How to Light and Pose Group Portrait Photos
54K views · May 28, 2026 · Education
Comments · 58
@Geomanb · 4 months ago
You‘re still alive, surviving all this AI slop! 👍
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@el0blaino · 1 month ago
Wow that explanation at the whiteboard was fantastic. It really helped to follow the logic. Bravo!
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@vimalneha · 3 weeks ago
Thanks Karl, I learned some good ideas. In a small room, reflecting off the side walls is, for me is the preferred way. But in a large room, where reflecting light is not possible, these techniques have good value; lastly, editing is crucial.
@hyeonkyoo · 3 months ago
I used to struggle with distortion or lighting every time I did group shoots, but these tips—from lens choice to setting the lighting distance—are absolute gems! Thank you. Thanks to this, my next shoot will be so much easier!
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@jason_B777-u4y · 4 months ago
That was a great tutorial Karl! There are never enough group shot tutorials on YT, the lighting setup makes a lot of sense!
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@danmorgan9447 · 3 months ago
Karl, I've been watching your videos and education materials since 2009 and must confess you are getting more and more professional. what in turn makes me professional either! <br>Thank you for sharing with us!
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@carstenhoeifoto · 4 months ago
Best tutorial this year on YouTube. Thanks a lot.
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@emb3rke · 4 months ago (edited)
Premium content, hats off to you.
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@minuteman2006 · 4 months ago (edited)
@<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmfEGAz6lTU&t=895">14:55</a> Chin wagging. Love it!
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@MousumiThakuria-ms3qu · 4 months ago
Very well done, appreciate this video!
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@beverlybasden2648 · 4 months ago
Thank you for this information!
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@Jwitherow1964 · 4 months ago
Nice as always, here’s were I am I need a step by step for a 3ed grade on how to install and use a color checker
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