How do you get all subject in focus?

[jdepould]

Originally Posted by T.White Photography

I am taking a large family shot and want all is sharp focus i have a canon rebel . I will us the 55 length. It will be a sunny day so I won't need my flash . Do I shoot at f2.8 f22. Thanks

I'd go with something like f/11. If the people are mostly standing in a line (one or two rows), it won't be hard to get them all sharp.

[BK553]

Live view is also an easy way to see the depth of field. (I hate the DOF preview button)