How to photograph Cloud Architect

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

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 Cloud Architect. Ask the Cloud Architect 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 Cloud Architect

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm GFX 50S II
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Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Medium Format (0.79x)


Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-S10
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Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T20
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Released: 2017
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5
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Released: 2022
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Canon EOS Rebel T6s Canon EOS Rebel T6s
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Released: 2015
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Best lenses for photographing Cloud Architect

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

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


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


Nikon Z DX 24mm F1.7 Nikon Z DX 24mm F1.7
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Released: 2023

Aperture: f/1,7
Focal Length: 24 mm


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


Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
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Released: 2012
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 28 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 Cloud Architect? 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 trader at a desk with three monitors and a laptop See camera and lens details
1/80s  35mm  f/4

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

Portrait of a female CEO See camera and lens details
1/160s  105mm  f/9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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