Comments on: Dolce Group Shot

By: Ronan Palliser

Ronan Palliser — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:54:30 +0000

The secret is to do all the running around, juggling and sweaty palms while the group is doing something else, or even not there at all if you have someone who can play the part of stand-in. In this case they were concentrating on their rehearsal, so when they were ready for the photo I was (just about) ready too. They were then relaxing after their rehearsal and therefore enjoyed being photographed I think.

By: Hartmut Junge

Hartmut Junge — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:05:58 +0000

You managed that very challenging situation impressively well. Just to think that I would have to run to and fro while juggling with lightstands, flashes and the camera with all these people waiting, staring and wondering gives me sweaty palms…
Wonder how you kept the bunch so relaxed.
Well done!

By: Turnbill

Turnbill — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:17:48 +0000

Thanks for the detailed description of the shoot Ronan. I have a group shoot in a couple of weeks (only 10 people, but in an oddly shaped space that will make light placement a challenge) so I’m studying all the group shot posts I can find. You’re information is very helpful!

By: aafke

aafke — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:54:00 +0000

next time you put some background vocals/choir to second a photo like this one

By: Pixeldarkroom.com

Pixeldarkroom.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:26:18 +0000

As a pianist and photographer I totaly understand the piano situation. It goes out of tune with every move and sound even worse afterwards AND the back of it looks bad anyway. I like how you posted the info right on the back of it. Maybe the logo or a “harder” watermark can go there and you have your problem solved. Great work!