Posing Groups

[Mad Aussie]

I just wanted to add that this thread is very informative. Thanks for posting Robin and thanks for the responses Peter and MA.

and a sure fire way to get a child's attention is bubbles....

I can see how that would work for adults as well ...

[slightlyimperfect]

Thank you all very much for your suggestions. So very helpful. There is so much to remember with wedding photography. I didn't even notice the Jackets not buttoned up in the first one. Yikes!
I think I do have a picture of kid actually smiling I just have to go threw the thousand of pictures to pick the best ones out of the bunch.

I didn't have a lot of choice for the location. It was sinfully sunny and this was the only shade. It was the side of the church. I had hotshot flash...still learning how to use it tho. If this was your wedding shoot Peter, would you have moved the whole family to a park or something? I just thought its better just to shoot close to where the ceremony is for ease and time restrictions.

Thank you also for the input on the coloring. I liked it but your probably right about people wanting crisp color or BW.

The lady squished... is me Should have held the baby for sure I can see that now.

oodles of thanks
Robin

[Mad Aussie]

Most weddings I've seen these days are chosen because there is nice areas for photography at the location. I've never been to a church wedding though. Then the Bride and Groom are sometimes transported to a nearby beach, park etc for some alone photos.

Sounds like you were restricted in this regard on this one.

Have a look at some wedding photographer sites and learn some of the poses but also some of the creative shots people take. For instance ... the brides shoes draped in her necklace with some flowers behind. That sort of thing.

[PeterToronto]

Bubbles...bubbles...did someone say bubbles...where are the bubbles?

I'm a sucker for them too.

Sorry I couldn't resist the opportunity.

Peace
Peter

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[Mad Aussie]

Bubbles...bubbles...did someone say bubbles...where are the bubbles?

She's so popular!!!

[jlabel]

When I shoot that type of group shot I tend to ask ppl to get closer each other and frame them leg up, instead of the whole body cause some person might be wearing something weird that can pull the attention down, if theres small kids someone would carry them, plus if theres straight lines in the scene I like them leveled without perspective for this type of picture, I also like to put the camera on tripod, since sometimes youll have many shots like that and you dont want to risk the nice one blurred out, unless youre using flash.