How to photograph Headmaster

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

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 Headmaster. Ask the Headmaster 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 Headmaster

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

Canon EOS 4000D Canon EOS 4000D
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Released: 2018
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Sony Alpha a7 IV Sony Alpha a7 IV
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Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T7
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Released: 2018
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Nikon Z fc Nikon Z fc
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Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: DX (1.5x)


Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T2
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Released: 2016
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Best lenses for photographing Headmaster

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

Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,2
Focal Length: 85 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


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


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


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 Headmaster? 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

Painter is painting outside a store See camera and lens details
1/250s  50mm  f/7,1

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

A trader at a desk with three monitors and a laptop See camera and lens details
1/80s  35mm  f/4

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

Computer Specialist is inserting a new graphic card into his computer See camera and lens details
1/100s  50mm  f/4,5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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