kind of journey).
'too much' becomes 'od' (abbreviation for overdose).
'trip'+'od'='TRIPOD'

'for' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tripod that I've seen before include "oral test at school" , "support called for" , "Torpid (anag.)" , "one appears to have three legs!" , "Three-legged support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app