How to Get Everyone in Focus - Tips for Taking Group Photos

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 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.
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Комментарии • 100

  • @esquared.photography
    @esquared.photography  2 года назад +5

    Check out or free one hour manual mode training happening this week only. e-squared.mykajabi.com/manualmodetraining

  • @MrSameerMalik1
    @MrSameerMalik1 2 года назад +47

    my biggest frustration is people looking everywhere but the camera

    • @esquared.photography
      @esquared.photography  2 года назад +1

      Yes!

    • @tellthestoryphotography-th7216
      @tellthestoryphotography-th7216 Год назад +2

      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!

    • @jenniferculipher4058
      @jenniferculipher4058 8 месяцев назад

      Yeah I have the same problem! I usually just count to 3 to get their attention lol

  • @hannahcollins1383
    @hannahcollins1383 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @user-zm7tc2ly2u
    @user-zm7tc2ly2u Год назад

    This has been incredibly helpful! Thank you!

  • @rickmurphy3327
    @rickmurphy3327 Год назад +2

    I really like the "Stay in the same pose and vary it up idea" I used this and will use it again. Thank you!!

  • @trpphotovideo
    @trpphotovideo 10 месяцев назад

    Great tips guys! Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @CDeeez94
    @CDeeez94 2 месяца назад

    This was very helpful. Thank you very much!

  • @lovelystrangerrr
    @lovelystrangerrr Год назад

    Thank you for the tips. Appreciate that:)

  • @longkedah
    @longkedah Год назад

    Thanks for sharing.good info.

  • @mikebatiste100
    @mikebatiste100 2 года назад +1

    You guys give really good tips

  • @nancysantos2800
    @nancysantos2800 Год назад +1

    These were all wonderful tips. Clear and simple. Thank you! 😊

    • @askamayaa7154
      @askamayaa7154 Год назад

      Can you share your views please.....!!!

  • @brandonwood7032
    @brandonwood7032 Год назад +2

    Great video! What autofocus setting do you use? Spot focus, eye track etc

  • @Thajoshiboy
    @Thajoshiboy 3 месяца назад

    Thank you very much!!!!

  • @pamhenderson534
    @pamhenderson534 Год назад

    Great tips!

  • @gorillaSportsShow
    @gorillaSportsShow Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your tips. What lens would you recommend for crop sensor camera for indoor group photography?

  • @raidingtombs
    @raidingtombs Год назад +1

    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.

  • @VarinderKumar-yc4jc
    @VarinderKumar-yc4jc 2 года назад +2

    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 ..

  • @mirandavandenberk786
    @mirandavandenberk786 Год назад

    Thank you so much

  • @dragnfly138
    @dragnfly138 2 года назад +11

    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.

    • @esquared.photography
      @esquared.photography  2 года назад +2

      You will do great!

    • @dragnfly138
      @dragnfly138 2 года назад +1

      @@esquared.photography You guys are so sweet. Thanks so much for the vote of confidence. I am worried, but I believe in myself (mostly).

    • @Dayana17ist
      @Dayana17ist Год назад

      This is my favorite photography page

  • @yonishperling1531
    @yonishperling1531 3 месяца назад

    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?

  • @saintwolfcrypto
    @saintwolfcrypto Год назад

    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!!

  • @ElisaExplores
    @ElisaExplores Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @Merdian1988
    @Merdian1988 Год назад

    Love it❤

  • @laynetravis
    @laynetravis Год назад

    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

  • @whiterock1865
    @whiterock1865 7 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @austindillon8134
    @austindillon8134 Год назад

    Bad attitudes is the biggest pet peeve of mine!

  • @pcrate20
    @pcrate20 Год назад

    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

  • @denisebenz2621
    @denisebenz2621 Год назад

    what focus metering do you use? I have a Nikon Z7 ii

  • @cindydunn5619
    @cindydunn5619 2 года назад +1

    Love your watching all your videos! Do you use back button focus? And need info about center weighted, evaluative weighted, etc.

  • @LynnsieKate
    @LynnsieKate 6 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @tbeiber09
    @tbeiber09 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @ghostofneworleans4511
    @ghostofneworleans4511 4 месяца назад

    Got my first photo shoot of a sweet 16. Super nervous. Should I stay in aperture or shutter priority .. or manual ?

  • @erusyado
    @erusyado Год назад

    How about the setting of ISO and shutter speed?
    only the F only?

  • @nicolet3495
    @nicolet3495 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video! When shooting groups, do you have your camera in multipoint or single point focus?

  • @bamberscott1
    @bamberscott1 2 года назад +8

    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!

    • @esquared.photography
      @esquared.photography  2 года назад +5

      Hey! We use single point focus and we focus and recompose always.

