Tag Archives: Group portraits

The making of a group shot

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Michael Willems

I shot this at a wedding the other day: a group shot featuring bride and groom Pat and Jim, relatives , maid of honour, and best man. How did I shoot this? I thought it might be good to go … Continue reading →

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Groups: making them work.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Michael Willems

I shot a music school this past weekend. Wonderful work, great people: fun. One shot I particularly relished setting up is a portrait group of nine musicians. This is a challenge because: You need to get nine people lined up … Continue reading →

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The Royal

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Michael Willems

The last few days, and the next eight days, I am taking portraits at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Family portraits. To do this, my colleague Paolo and I use this simple setup: Two strobes in umbrellas, and … Continue reading →

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Sitstandlean

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Michael Willems

You know when you do a group shot – you want it to be dull and straight, with everyone standing straight up military style, and aiming and looking straight at the camera, handsa their side military style? Oh now, wait. … Continue reading →

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