How to photograph Virtual Receptionist

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

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 Virtual Receptionist. Ask the Virtual Receptionist 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 Virtual Receptionist

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

Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-H1
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A5
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Fujifilm X-T100 Fujifilm X-T100
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Canon EOS 1D X Mark III Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
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Released: 2020
Type: DSLR
Sensor: Full frame


Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T3
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Best lenses for photographing Virtual Receptionist

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

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


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


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


Nikon Z DX 24mm F1.7 Nikon Z DX 24mm F1.7
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Released: 2023

Aperture: f/1,7
Focal Length: 24 mm


Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T
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Released: 2016
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,4
Focal Length: 50 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 Virtual Receptionist? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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