How To Photograph Large Groups

If you are used to photographing couples or taking individual portraits large could mean a group.

How to photograph large groups. Of course large is a relative term. I think there are four main areas that need to be addressed in order to pull off successful big group portraits--clothing posing lighting and background. Fail in any one area and the group photo wont work.

When shooting large groups in marginal light camera stability is a major factor. Set your ISO. This will keep all faces in focus.

Get up High Next to my camera my ladder is my most important photography tool. If you use a tripod a cable release and mirror lockup it will allow you to use slower shutter times than would otherwise be the case. If you can choose the.

My tripod was under 20 and I have used it several times since the above image. Settings for Large Group Photography FStop. If anyones face is in shadow I will either move them OR reposition a light.

But now that I have a better grasp on whats required in such an assignment group shots are more daunting. Natural light outdoors is more even and. Tripods are great tools for getting images of large groups and especially useful if you want to be in the image.

Preparing the space you are planning to photograph in is important. Try to photograph outdoors. Whether youre an amateur or professional photographer whether you usually photograph people products landscapes or insects the time will come when you will be asked to photograph a large group of people.