Why I Take So Many Group Shots

Sometimes, I like to write posts that have to do with photography tips. As a beginner myself, I think it's nice to read from other beginners about what they've learned. That being said, this is not a post about photography tips so if that's what you're looking for, read some of my other posts.

There are multiple reasons why I love to take so many group shots. These are just a few. I try to take group shots at almost every family function.

I like to remember the fun times in my life. I like to see how people grow and change as their lives grow and change. Sometimes you can get this in a picture and sometimes you can't, but one thing I do know is that as long as you're prepared, you can usually get everyone together for a group picture.

There are so many people that don't like to have their picture taken so if you're taking a lot of pictures whether you're on vacation, at a party, at the zoo, etc, these picture-haters may tend to avoid you. Even people who hate to get their picture taken will usually participate in a group photo.

Sometimes when you're the one taking all the pictures, you get home and realize that you're not in any. How can you tell you were even there? Well, if you get everyone together for a group photo, it proves it. You were there!

The easiest way to take a group photo is to just use the timer on your camera (I would bet that almost every camera has one). Some, like mine, even have a setting where the camera will take multiple shots (usually between 2 and 10, depending on what you want). Most phones and tablets have this feature (even my son's LeapPad2). If yours doesn't come like this, usually you can download an app.

The way that I have recently started taking group shots is with my remote shutter release. It was my uncle that actually got this product and he showed it to me. I thought it sounded great since I take so many group shots so I bought it. I got it off of Amazon here. If I do have a tip for your on using this though, it's to make sure you hide it well or stand behind someone else.

Do you like to take a lot of group shots? What are some of your tips?