Group photo poses for boy

Family group photo poses

Thank you to all of our group participants for offering your tips and tricks for photographing large groups. Commanding attention is especially important during the actual photo taking. Have them sing it. Being loud and bossy can keep everyone focused, minimize wasted time, and help you get the shot you need. When you are photographing a large group, location matters.

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This allows for simple editing post-photo shoot. If your environment is not set up in this way, Mastin Labs community members like Monica Hoffman recommend preparing your location with benches, or additional chairs or stools to act as surfaces for your group to sit on to help arrange them into staggered heights. For a little extra help getting a clear shot of everyone in the group, community members Rachel Lott and Joleen Marie Crosta encourage photographers to bring a stool to stand on.

This will help you capture everyone clearly in your group shot and accommodate for height differences within the group. You cannot simply tell a large group to pose themselves. If you do, you will most likely end up with a stiff, straight line that is not appealing to the eye. Smith recommends seating the person of honor first typically the eldest of the group and then arranging the rest of the group around them.

Moms and Dads of young kids should kneel. Typically, traditional portraits, or small group portraits are requested along with the large group portrait. When this is the case, make a shot list to keep yourself organized. If there are children, assume they have a shorter attention span. Sitting for long periods of time, or outside in the heat can also take a toll on older members of the group.