TogetherLens

A 60-second visual guide

6 choices for a believable group photo.

Start with the people, then make these six practical decisions.

01 One face per photo

Give each person a clear starting point.

Use a front-facing portrait with visible eyes and face edges.

SKIPSunglasses, blur, crowded crops, or tiny faces.

02 Follow the light

Similar light helps separate portraits belong together.

Soft daylight is forgiving. Avoid mixing harsh side light with flat indoor light.

03 Match the energy

Expressions should feel like the same moment.

Relaxed faces belong together. So do big smiles. Mixing formal and candid expressions feels staged.

04 Choose a scene that fits

Believable beats spectacular.

A porch, park, kitchen, or familiar city gives the group a reason to be there. Meaning makes an image easier to keep.

05 Arrange the group

Give everyone a natural place in the frame.

Rows suit reunions. Loose clusters suit friends. Two people can share more open space.

06 Review before sharing

Look past the first impression.

Check faces, hands, clothing, text, and meaningful background details. Tell viewers when a scene is AI-created.

6 DECISIONS

Quick checklist

Clear faces, shared light, one scene.

Choose a familiar setting. Check faces, hands, clothing, and text before sharing.

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