How to photograph Sports Camp Counselor

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

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 Sports Camp Counselor. Ask the Sports Camp Counselor 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 Sports Camp Counselor

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

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


Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30
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Released: 2022
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: DX (1.5x)


Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS 90D
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Released: 2019
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R8
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Released: 2023
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Nikon Z5 Nikon Z5
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Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Best lenses for photographing Sports Camp Counselor

Here are some popular lenses that might suit your needs when photographing professionals and Sports Camp Counselor. 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 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 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


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


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


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 Sports Camp Counselor? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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