Jonathan W. Souer - Photographer

Jon Souer - Group Shots

Couples Portraiture:

• Ideally the eyes of the shorter subject (usually the female) should be at the same height as the mouth of the taller subject.
• Shoot with both looking the same direction AND shoot with them looking at each other.
• Control each individual's shoulders to complement the shot. Whenever possible step the shoulders like rungs on a ladder.

Couples or Group Portraiture:

• All heads should not only be at different heights but also not directly above another subject.
• Turning the subject's body to a 45-degree angle and keeping the legs together should prevent shooting into the crotch.
• Hide the rear hand(s) whenever possible.

Group Portraiture:

• Have the subjects at either end of the image face in toward the center. This will keep the viewers attention on the subjects.
• A short telephoto lens will make the faces approximately the same size regardless of whether they are in the front row or the rear row.
• Make sure the rear row of faces gets the same light as the front row to keep the feel of the shot uniform