How to Get Everyone in Focus - Tips for Taking Group Photos
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2022
- Let’s talk about how you can get sharp photos every time. Are you sick of out-of-focus and blurry images? We are here to help fix that for you and teach you how to get everyone in focus in a group photo. Whether you are doing family photography, wedding party photography or a sports team photo, we are going to talk you through ways to get sharp focus every time.
There are a few things that come into play when learning how to get everyone in focus in a group shot so we are going to give you those tips and tricks to help you get those crisp images you have been dying to get.
Let’s get over the stress of blurry photos and get you the crisp photos you want today.
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my biggest frustration is people looking everywhere but the camera
Yes!
It seems silly and obvious, but at weddings, you have to say clearly, "Look at me, please, and smile right here." People are always in the background with phones, and you don't realize the damage until it's too late!
Yeah I have the same problem! I usually just count to 3 to get their attention lol
Excited for the training this week!! I’ve learned so much from you both this past year! Can’t wait! I feel like shutter speed is my weakest skill and blurry photos when there is a little bit of movement.
I really like the "Stay in the same pose and vary it up idea" I used this and will use it again. Thank you!!
This has been incredibly helpful! Thank you!
These were all wonderful tips. Clear and simple. Thank you! 😊
Can you share your views please.....!!!
Great tips guys! Thank you 🙏🏽
This was very helpful. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the tips. Appreciate that:)
You guys give really good tips
Thank you both so much. Most instructors only talk about the f-stop but not where the camera should be focusing. I will have a 10-person photo shoot coming up with an older family ( no little kids) and maybe a dog. Really hard to find examples of this type of family session that is more lifestyle and not a wedding. Fingers crossed that at least everyone is in focus, lol. Thanks again.
You will do great!
@@esquared.photography You guys are so sweet. Thanks so much for the vote of confidence. I am worried, but I believe in myself (mostly).
This is my favorite photography page
Unique sisters , Unique knowledge they have , thanks ..there r many others things which we have to keep in mind like distance between subject and camera , focal length and of course f stop also ..which i think u missed ..
Thanks for sharing.good info.
Great tips!
Thank you! So helpful. Biggest issue for me is: One person always being off in every shot…like someone will have eyes closed and no photos with everyone looking good. Head swaps don’t always work! Second, if I am IN the group shot and need to use a timer, the focus gives me anxiety.
Great video! What autofocus setting do you use? Spot focus, eye track etc
Thanks for sharing your tips. What lens would you recommend for crop sensor camera for indoor group photography?
Very good video,my last photoshoot was a group of 3-4 people..i did it with f2.8 and i surprised 😂 from the results...i was long time not making any photos for my defense...nuce tips
Love it❤
Thank you very much!!!!
Thank you so much
Nice video E's, I would just make one ask...if you could include the aperture, shutter speed and ISO in the images. Its one thing to hear you say where to focus but its good to see the actual effect of the aperture used in each photo. Thank you!
Thanks!
Great tips! thanks for sharing make it much more clear!
Question; if there are two lines as we see at 7:39 kids running and the next one (7:42), should I prefer to focus on the object closest to the second line?
Love your watching all your videos! Do you use back button focus? And need info about center weighted, evaluative weighted, etc.
Hey! Thanks. We use back button and center :)
the biggest issue for me with big groups are usually at weddings when people run off and need to be tracked down or they get skipped , or the groups shot list gets changed because they want to come back to that one when they get there.
Bad attitudes is the biggest pet peeve of mine!
Does this same thought apply to video? Have a 3-5 person podcast I'm recording in a living room type setting. Sony zv-e10 apsc with Sony 16mm 2.8 lens. Thanks!!
hi, guys fantastic video ,I need some help, I planning to take a family portrait indoor, we are 3 people including myself, I need some advise regarding camera settings I have a Sony A6400 and also , I have to figured out how to take the photos including me in the shot, please any advise will be appreciate. Thank you
I take club photos and I use too small of an f stop so sometimes people are blurry. It kind of adds to the club energy look but I’m definitely gonna get a different lens.
Thank you for this video! When shooting groups, do you have your camera in multipoint or single point focus?
