Family and group photography tips: try it yourself

1. Stagger Heights

Have adults stand, kids sit, baby on lap; create levels.

2. Focus on Front Eye

Use single-point AF on nearest person’s eye.

3. Aperture for Groups

Arrange a small group so faces are not spread across very different distances. Choose an aperture that gives enough depth of field for your particular distance, focal length and group arrangement, then zoom in and check the faces rather than relying on one fixed f-number.

4. Candid Moments

Capture laughter during setup; not just posed smiles.

5. Self-Timer Group

Include yourself! Use tripod + 10-sec timer.