Tag Archives: Group Photo Tips


My Secret Weapon for Blink-Free Group Photos (That Always Gets a Laugh)


“Do you trust me?” That’s the first thing I ask a big group before I raise my camera. They always laugh. Some roll their eyes. Kids giggle. Grandmas smile. Then I say: “Great! Now close your eyes.” And just like that – everyone’s relaxed, smiling and leaning into the moment. Finally, I say: “I’m going to count to three… and when you hear ‘three,’ open your eyes and look right at me!” One… two… THREE! Click. Result? Nearly 100% eyes-open, natural, joyful group photos – every single time. This isn’t just a trick – it’s psychology, timing and trust wrapped […]

The One Thing I Missed in the Perfect Group Photo – POLFIN 2025 at Bayes


Recently, I was commissioned to photograph the 3rd London Political Finance (POLFIN) Workshop in London at Bayes Business School on 10 June 2025. One specific request was for a group photo at the end of the lecture with all the participants. I chose the back of the room mainly because I could use the steps to layer the participants in such a way that they are visible in the final shot. I had to clear the tables of empty cups and close the blinds because the sun was shining in, but one thing I missed… can you spot it? Because […]