Single point
@@esquared.photography thank you!
As a beginner working in Manual mode for group shots, my biggest challenge is use of softbox lights. Where to place them, what level to set the lights etc. Lighting is like this magical thing that people creating the videos on the Internet make look so easy, but in actual use doesn't go so well for me.
What about your focus settings? Do you use auto, single, manual mode? Single point or auto area? It always feels stressful moving the little red dot around every time I move or the group moves. Any suggestions for that? Thanks!
Hey! We use single point focus and we focus and recompose always.
@@esquared.photography When you say recompose, do you mean with each shot you move the red dot around to where you would like it?
@@bamberscott1 nope. That is toggling. Trying Google focus and recompose vs toggle focus and hopefully you will find info on what the difference is. :)
my greatest challenge actually is how to manage group of people inside a hall. i have a 30mm, f4.5 and iso at 1600. ambient light is pretty descent but whenever i transferred them to light room, it will always look dark and end up not able to fix skin tone even if you bumped up the exposure etc.
I don't struggle with group portraits, but what I am having an issues with is a couple with their dog on a leash. The dog is always ahead I'd they're walking, any tips how to get all 3 of them in focus? Usually the dog is what ends up not being in focus 😫
Got my first photo shoot of a sweet 16. Super nervous. Should I stay in aperture or shutter priority .. or manual ?
what focus metering do you use? I have a Nikon Z7 ii
How about the setting of ISO and shutter speed?
only the F only?
My biggest frustration with shooting groups is what lens to use!
I have a canon t7 rebel, the lens I have are 50mm, 75-300, 24mm, and a kit lens that came with my camera.
We love the 50!
Yes! I'll start practicing tonight :)
In group photo where do you usually put your focus? For example using eye af?
Hi dear, What kind and how can I use lights for a group on stage. Soft box or umbrella? Tanx
Thanks for watching. That is not in our wheel house so I’m not so sure.
nice
great vid, but i have question.....in group photos should i use autofocus or manual? what is like the general rule.
Always auto focus
Large groups in low light like a reception!
To me, those F-stops seem very narrow? 😬
If they move slightly off plane.. Wouldnt they become out of focus?
do you use a dynamic group focus mode? Which focus mode do you use for family dhot?
Does auto focus not work as well as manuel focus?
With everything you have taught us here, I have one question: does it matter how far away you stand from your subject when applying these rules?
Nope! It doesn’t. Good question
Do you guys have a white balance video ? What white balance did you use for the weddings?
What is your shutter speed at?
cool
Are you using manual focus or auto focus? Please may you reply if possible. Thank you x
Auto focus
How about if it was more than two rows.say 6 rows🥺who do I focus on.and will it affect the f stop rule?
How to get great family portraits with my 50mm 1.4 lens and Canon Rebel t5i. It is an older camera and unfortunately this camera can’t be calibrated so not sure why taking blurry photos now :(
Family of 3 to 5 what is the best aperture?
What AF settings you recommend for group shots?
What focus point to use?
Are you using Matrix metering mostly for these?
Yep! Always
How about a family wanting to pose on steps? A large family group say with 4-5 levels on the stairs?
I would say with that many levels maybe go up to f6-8
@@esquared.photography thank you so much!
My biggest issue with groups is how to place them and not make them look awkward
I get so nervous when doing a photo shoot. Always messing up and getting blurred photos. been to many classes...
always use tripod and wireless Shutter button when you too nervous
Me too 😒
try looking at the lens not the screen. to help connect with your audience
What lenses have you used
We love our 50 mm 1.8
Not knowing what aperture to set my camera on!
biggest issue for me is the focal clusters on my canon Mark 1V!!!
🙏👍👍
2.8 for a group?
How do I get birds in a flock to stay in a line? Thanks LOL
🤣🤣 do you speak goose?
Sharp focus and not screwing it all up...
Im not going to read all the comments but did anyone else think Erin was Holly Holm the UFC fighter lol!!
Can I ask how many focus points do you use for a group photo 📸
We use single point focus with our dslr
@@esquared.photography thank you 😊 🙏
Lighting