Composing groups

[eosandy]

Hi,

Wondering if there are any rules to follow during an informal party where people attending are not expecting photos to be taken? The photos taken are usually either candid or group huddle and "snap". The following was taken last weekend but the results while fun, look a little too chaotic. i.e. space between standing and sitting on the floor...
Don't want people getting bored with tweaking stances/poses etc so any quick & dirty tactics that work would be appreciated.



Thanks DPS'rs

[wulf]

Take lots of pictures! It's hard to get everyone together but you can make up for it by trying to capture at least one good shot of each person there.

Also, scope round for good backgrounds. In this shot there is a dark area on the right which might have made a good background for a series of informal shots of smaller groups.

I think you've done a good job getting people in this shot though, especially given the constraints you were under.

Wulf

[AgNO3]

sometimes you have to step in and take charge and tell them where to stand. it only takes a few seconds to position them. It's surely worth it in the end.

[Glayva]

Group shots are never easy. You need to keep talking confidently to you group. Silence is the worst thing. The lady in the coloful dress seems important. If it was her party, for example, I would have her seated and compose the others around her. Perhaps the baby on her lap.