How to photograph Pipeline Executive

This is the ultimate guide on how to photograph professionals and Pipeline Executive. 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 Pipeline Executive and not something completely different. Perhaps the Pipeline Executive 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 Pipeline Executive - just let him or her work as usual and you will try to capture them in their everyday life as Pipeline Executive? Of course, you can combine the editorial pictures with more portrait like pictures to get a complete coverage of the Pipeline Executive.

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 Pipeline Executive. Ask the Pipeline Executive 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 Pipeline Executive

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

Canon EOS Rebel T7i Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Lenses | Compatibility |  Specs | Compare
Released: 2017
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Lenses | Compatibility |  Specs | Compare
Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-H1
Lenses | Compatibility |  Specs | Compare
Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Canon EOS Rebel T6s Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Lenses | Compatibility |  Specs | Compare
Released: 2015
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T2
Lenses | Compatibility |  Specs | Compare
Released: 2016
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Best lenses for photographing Pipeline Executive

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

Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Review  |  Compatibility  |  Specs  |  Compare
Released: 2013
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 58 mm


Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.8 G ED Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.8 G ED
Review  |  Compatibility  |  Specs  |  Compare
Released: 2014
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 35 mm


Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L II USM
Review  |  Compatibility  |  Specs  |  Compare
Released: 2015
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 35 mm


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


Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
Review  |  Compatibility  |  Specs  |  Compare
Released: 2007
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,2
Focal Length: 50 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 Pipeline Executive? 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.

Surgeon and Surgery Nurses working together See camera and lens details
1/100s  15mm  f/5,6

Carpenter is using a grinder to cut some metal See camera and lens details
1/100s  20mm  f/5,6

Chef in his workspace - the restaurant kitchen See camera and lens details
1/20s  24mm  f/4

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

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

A software developer is coding on his Macbook Pro See camera and lens details
1/50s  35mm  f/1,4

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

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

A fisherman is heading out in the morning and laying out his nets See camera and lens details
1/400s  220mm  f/11

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

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

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

Canon photographer with his Canon EF 400mm f/2,8 IS USM telephoto lens See camera and lens details
1/320s  135mm  f/5,6

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

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