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Shooting pictures of large groups can be very challenging. Take the normal challenges of photography and mix in a bunch of impatient people with their own personalities and ideas for how the shoot should go and you could be looking at a serious headache. On the positive side, when everything goes smoothly, group photography can actually be a whole lot of fun.
Here's how to ensure your next group session doesn't end in disaster:
Plan Ahead
If you're planning on getting a bunch of people together for a photograph, you'd better make sure you've considered every possible element of the shoot before your subjects show up. Always have two locations in mind- one primary location and a back up in case something goes wrong. One outdoor location and one indoor location will work well for this purpose. Let your subjects know what time you need them to show, and ask them to be a bit early. Always make sure your camera equipment is ready to go before anyone shows up as this will make your job a whole lot easier. If you have any special requests, like specific clothing, make sure to mention it early and often.
Play it Safe
Shoot as many photographs as your allotted time will allow. More photographs will protect you from having to schedule a re-shoot, and will provide you (and your group) with choices for which photograph is the best. Use a tripod to help make it easier to shoot multiples times without any movement and, if available, use a light reflector or studio light to soften any shadows on your subjects. Flattering pictures will pass muster more quickly than shots where subjects don't feel they look great, so try to get this done in-camera as opposed to in the darkroom.
Don't Trust the Group
Ultimately, at the end of the shoot, the final image is your responsibility. This means that it is entirely up to you whether or not the photo turns out great or terrible. Because the results are riding on your shoulders, you should feel no hesitation about posing the group or herding them around. However, an angry group can quickly turn on a photographer, so try to stay upbeat and focus on the goals of the shoot. If you help the group understand the importance of the photo shoot this will go a long ways in getting everyone relaxed and working towards the same goal. If the group thinks the photographers knows what they're doing and is friendly, the group normally won't mind taking a few orders.
And a Fun One
While this is certainly not a requirement, consider taking a fun picture where everyone can be silly as most groups love doing this. If you've gotten enough good group photos, don't forget to mix in some creativity with your photos like having a shot where you let the group decide how they want to pose. Sometimes these photographs can turn out better than the ones where everyone is carefully posed.
Group photography is certainly not for the weak of heart. Group photos require great organization, the ability to take great shots quickly and the patience to work with impatient people. If you come prepared, remain positive and let the group have a little bit of freedom, you'll find that taking large group photos isn't as difficult as you may have first thought. All it takes is the right frame of mind and a bit of determination.
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