Great Tip for Casual Group Shots

SCOTT KELBY

Want to make a more compelling look for a casual group shot? Put your subjects in a very tight pyramid shape (a triangle), but by tight I mean so tight that they’re all touching—arms around one another, their heads very close together, with one person at the top of your frame, and one on either side of the bottom of the pyramid shape (as shown above), with the others all scrunched in the middle. Also, you’ll notice their bodies are not in a straight line—they’re kind of staggered, but they’re all leaning into the shot, which gives the shot more energy and a sense of fun. I wouldn’t try this for an executive group portrait, but if you’ve got a fun-loving casual group, this is a great way to visually say that about them.