How to photograph Corrections Officer

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

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 Corrections Officer. Ask the Corrections Officer 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 Corrections Officer

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

Canon EOS 8000D Canon EOS 8000D
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Released: 2015
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Fujifilm GFX 100 Fujifilm GFX 100
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Released: 2019
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Medium Format (0.79x)


Canon EOS 250D Canon EOS 250D
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Released: 2019
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm GFX 100S
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Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Medium Format (0.79x)


Nikon D7200 Nikon D7200
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Released: 2015
Type: DSLR
Sensor: DX (1.5x)


Best lenses for photographing Corrections Officer

Here are some popular lenses that might suit your needs when photographing professionals and Corrections Officer. 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 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 AF-S 50mm F1.8 G Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
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Released: 2011
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 50 mm


Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
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Released: 1992
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 85 mm


Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
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Released: 2012
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 85 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


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 Corrections Officer? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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