Five skills and examples of taking group photos

We come into this world, we grow up, we make friends, we look for opportunities and results, and we must become a member of the circle of friends and family. Each of us will experience this in our life journey. We all want to recreate those wonderful and unforgettable moments, which is why we love photography.

Let's discuss the problem of taking a group photo here. Taking a group photo is the best compliment to our age and experience. We use these photos to relive the best moments in our lives in the future, so we must not be prosaic. This article will introduce some skills of taking group photos, and attach wonderful examples, hoping to bring you new inspiration.

1. Break the routine

Most of the photos I have seen offline are the same. These photos are so common because most photographers stick to the old rule: let everyone stand in several rows and press the shutter on the count of three. One of the secrets of taking a wonderful group photo is to break the routine. We all have unlimited imagination. Let's give full play to it and get rid of the tendency of seeking routine and comfort. The final result will definitely surprise you.

We come into this world, we grow up, we make friends, we look for opportunities and results, and we must become a member of the circle of friends and family. Each of us will experience this in our life journey. We all want to recreate those wonderful and unforgettable moments, which is why we love photography.

Let's discuss the problem of taking a group photo here. Taking a group photo is the best compliment to our age and experience. We use these photos to relive the best moments in our lives in the future, so we must not be prosaic. This article will introduce some skills of taking group photos, and attach wonderful examples, hoping to bring you new inspiration.

The key is timing.

It is absolutely necessary to seize the right moment if you want to take a good photo. When it comes to timing, I'm not just talking about the right time of day to take pictures, but also the moment to press the shutter. Being able to seize the right shooting time can greatly reduce your workload, instead of constantly shooting the same scene in order to get a "perfect photo".

3. Light is everything.

Sometimes light is everything. Light is actually the essence of photography. Any good photo benefits from a perfect grasp of light. But this is often the photographer's weakest link. Here are some suggestions on how to use light effectively:

1. Make sure everyone is photographed and no one has a shadow on his face;

2. If possible, use a flash, the effect will often be better;

3. Consider using reflection.

Note: Did I say "light is everything"? Well, I also said "break the rules". Take a good look at the illustrations below. How to use light and shadow finally depends on your creativity.

4. Background

In photography, the background is often as important as the subject. The photos taken by the same model at the scene are often better than those taken in the house. Objectively speaking, changing the background can usually get better results. Take your family or team outdoors. Try shooting in an open scene, not at home or in the studio. You still have beautiful natural light.

Don't just stand there.

The shooting angle is the factor that makes a photo stand out. Want to take a different group photo? Then don't just stand there. I'm not saying you have to overcome gravity, just change the shooting angle. For example, let everyone stand on the ground and you shoot from the second floor. Or, kneel down and shoot up. Use your imagination as long as you don't just stand there.