How to photograph Coach

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

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 Coach. Ask the Coach 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 Coach

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

Canon EOS R10 Canon EOS R10
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Released: 2022
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Canon EOS Rebel T7i Canon EOS Rebel T7i
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Released: 2017
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M3
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Released: 2015
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Fujifilm X-T200 Fujifilm X-T200
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Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Nikon D5 Nikon D5
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Released: 2016
Type: DSLR
Sensor: Full frame


Best lenses for photographing Coach

Here are some popular lenses that might suit your needs when photographing professionals and Coach. 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 F1.2 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


Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
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Released: 2018
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 24 mm


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


Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R
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Released: 2012
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 35 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


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 Coach? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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