How to photograph Chef Manager

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

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

Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-E3
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Released: 2017
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T8i
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Released: 2020
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Canon EOS M10 Canon EOS M10
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Released: 2015
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Nikon Z50 Nikon Z50
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Released: 2019
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: DX (1.5x)


Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30
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Released: 2019
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Best lenses for photographing Chef Manager

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

Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
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Released: 2021
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 35 mm


Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
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Released: 2009
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 35 mm


Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
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Released: 2002
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
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


Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Sony FE 50mm F1.8
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Released: 2016
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
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 Chef 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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