I've found I can't keep track of what everyone is doing if I'm looking through the viewfinder. Everyone is always doing something in a group. So, I agree with using a tripod. * Personally, I never shoot wider that f5, and mostly not wider than f8 as a go to, and sometimes to f16. But that's me.
I agree with using a tripod for groups & families. Communication aside, you can't see everyone's expression and other things through a viewfinder. I've tried, & it doesn't work. * I never, ever, for any reason, shoot wide open. Never. The depth of field is far too shallow. Having the eyes in focus and the nose and ears out of focus is ridiculous, but I see it a lot. And, I often don't want everyone in the same plane, so 5.6 minimum for me.
wow thank you!!! like a sports photographer time to time the races are asking me to make some nice portraits and your last tip is a very good one :) will practice it on the 1st race :)
Tips #6 I still don't understand if using wide open aperture usually some pro suggested f/8 or r/5.6 for group photo's, do you mean get close to subject in order to be able shoot in wide open aperture?
It means that models need to be on the same distance from the camera. Instead of parents standing behind kids, it is better for everyone to stand side by side or to put the faces close together side by side if you want to take the photo wide open like F2.8. Then you can blur the background and isolate your subjects from the background.
What is your advice for photographing families?
I really love your photography skills and tips. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips like this! ❤
Great tips. It's good to get some perspective on aspects of photography other than gear.
Guess Dad doesn’t know how to get himself made up, what the kids do for fun, or what the kids wear.
LMAO
Lots of help thank you!!
I've found I can't keep track of what everyone is doing if I'm looking through the viewfinder. Everyone is always doing something in a group. So, I agree with using a tripod. * Personally, I never shoot wider that f5, and mostly not wider than f8 as a go to, and sometimes to f16. But that's me.
Great!
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Great tips, Michele! joe
I agree with using a tripod for groups & families. Communication aside, you can't see everyone's expression and other things through a viewfinder. I've tried, & it doesn't work. * I never, ever, for any reason, shoot wide open. Never. The depth of field is far too shallow. Having the eyes in focus and the nose and ears out of focus is ridiculous, but I see it a lot. And, I often don't want everyone in the same plane, so 5.6 minimum for me.
Very direct & helpful
Thank you
Love ur tips Thx
wow thank you!!! like a sports photographer time to time the races are asking me to make some nice portraits and your last tip is a very good one :) will practice it on the 1st race :)
Can you tell me which camera and lense you using?
Thank you for the tips, Michele & B&H! Which tripod and mount is that shown in the video, Or, can you recommend a combo for studio portraits?
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@@BandH that’s a thousand dollars worth of tripod that can support 55 pounds of camera.
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Tips #6 I still don't understand if using wide open aperture usually some pro suggested f/8 or r/5.6 for group photo's, do you mean get close to subject in order to be able shoot in wide open aperture?
It means that models need to be on the same distance from the camera. Instead of parents standing behind kids, it is better for everyone to stand side by side or to put the faces close together side by side if you want to take the photo wide open like F2.8. Then you can blur the background and isolate your subjects from the background.
I couldn't have said this any better than
Hyunju Oh. >Mark
you don't like dads do you
Went out of your way eh
A family from 10th century Sicily.