Posing groups
Nov 12, 2011 11:57:49 #
I get to do a model shoot tomorrow in old town locations with my photography group) should be fun !! We have two " models" . I wonder when you have a basket of kittens how you can get them all in focus? OR a family group?
Nov 12, 2011 12:25:17 #
ThomasV
Loc: California
DVogt wrote:
There is a lovely brick wall just begging for a group shot. There are four people...three males and one female. How do you avoid having them lookk like they are in a police line up?
Just a though...if the the folks are comfortable with it...
Have the three men actually hold the gal horizontally in their arms. Have the gal with one arm at her side and the other arm prop her head up as if she is laying on a couch. It looks good. Think about it.
Naturally pull them off the wall like someone previously stated.
Good luck..
TV
Nov 12, 2011 13:22:47 #
photogrl2 wrote:
I get to do a model shoot tomorrow in old town locations with my photography group) should be fun !! We have two " models" . I wonder when you have a basket of kittens how you can get them all in focus? OR a family group?
Remember to move aroun and take shots at diferent angles.
Nov 12, 2011 13:30:11 #
DVogt wrote:
There is a lovely brick wall just begging for a group shot. There are four people...three males and one female. How do you avoid having them lookk like they are in a police line up?
I took this of my daughter and friends for their senior page in the yearbook. The focus is too soft and I should of closed down my Aperture for all to be in focus, but it's an idea for your group...always learning this photography stuff, but loving it!
Nov 12, 2011 13:39:13 #
I use the sneaky phrase, "How do you spell relief - F A R T.
It helps toprevent that frozen posed look
It helps toprevent that frozen posed look
Nov 12, 2011 14:30:06 #
DVogt wrote:
There is a lovely brick wall just begging for a group shot. There are four people...three males and one female. How do you avoid having them lookk like they are in a police line up?
Tall and fat ones in the rear, short and lean ones in the front, cuddle them as close together as possible - hopefully with some sort of minor physical contact between any two who are a "couple." Males in a semi-circle in the back, one female in the center in front. Try a variety of body angles that aren't flat parallel with the front of the lens and have them turn their heads inward toward the lens.
Nov 12, 2011 14:35:28 #
eblondie wrote:
I took this of my daughter and friends for their senior page in the yearbook. The focus is too soft and I should of closed down my Aperture for all to be in focus, but it's an idea for your group...always learning this photography stuff, but loving it!
DVogt wrote:
There is a lovely brick wall just begging for a group shot. There are four people...three males and one female. How do you avoid having them lookk like they are in a police line up?
I took this of my daughter and friends for their senior page in the yearbook. The focus is too soft and I should of closed down my Aperture for all to be in focus, but it's an idea for your group...always learning this photography stuff, but loving it!
I love this one, totally works.
Nov 12, 2011 14:40:03 #
DVogt wrote:
There is a lovely brick wall just begging for a group shot. There are four people...three males and one female. How do you avoid having them lookk like they are in a police line up?
How about have one male kneel on one knee, the female sit on his other knee then put the other two standing slightly behind and to the side.
Nov 12, 2011 15:13:36 #
Bobgattshall wrote:
How about have one male kneel on one knee, the female sit on his other knee then put the other two standing slightly behind and to the side.
DVogt wrote:
There is a lovely brick wall just begging for a group shot. There are four people...three males and one female. How do you avoid having them lookk like they are in a police line up?
How about have one male kneel on one knee, the female sit on his other knee then put the other two standing slightly behind and to the side.
Depends on the intimacy level of the subjects. Not everybody wants to sit on the knee of a stranger. Not everybody likes to sit on knees at all.
Nov 12, 2011 17:47:46 #
Nov 12, 2011 18:40:58 #
The group photo is not reliant on the background, but needs a non-abruptive and obtrusive environment to make the subjects comfortable. I assume they are giddy and need to keep their excitement. If you have ambiant light, hold back on flash and keep them out of overhead spot lights that causes shadows on the facial experessions. Keep them also away from the brick wall so with depth of field their gestures are not competing with the contrasting backgrounds. Let them be themselves and of course...don't count down from "3" that they don't stiffin up with the click. I believe in taking several shots of a group when they are least expecting it. The are more themselves when they don't pose. Take three shots after 10 seconds when they let their guard down. A comfortable group (often with a little bit of alcohol) can be relaxed without looking frigid. Just some thoughts. Hope I didn't offend others about group shots.
P.S., don't let your subjects set up what you wish to grab. Ask them to first take a couple deep breaths and not "hold" thier breaths. And certainly ask them not the speak during the photo!
P.S., don't let your subjects set up what you wish to grab. Ask them to first take a couple deep breaths and not "hold" thier breaths. And certainly ask them not the speak during the photo!
Nov 12, 2011 19:43:21 #
Good photo ideas----BUT---did you skip third grade spelling ? Or
R U Juss trin 2B funy !
R U Juss trin 2B funy !
Nov 12, 2011 20:09:22 #
Give them a ball and let them play catch while you set up leisurely. Take lots of shots.
Nov 12, 2011 20:11:14 #
Or tell them they're an improv troupe, and they should work up their new routine. Take lots of shots. Of whiskey.
Nov 12, 2011 20:14:59 #
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