How to Take Good Group Photographs

Odds are that you'll want to remember special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and weddings with a group photograph. Follow these tips to make every member of the group sharp and identifiable.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Cameras
• Tripods

1. Arrange the subjects with the tallest person in the center.
2. Get close to your subjects. Be certain that everyone is in the frame.
3. Watch the subjects' distance. Make sure that they're all approximately the same distance from the camera and that they're all in focus.
4. Avoid clutter in the picture. If the background is too cluttered, use a wide aperture. Using a wide aperture in the camera's aperture priority mode can throw the background out of focus so that the eye concentrates on the subjects.
5. Avoid shooting into bright lights or the sun.
6. Avoid shooting directly into reflective surfaces like chrome, glass, polished wood or mirrors when shooting with a flash. If your subjects are wearing glasses, have them turn their heads a little at an angle to the camera.
7. Avoid underexposed pictures by using a flash when there isn't enough light for the type of film in the camera. Make sure that your subjects are well within the area covered by the flash (usually between 6 and 12 feet).
8. Hold the camera still as you take the picture. Brace your elbows against your body to minimize movement, or use a tripod.

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