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"Hi, Its funny I was pondering over the same thing this morning I have been assigned to take a group photo of approx. 100 pax so quite a few that needs to fill the frame or should I say fit in. I was thinking of if I can get hold of a very high…"

"Taking group is difficult as they tend generally to line themselves up, which doesn't make for an interesting comp. To make them interesting we need to think outside the box. Have a look at this link which should give you some ideas. "

"Rather than lining them all up arrange them in groups of 2 and 3 people each. If you can elevate some of them or yourself you will have more options as far as placing some a little closer or back farther. For big groups fast I get on a small step…"

"Not sure how you want the people arranged. With only a few people it is best to have them arranged in a natural pose so they don’t look like they are posed to just stand there and stare at the camera. Try to have them all looking in the same…"

"What's the reason for the group? Do they have a theme you can work from? How are they traveling? Is there a particular event they have come together for? The answers to these questions (and many others) can help spark your imagination to come…"