How to photograph Shipper

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

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 Shipper. Ask the Shipper 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 Shipper

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

Canon EOS Kiss X9i Canon EOS Kiss X9i
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Released: 2017
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50
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Released: 2023
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Sony a7R II Sony a7R II
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Released: 2015
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Sony a7R III Sony a7R III
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Released: 2017
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Canon EOS R5 C Canon EOS R5 C
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Released: 2022
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Best lenses for photographing Shipper

Here are some popular lenses that might suit your needs when photographing professionals and Shipper. 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 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


Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Released: 2021
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,2
Focal Length: 50 mm


Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
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Released: 2022
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 135 mm


Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
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Released: 2023
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,2
Focal Length: 85 mm


Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
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Released: 2018
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 24 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 Shipper? 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.

A buffalo farmer is plowing a wet field See camera and lens details
1/1250s  85mm  f/2,8

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

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

Computer Specialist is inserting a new graphic card into his computer See camera and lens details
1/100s  50mm  f/4,5

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

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

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

Airline Pilot is approaching New York in his simulator See camera and lens details
1/60s  26mm  f/3,5

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

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

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

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

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

Female Fire Fighter with red nail polish See camera and lens details
1/2000s  52mm  f/5,6