Office setup

The amount of time I spend editing images on my computer has increased considerably over the past year, and consequently I am spending more time sitting down. The current chair I have is not doing my back any good and I keep having to pop the painkillers. What office setups do other photographers have out there?

Jana Lee

We often talk about what cameras, lenses and lights we photographers use, however as you have pointed out Jana as a photographer we can also spend a lot of time at our computer and so we need a good office setup.

While we aren’t chair experts at Digital Photographer, our technology friends over at T3 are, so as a starting point do check out their roundup of the best office chairs for 2021 at https://bit.ly/3vU04Vh.

As well as investing in a decent office chair, have you also considered getting an adjustable height or standing desk? Over the past few years this way of working has become increasingly popular for those who spend a lot of time at their computer. Have a look at Humanscale, Varidesk and Freedesk as another starting point.

If you already have a decent desk you can purchase stands, which allow you to work from a sitting or standing position.

Sitting all day isn’t great for our posture or mental health, but it’s sometimes unavoidable when editing a major project or portfolio for your clients. We hope you find the right setup for you and fingers crossed that your back gets better soon.

A decent office chair is a good place to start but also consider the way you work if you spend many hours at your computer. An adjustable desk may help ease those sitting aches and pains by switching between standing and sitting