How to photograph Program Examiner

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

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 Program Examiner. Ask the Program Examiner 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 Program Examiner

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

Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50
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Released: 2023
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Sony Alpha a7C Sony Alpha a7C
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Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Alpha a6500
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Released: 2016
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Canon EOS 2000D Canon EOS 2000D
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Released: 2018
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Canon EOS M10 Canon EOS M10
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Released: 2015
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Best lenses for photographing Program Examiner

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

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


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


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


Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T
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Released: 2015
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 35 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 Program Examiner? 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

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

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

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

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

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

An asian teacher is educating her students in the forest See camera and lens details
1/200s  150mm  f/4,5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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