How to photograph Production Worker

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

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 Production Worker. Ask the Production Worker 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 Production Worker

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

Sony Alpha a9 Sony Alpha a9
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Released: 2017
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm GFX 50S
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Released: 2016
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Medium Format (0.79x)


Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R7
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Released: 2022
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


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


Sony Alpha a7R IV Sony Alpha a7R IV
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Released: 2019
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Best lenses for photographing Production Worker

Here are some popular lenses that might suit your needs when photographing professionals and Production Worker. 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 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


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


Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM
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Released: 1993
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
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


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 Production Worker? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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