Lynda.COM Photo Assignment: Group Shots

Author:
Derrick Story

Duration:
36m 15s

Released on:
4/12/2011

Exercise files:
No

In this installment of the popular Photo Assignment series, professional photographer Derrick Story demonstrates the art of shooting timeless group shots. Derrick provides suggestions for appropriate lighting gear and shares advice for capturing subjects at their best, both indoors and out. After viewing the tutorials, join Derrick and the lynda.com community in the course's companion Flickr group—a venue for lynda.com members to submit their group shot samples for discussion and review.

Group Shots Photo Assignment Flickr Discussion Group
Topics include:

    Modifying a camera's flash for effective lighting
    Understanding how to use a flash bracket
    Using a light stand for large groups
    Positioning subjects for an effective composition
    Capturing couples shots
    Reviewing photos from the shoot


Introduction
Welcome           00m 48s

1. Gearing Up
Understanding the flash           00m 54s
Modifying the flash           01m 29s
Using a bracket for handheld shots           01m 51s
Using a light stand and bracket for bigger groups           01m 49s

2. Taking the Pictures
Shooting couples indoors           04m 56s
Shooting groups indoors           05m 34s
Shooting groups outdoors           03m 33s
Shooting couples outdoors           03m 15s

3. Reviewing the Images
Looking at couples           04m 45s
Looking at groups           05m 44s

Conclusion
Next steps: Sharing your pictures           01m 37s