Re: GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY

[Joe McCary - <mccary@xxxxxxxxx>]

This has always been an area of interest to me as well.  I remember seeing
the large groups from the WW1 military bases all posed in the shape of the
liberty bell or some other equally patriotic symbol (I am NO way near  that
old thank you).  I can only imagine the prep work that went into such a
venture.  We see so very little of this today.  But in my net searching to
learn more about the use of panorama cameras I have stumbled across a web
page where the photographer shoots large groups and has the uncanny ability
to get these people standing in near straight lines.  Check out the
following link.  My apologies if this shooter is a member here...
http://www.AtlantaPanorama.com/a-ap-table-list-rate.htm

Good luck and let us know how it goes Craig.
Joe McCary

-----Original Message-----
From: jonchan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <jonchan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 5:25 AM
Subject: Re: GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY


> East Coast Photography wrote:
>
> I've been asked to do a group of 125 students for the local school - I
> have never done group photos before in such a formal state - could
> someone describe appropriate requirements for using a swing lens (read
> Noblex 135U) for such photography.
>
> regards
> Craig

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Hi Craig!

I've always wished for a chance to do something like that with my 135U.
But do it only once and no more  :-)

I suppose I'd arrange everybody in a semi circle.  That way you put the
swing-lens distortion to your favor.  The nice thing is the kids on the
sides don't photograph fat!

Calculate the number of people per linear foot x number of people deep.
Estimate around 100 degree angle to derive distance from tripod mounted
Noblex.  Mark the semi circle in chalk so students know where they have
to step on to cover the chalk marks.

Now conmes the hard part - doing it: You didn't mention how old the
students are.

Oh yeah.  As if you didn't already know - No flash photography.  :-)

Good luck!

Please post the groupic on the net so we can all admire it!

Jon