How to photograph Woodworker

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

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 Woodworker. Ask the Woodworker 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 Woodworker

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

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


Canon EOS Kiss M Canon EOS Kiss M
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.6x)


Sony Alpha a7R II Sony Alpha a7R II
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Released: 2015
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Nikon Z7 Nikon Z7
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Released: 2018
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame


Fujifilm X-T200 Fujifilm X-T200
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Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C (1.5x)


Best lenses for photographing Woodworker

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

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


Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
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Released: 1995
Wide Angle Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 28 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


Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
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Released: 2015
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,8
Focal Length: 50 mm


Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM Canon EF 50mm F1.2 L USM
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Released: 2007
Normal Lens, no zoom (prime)
Aperture: f/1,2
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 Woodworker? 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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