    • @bamberscott1
      @bamberscott1 2 года назад +3

      @@esquared.photography When you say recompose, do you mean with each shot you move the red dot around to where you would like it?

    • @esquared.photography
      @esquared.photography  2 года назад +2

      @@bamberscott1 nope. That is toggling. Trying Google focus and recompose vs toggle focus and hopefully you will find info on what the difference is. :)

  • @dougjohnson5021
    @dougjohnson5021 11 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @rigview
    @rigview Год назад

    In group photo where do you usually put your focus? For example using eye af?

  • @aizamhamzah708
    @aizamhamzah708 Год назад

    nice

  • @user-ql4yk5rv3t
    @user-ql4yk5rv3t 8 месяцев назад

    do you use a dynamic group focus mode? Which focus mode do you use for family dhot?

  • @kirstensullivan7598
    @kirstensullivan7598 6 месяцев назад

    Does auto focus not work as well as manuel focus?

  • @thirdeyereptiles1772
    @thirdeyereptiles1772 Год назад +1

    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 😫

  • @bnoyumori739
    @bnoyumori739 Год назад

    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.

  • @yigavicent9179
    @yigavicent9179 Год назад

    cool

  • @mathew2786
    @mathew2786 Год назад

    What AF settings you recommend for group shots?

  • @lionroots11
    @lionroots11 5 месяцев назад

    Do you guys have a white balance video ? What white balance did you use for the weddings?

  • @haroonazim5647
    @haroonazim5647 2 года назад +1

    Hi dear, What kind and how can I use lights for a group on stage. Soft box or umbrella? Tanx

    • @esquared.photography
      @esquared.photography  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching. That is not in our wheel house so I’m not so sure.

  • @photomom1213
    @photomom1213 8 месяцев назад +1

    What is your shutter speed at?

  • @TheChronozShow
    @TheChronozShow Месяц назад

    Family of 3 to 5 what is the best aperture?

  • @truthsampson8404
    @truthsampson8404 Месяц назад

    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?

  • @kevingriffin5774
    @kevingriffin5774 Год назад

    What focus point to use?

  • @mgschmidt19
    @mgschmidt19 Год назад +1

    To me, those F-stops seem very narrow? 😬
    If they move slightly off plane.. Wouldnt they become out of focus?

  • @candicebaker2663
    @candicebaker2663 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @kristietaylor224
    @kristietaylor224 2 года назад +3

    Large groups in low light like a reception!

  • @verenicenavarro
    @verenicenavarro 9 месяцев назад

    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 :(

  • @holx2895
    @holx2895 11 месяцев назад +1

    Are you using manual focus or auto focus? Please may you reply if possible. Thank you x

  • @treguard1982
    @treguard1982 2 месяца назад

    Are you using Matrix metering mostly for these?

  • @christophermatthews9246
    @christophermatthews9246 Год назад

    great vid, but i have question.....in group photos should i use autofocus or manual? what is like the general rule.

  • @TheJadedFilmMaker
    @TheJadedFilmMaker Год назад

    try looking at the lens not the screen. to help connect with your audience

  • @silkefischer5778
    @silkefischer5778 Год назад +3

    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?

  • @yavis7804
    @yavis7804 Год назад

    What lenses have you used

  • @megancontino2806
    @megancontino2806 Год назад

    How about a family wanting to pose on steps? A large family group say with 4-5 levels on the stairs?

  • @brittanybeaver6145
    @brittanybeaver6145 9 месяцев назад

    Not knowing what aperture to set my camera on!

  • @MaggieMcKenney-le9cd
    @MaggieMcKenney-le9cd 8 месяцев назад

    biggest issue for me is the focal clusters on my canon Mark 1V!!!

  • @raiderfrankdatank
    @raiderfrankdatank Год назад +2

    I get so nervous when doing a photo shoot. Always messing up and getting blurred photos. been to many classes...

  • @bhalchandrakapatkar1710
    @bhalchandrakapatkar1710 Год назад

    🙏👍👍

  • @jenniferculipher4058
    @jenniferculipher4058 8 месяцев назад

    My biggest issue with groups is how to place them and not make them look awkward

  • @worldcupjunkie2659
    @worldcupjunkie2659 10 месяцев назад

    2.8 for a group?

  • @kennethjones1515
    @kennethjones1515 Год назад

    Lighting

  • @vinny46jones
    @vinny46jones Год назад

    Can I ask how many focus points do you use for a group photo 📸

  • @brentwebber3412
    @brentwebber3412 2 года назад +1

    How do I get birds in a flock to stay in a line? Thanks LOL

  • @shanemartinphoto2974
    @shanemartinphoto2974 Год назад

    Im not going to read all the comments but did anyone else think Erin was Holly Holm the UFC fighter lol!!

  • @audradietz
    @audradietz 2 года назад

    Sharp focus and not screwing it all up...