How to photograph Co-partner

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

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 Co-partner. Ask the Co-partner 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 Co-partner

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

Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm GFX 50R
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Medium Format (0.79x)


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


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


Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S
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Released: 2022
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Canon EOS Kiss M Canon EOS Kiss M
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Best lenses for photographing Co-partner

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

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
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Released: 2016
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 50 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


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


Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
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Released: 2013
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 55 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


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 Co-partner? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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