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Five Tips for Better Group Photos

July 30 | By Peter Phun | Posted in Art of Photography

Tweet The group shot is no one’s favorite photo to take. I’m sure we’ve all been at the big family event where someone hands you a point-and-shoot camera and says, “You’re a pro photographer — take everyone’s picture!” Tweet

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