How to photograph Benefits Officer

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

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 Benefits Officer. Ask the Benefits Officer 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 Benefits Officer

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

Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10
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Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Nikon Z6 Nikon Z6
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Canon EOS 1D X Mark III Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
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Released: 2020
Type: DSLR
Sensor: Full frame


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


Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T7
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Released: 2018
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Best lenses for photographing Benefits Officer

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

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


Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
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Released: 2012
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 85 mm


Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
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Released: 1995
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 28 mm


Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
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Released: 2015
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 50 mm


Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
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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 Benefits Officer? 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 dentist is examing a male patient See camera and lens details
1/60s  56mm  f/4,5

DJ with a tattoo on his forearm at his Pioneer mixer table See camera and lens details
1/25s  35mm  f/1,4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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