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X100 group shot

Started 3 months ago | Questions thread
a_c_skinner Forum Pro • Posts: 13,047
Re: X100 group shot
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Miskec wrote:

Time of day to shoot?

When the light is good

Shoot with sun in the background or not?

Sun behind the photographer

Shoud I stand on a stool or step to be slightly above them?

Yes, it will make it look as if you know what you are doing, unless you fall off it.

Which F number to use?

f8, shutter speed 1/125 or faster.  ISO to suit the light

If people stand in 4 rows, on which row do I focus?

Four rows might be too much.  You need each row to be a bit higher so I'd go for kids sitting, kids standing, adults behind.  Focus on the middle row

I think built in flash on x100 is too weak?

No, it will be spot on, just a bit of fill

I am so worried every time I need

Take one adult to the location and practice to get the settings right as if you had a full group.  You can judge the lighting etc with just one person and imagine the rest.

Your real issue will be getting the kids to look at you, behave and so on.  Put one of the teachers to making sure the kids are tidy.  Check surroundings for litter etc.  Check the background carefully on the practice shots.

Get the plan sorted and get the kids arranged quickly and efficiently.

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