Group Photos Tutorial: How to take family pictures with your digital camera
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Yes, though i forgot to mention that it takes only two children in a photo to make it mathematically impossible to get a single frame with everyone smiling. :)
Tony, I am already familiar with most of these concepts but it's always nice to see someone who makes a living doing this, and how they think and what they do. I have to say, there are many teachers out there and you are one of the best. You have a great way or explaining everything in plain English and using real world situations. Well done sir.
I have viewed a lot of tutorials on many sites and I really like and understand Northup Photography better than any I have seen. Clear, down-to-earth instructions and right speed and tone to his voice. Thank you for this!
I have watched upwards of 20 to 30 videos this week about photography, this is by far the best! Thank You! Please continue to make them!
Excellent advice, thank you. I never cease to be amazed at how little depth of field is available with telephoto lenses, even at medium apertures... your examples of out-of-focus group shots are a very timely reminder for me, as I have a couple of group portrait shoots coming up.
Thanks Tony. Your old work is still valueable. Have a good weekend.
You're welcome. Check Chapter 4 of my book (links in the description) for all the information you need about focusing and metering.
Check Chapter 6 in Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description). There's sections covering both group photos and self-portraits. Also check Chapter 5 for help troubleshooting the blurriness--it could be a couple of different problems.
That's the forth corner on the exposure square (Chapter 4 in Stunning Digital Photography, link in the description): Light.
For the record, upping the ISO will evenly increase the brightness of both the foreground and the background. If your foreground is too dark, you can add light, in the form of flash or by just opening the curtain. Check Chapters 3, 4, and 6 for more information.
This is one of the very best tutorials I have seen very easy to follow and full of simple yet important tips. Great job as always Tony.
By far, this is best video on this subject on the internet. Very thorough and easy to follow for someone new to photography like me. Well done.
You folks are easily the best in the business - these videos are fantastic additions to your book, Stunning Digital Photography.
Hey, Tony. Thanks for your very informative tips. I've been shooting for about 30 years, and finally decided to become a professional. Most of my work has been performing artists, mostly blues acts. I've learned how to capture the emotions as they flow from the performers.
Portraits is something new for me; hence my need for education. Just bought your book, haven't studied it yet.
You are a natural teacher. Thank you!
Best tutorial you've ever done! Very simple and your were not showing off $5000.00 worth of equipment most people can;t afford.This video showed off you true teaching skills.
Your video's are beyond helpful and insightful! I'm so thankful! Whenever I am in doubt, I watch one of your editorials.
I love the Yongnuo flashes. The triggers are good for their price point, and they're what I recommend for basic triggers. I use the PocketWizards, which support eTTL but are far more expensive.
I have a Canon 6D and the 430 EX II Speedlite. What triggers do you recommend today? Still the Pocket Wizards?
Thank you TONY, I really learn so much with your videos. God bless your heart and family.
Beautiful. It took me 12 years and hundreds of thousands of frames to learn 80% of what this one video covers. And I still had the other 20% to learn! Thanks very much.
And I always overshoot large groups. What I always tell them is, "The more I take, the better you look." That usually stamps out any growing impatience. ;)
I just found your videos and have enjoyed watching them so far. You provide great information in a clear and concise direction. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Tony. I just volunteered to do the annual Christmas photo for friends. I am a bird photographer so I know how to do that. Your great tips on small groups and children gives me a bit more confidence. Thanks so much.
Nice job explaining things especially for a new person such as myself. Nice calm spirit too.
Tony, dude, your videos are among the very best on the net! Your whole presentation is spot on... I'm a follower! Keep em coming...
I bought the ebook over a year ago and I still reference it often. The videos are a great bonus. I HIGHLY recommend it. Tony is also very accessible. :) He's awesome!!!
Ideally you'd focus about 1/3 of the way through the frame. Read Chapters 4 and 6 of Stunning Digital Photography (links in the description) or watch my Beginner DVD series (available at the 'worldwide' link in the description) for everything you need to know about autofocus, camera settings, and depth-of-field.
Learned much from this video. Very impressed with the cloning technic to eliminate eyes being closed by replacing the heads with the heads from previous or other shots. Nice work Tony!
Yeah, getting your subjects to relax is one of the most challenging parts of portrait photography. I can't really cover it in a CZcams comment, but I do cover it in Chapter 6 of Stunning Digital Photography (link in the description).
Excellent video. Clear advice delivered in a really logical way. Another great video, Tony.
For individual portraits you really need a portrait lens, like the 85 f/1.8 or a 70-200 f/2.8. For group shots, you can just use your kit lens. Refer to Chapter 6 in Stunning Digital Photography (link in the description) for more info.
You and Chelsea make some of the absolute best photography tutorials I have ever seen. This one was particularly informative and useful. The more I work at getting comfortable with my basics, the more I like to experiment and learn. Keep up the good work.
OMG. I've used photoshop for years and never realized I could brush in an equal sized face like that! Always thought I'd have to cut and paste the entire head! This was AMAZING!
What a sweet family
Hi, Evan. If you buy my book (link in the description) it comes with access to all my videos (about 3.5 hours now), as well as other benefits, like access to a private Facebook support page that allows you to access the videos without reading the book, if you so choose :).
well explained . there are different ways to take a group photo and the way you explained is better. Thanks Tony
i have a group photoshoot tonight and these tips are exactly what i was serching on CZcams, u r the best.
Very helpful video, I especially liked the part about depth of field and picking the correct aperture. Thank you for tips!
I cover corrective posing and how to talk to models in Chapter 6, too :).
I feel well equipped to take my family potraits for the holidays now. Thank you so much!
