In this installment of the popular Photo Assignment series, professional photographer Derrick Story demonstrates the art of shooting timeless group shots. Derrick provides suggestions for appropriate lighting gear and shares advice for capturing subjects at their best, both indoors and out. After viewing the tutorials, join Derrick and the lynda.com community in the course's companion Flickr group—a venue for lynda.com members to submit their group shot samples for discussion and review.

Topics include:

* Modifying a camera's flash for effective lighting
* Understanding how to use a flash bracket
* Using a light stand for large groups
* Positioning subjects for an effective composition
* Capturing couples shots
* Reviewing photos from the shoot