How to photograph Research Assistant

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

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 Research Assistant. Ask the Research Assistant 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 Research Assistant

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

Sony Alpha a68 Sony Alpha a68
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Released: 2015
Type: SLT
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Sony ZV-E1 Sony ZV-E1
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Released: 2023
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Sony Alpha a7 III Sony Alpha a7 III
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Sony Alpha a99 II Sony Alpha a99 II
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Released: 2016
Type: SLT
Sensor: Full frame


Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M5
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Released: 2016
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Best lenses for photographing Research Assistant

Here are some popular lenses that might suit your needs when photographing professionals and Research Assistant. 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


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


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 50mm F1.4 G Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
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Released: 2008
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 50 mm


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


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 Research Assistant? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Soldier is hiding behind some rubble See camera and lens details
1/1000s  85mm  f/2,8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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