How to take pictures of players?

Taking group photos is usually a challenging task, especially for young people. Everyone has his own unique personality, so challenges are always everywhere. Knowing some basic rules and steps is helpful to improve the shooting quality. Here are six key points that can make it easy for you to take great photos.

I always hesitate to accept the task of taking a big photo. The fundamental reason is that it is very difficult for so many people to do the same thing at the same time. Therefore, I prefer to divide a large group of people into several groups and let them freely form some close small groups. Another advantage of this is that you can see more people in the photo, instead of a photo full of sesame-sized faces.

1. Small is good

As I said before, it is important to reduce the number of people taking pictures. People take pictures as souvenirs, and we should commemorate the events and people at that time. Taking two small groups of three or four people is far better than taking a group photo of eight people. It is easier to arrange a group photo with a small number of people, and it is easier to arrange other equipment (such as lighting).

Planning before shooting is very important.

Planning is the key to taking good photos. When taking a group photo, the photographer is the director in the film. You can't just let people stand where they want to stand, you must direct them to move and find a better scene. Photographers must be more creative. It is common and effective to let tall people stand behind short people and let others surround the most important people. You must know where you want everyone in the whole team.

A good shooting location is very important.

Where to take pictures is an important issue. Of course, sometimes photographers don't choose where to shoot. But at least pay attention to the background and edge of the photo. Of course you don't want anything distracting in the photo. You want people to stand out from the background. Sometimes it's a good idea to choose a location that is related to the person being photographed, such as shooting the surf team on the beach instead of in the forest.

Approaching the theme

Related to our first point is the principle of being as close to your subject as possible, which is one reason why photographers don't want to take too many photos. The closer you get to the subject, the more details you can get on their faces. If there are many people filming, try to get them closer. It's a good choice to take pictures sideways, but no one wants only half of his face in the picture. Remember, taking a group photo is a souvenir of memory, not just a record of an event. Over time, less is more, and fewer people and more details are better.

5. Use the continuous shooting function of the camera

This is especially useful when taking small group photos, but it is necessary when taking large group photos. In the process of taking pictures, there may be less than one second, and everyone looks at the camera without blinking. It's easier to capture this moment with continuous shooting. Using continuous shooting mode, you can find more photos of dynamic moments, which is difficult to achieve on a single photo.

Make yourself happy.

There is nothing worse than a tired and depressed photographer taking a group photo. Even if you don't feel happy, make yourself happy. People can feel the energy of happiness, and smiles can also spread. Smiling can often make subjects relaxed and happy. Tell them jokes to make them more relaxed. Don't shoot if you are in a bad mood. No two groups are the same, even if you take class photos one after another in the local school. Taking group photos can be fun, as long as you take the time to walk into their world and make friends with them.

Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you do, the better you will become. Enjoy shooting!