Family and Group Posing Tips

My best family pics are the ones I take before everyone is “ready”. Tell them you’re checking focus and exposure and start shooting. Then get them to pose and take a few more. Then keep shooting when they’re “done”. The keepers everyone loves are all the “before” and “after” shots! Love your videos Omar! I’ve been shooting for almost 40 years, and I’ve learned a lot from you, thanks so much.

Some people can shoot. Very few can teach. You do both well. Thanks!

I watch this video every time I feel nervous for a large family photo session. It always takes me back to basics. I love how you teach, and that you’re not afraid to critique yourself to help us learn along the way. I really appreciate it!

I just want to thank you for the great content! I used some of your tips in a recent family shoot. Mainly the hand in pocket and the “show the love” moment. We laughed through the entire shoot. The deep breath and shake really helped too. Earned a sub. Looking forward to more vids from you!

by far the only great instructional video on youtube , short , sweet and straightforward. keep it coming man. you're the man!!

Know your family Omar: Show me the love! My family: Passes handwritten notes without eye contact, that read “I have never found your existence anything less than valuable. Carry on.” 🇬🇧

Dude I have had such a hard time finding a good video on group photos but this was a lifesaver!!! THANK YOU!!!

This is so helpful brother! It's been a joy following you a year into my professional career.

I am sooooo glad I’ve come across this. I’ve been asked to take some photographs of my friends daughters graduation and this is just perfect. Thanks Omar

Omar thank you for the super informative video!! This really helped my Fall family sessions especially photographing a larger family. Your tips and tricks produced a really professional result and I have a ton more confidence in being able to handle these otherwise daunting jobs. Thank you!!! I also subscribed so I'm looking forward to more content. Cheers!

Best guide for family portraits

I couldn't agree more! One of my favorite photographers! Thank you Omar!

OMAR!!!! Genius!!! I had a family session today and watched this video and seriously helped me so much. I was to the point of NO longer doing family photos, but today was too much fun thanks to your tips

Immediately liked the moment I heard you said "I dont want to put anyone on the ground". lol Great Vid!

Yes! I've been looking all morning for this type of info!

Great tips Omar. I was just asked to do a family portrait for my friends so these tips come in very handy. Technical stuff is necessary, but posing makes the shot.

5:32 "I lost it..." 😂😂 And that's where I lost it, too...

Dude! I just found this video, I've grappled with this topic with limited success and you've just blown the doors wide open. Excellent video, super accessible and a really enjoyable watch. New sub here!!

Best practical advice on youtube with easy to follow screen shots and markups!

Omar! Thank you! I love listening to you on the way to my shoot, you're my hype guy!! I needed this one today! I took family formal Portraits with a beautiful Nigerian family of 4! 3 wardrobe changes! With your photos you shared, it helped me make the most of it with different poses! I'm a director, so I set up all my shots with love! We are so important to capture the moment that's last lifetimes!! I love how you said the kids as a bookend.. I took that with this family, and made it like the kids are holding up the parents like history books.(age 8 & 14). This Captured it!! this moment in time and culture. With your tips, you made my shoot!! *The is the very best formal family pose tips Out there folks!* I appreciate ya!! Hugs!