How to photograph Distribution Manager

This is the ultimate guide on how to photograph professionals and Distribution Manager. As always, when taking pictures of people there are things to think about and below you will also find both camera and lens recommendations.

When trying to capture certain professionals you want the picture and the surroundings to say something, showing the audience that this is a Distribution Manager and not something completely different. Perhaps the Distribution Manager has an enviroment that you can clearly connect to their profession. A baker has his bakery, a pilot his cockpit and so on.

A professional portrait does not have to be a direct portrait, and if you are photographing the Distribution Manager - just let him or her work as usual and you will try to capture them in their everyday life as Distribution Manager? Of course, you can combine the editorial pictures with more portrait like pictures to get a complete coverage of the Distribution Manager.

When taking editorial pictures it is really nice to have either a wide angle (such as 14-24 or 16-35mm) or a standard zoom lens (24-70mm etc). That will give you a lot of coverage in most situations and enviroments.

Moving on to the portraits it is really nice to use lenses with a maximum aperture value around f/1.2, f/1.4, f/1.8 or f/2. When using lenses like this you can really make the eyes or details to pop out and be sharp and crisp while the rest of the image can be a bit blurry. And this can both be standard prime lenses (as 35mm/f1.4, 50mm/f1.8 etc) as well as telephoto prime lenses (such as 85/f1.8, 105/f2.8 etc).

And remember, it is always worth getting a bit uncomfortable in order to get the best picture of the Distribution Manager. Ask the Distribution Manager if you can join them for a working day, no matter where and in what surroundings. Dare to get a bit dirty and your clients will definately appreciate the effort afterwards.

Best cameras for photographing Distribution Manager

Perhaps you already have a camera but here are some popular camera alternatives that might be suitable for photographing professionals and Distribution Manager.

Canon EOS 5DS R Canon EOS 5DS R
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Released: 2015
Type: DSLR
Sensor: Full frame


Fujifilm GFX 100 II Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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Released: 2023
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Medium Format (0.79x)


Canon EOS 750D Canon EOS 750D
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Released: 2015
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Nikon Z9 Nikon Z9
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Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Sony Alpha a7R IVA Sony Alpha a7R IVA
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Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Best lenses for photographing Distribution Manager

Here are some popular lenses that might suit your needs when photographing professionals and Distribution Manager. You can also view all of our lenses or start by selecting your camera and then see which lenses that are compatible.

Nikon Z DX 24mm F1.7 Nikon Z DX 24mm F1.7
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Released: 2023

Aperture: f/1,7
Focal Length: 24 mm


Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
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Released: 2008
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 50 mm


Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
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Released: 2008
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 24 mm


Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
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Released: 1992
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 85 mm


Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
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Released: 2016
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 105 mm


Images of other professionals

Here are a few images of professionals that might inspire you. Perhaps these can give you ideas on how to best photograph your Distribution Manager? Click on the image you want to know more about. Each image has information with which camera and lens they were shot and with which settings.

Sound producer at his mixing table See camera and lens details
1/25s  17mm  f/2,8

Tattoo Artist is working in his studio See camera and lens details
1/125s  50mm  f/2,8

A trader at a desk with three monitors and a laptop See camera and lens details
1/80s  35mm  f/4

Architects are reviewing their project See camera and lens details
1/250s  24mm  f/2,8

Dough and flour on table See camera and lens details
1/50s  50mm  f/3,5

An asian teacher is educating her students in the forest See camera and lens details
1/200s  150mm  f/4,5

A female model and brunette with curly hair See camera and lens details
1/80s  85mm  f/5,6

Computer specialist at his repair studio See camera and lens details
1/160s  105mm  f/9

Electrician in glasses is adjusting a wall outlet See camera and lens details
1/320s  17mm  f/3,5

Pastor is reading the Bible See camera and lens details
1/400s  238mm  f/6,3

Teaching in front of her class and students are raising their hands See camera and lens details
1/125s  70mm  f/3,2

Painter is painting outside a store See camera and lens details
1/250s  50mm  f/7,1

Hotel Receptionist is answering the phone See camera and lens details
1/80s  48mm  f/2,8

Portrait of a female CEO See camera and lens details
1/160s  105mm  f/9

Soldier is hiding behind some rubble See camera and lens details
1/1000s  85mm  f/2,8