Hi Tony, thanks for the tips it has help me out immensely as I normally only photograph wildlife or landscape.
love your book
Always useful information. And I thank you for not including background music. I LOVE your book!
I just really love your videos. You explain well and your funny!
Hi Tony and Chelsea! Newbie fan and Photographer here! I think I've watched almost every single video from you and I'm in love with them all. So much knowledge and info, packed into each one. Thank you so much for sharing it all so freely! I have learned more in the 3 days I've spent watching your videos than the previous weeks spent watching videos from other photographers. I will be adding your book to my Christmas wishlist, as well as the 50mm 2.8 I've had my eye on (I do mostly portrait photography). :) Thanks again! I can't wait to see what you will post next!
I have my first family shoot (my brothers friends family) to do this coming May or June at the beach, consisting of the parents + 2 kids. Your advice will be taken into account. Thanks for a wonderful and insightful tutorial.
I always enjoy the way you detail things, thanks.
Once again, thank you so much for your tutorials!!!
bunch of fantastic tips - especially like the one with the 8x10 framing relative to camera sensor size.. its the little things. thanks! great as always..
Thank you Tony and Chelsea, the tips are amazing
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH. I am always messing up group shots to the point where I am afraid to do them. Lots of people will comment on group photo settings with people in different rows but never with people in the same plane. I need to boost my f-stop setting higher than what I am using. Thanks for the videos
Thanks, Tony. This was exactly what I was looking for. Extremely helpful and professional.
Thanks Tony, found it very interesting & the audio loud & clear!
I've never learned so much from a 12 min. video ever! Thanks!
I love to watch your toutorial s. Everything is explained in a simple and easily. Thanks a lot for this video.
Thanks for the tips Tony!
Wow this is probably the most helpful and informative video I've ever seen. Thanks a bunch.
I'm getting ready to do a series of pro bono photos for people who can't afford a /holiday picture. Since I'm mostly a landscape person, I needed a good overview of shooting groups indoors -- this was most helpful; thanks.
Excellent video Tony, this helpped me a lot.
Tony, you are so informative in your videos. I've learned much from them and I purchased your book so I'm looking forward to reading and applying the tips there in. Thanks.
You explained in 1 video what I've been looking for in the past 6 I have viewed! Very professional...THANK YOU!
Tony, my friend, this was a really helpful video! I have been photographing people professionally for about 12 years now and I actually got several helpful tips from this. Thanks and keep on keeping on. God bless from down in Brazil!
Muy bueno como siempre!
Muchas gracias, felices fiestas!
this is just so professional. brilliant tips.
Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you!!
Great videos. Just got your book. Couldn't be happier about it.
Very helpful advice - thank you Tony.
Best video on group portraits.
Really helpful at this time of year.
Thank you and keep up the good work.
Hi there just got a Canon for fathers day. I was puzzled on how to use it, till I watched your tutorial. Thank you for explaining it in every day language. Now I have a basic understanding. thanks again.
+Harris Vaili Glad to help!
I am amazed i got to see this video for free! Thank You Tony!
Great group portrait tips..THANKS!
great information, never thought of using anything smaller than f8 for group shots THANKS!
Wonderful suggestions for new entry of DSLR. Thank you for sharing.
Great video Tony. Thanks!
Love your stuff. Appreciate you two!
Great tips! I'll try them for my Camera Basics class. Thank you, your videos are very useful!
Awesome tutorial,Tony!Thank you!
I’m obsessed with your videos! I love how you explain and give examples. I have learned so much and I’m going to start applying some of your ideas soon. After a lot of research I ended up buying the Canon 70D so I can take casual pictures and also take that nice SLR video. I’m going to try and get the Tamron 24 -70 in the near future. Who knows maybe after a while I can do some freelance work just for fun. I just want to say thank you Tony. You are the best my friend! Chelsea is awesome too.
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Excellent tips, thank you! I was actually taking notes as I watched! :) Finally someone touching on all the aspects, including settings, plus real hands-on tips on how to set up groups. Great video, thanks, still appreciated in 2018 :)
I love your videos, Tony & Chelsea!! Thank you so much. They are lovely to watch, very informative, and, well, Chelsea is simply beautiful! 😊❤️
Thanks Tony. Really useful tips in plain language that I could understand.
Going to shoot my sister's family portraits and this was very helpful, thanks Tony!
Tony, I enjoy all your videos. You are clear and concise in your information. I'm just about to try my first shoot outdoors with 4 boys, 2-10 yrs old. You told me almost everything I need to know. There were some other videos on posing families that I think will help posing the boys in something other than rows. Also, I have scouted the local park and there are some benches, tables and of course the ground where we can possibly change the look and the background for more variety. Thanks for the info.
Great video! Wonderful tips provided.
Excellent video Tony. Great and very useful tips. Thanks.
This Vid Extremely helpful and educational. I definitely gonna take a look at the whole series. Thank you!
Thank you so much for a clear ... and interesting content ... not borging ... and filled with examples.
Awesome tips , thank you
Sensational video again Tony.
Thanks for all the great ideas.
Another great video Tony
Really enjoyed this tutorial...Thank You
Tony.....i admire d way u covered so many aspects in pretty systematic order...!!!
As an amateur n beginner.... i m sure i can try n get better results with my Nikon D5100....
Thanks...!!
Great video, Tony. Many helpful tips. Thank you!
great tutorial! thank you so much for sharing.
Very helpful tips.
Great and helpful video Tony, thnx!
Fantastic Narration.
Excelent video! (as always) Love the book as well.
Thank you so much! Very helpful! Getting the book.
Thanks for trying to make us better fotographers.
Excellent tutorial , very informative
Plenty of great info i can use many thanks instructions were clear and precise