How to photograph Carpenter

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

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

When trying to capture certain professionals you want the picture and the surroundings to say something, showing the audience that this is a Carpenter and not something completely different. Perhaps the Carpenter 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 Carpenter - just let him or her work as usual and you will try to capture them in their everyday life as Carpenter? Of course, you can combine the editorial pictures with more portrait like pictures to get a complete coverage of the Carpenter.

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 Carpenter. Ask the Carpenter 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 Carpenter

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

Canon EOS 2000D Canon EOS 2000D
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Released: 2018
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30
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Released: 2022
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: DX (1.5x)


Canon EOS M6 Mark II Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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Released: 2019
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Nikon D7500 Nikon D7500
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Released: 2017
Type: DSLR
Sensor: DX (1.5x)


Sony a7S III Sony a7S III
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Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Best lenses for photographing Carpenter

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


Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
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Released: 2015
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 35 mm


Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.4 G Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.4 G
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Released: 2010
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 35 mm


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A dentist is examing a male patient See camera and lens details
1/60s  56mm  f/4,5

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

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

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

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

Computer specialist at his repair studio 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