爱思英语编者按：照片，能够让我们再次重温生活中那些美妙时刻和难忘的回忆，跟朋友们拍合影，还是像根木头似的立在那里，大家一本正经的一起喊“茄子”吗？其实，集体照也可以拍得创意无限。

Group Photography: Tips and Beautiful Examples
集体照，你也可以这样拍！

We come into this world, we grow, we make friends, we look for opportunities and ultimately, we have to part with our friends and family members. Each one of us has been through this or will cross this path in our life eventually. We wish to live those beautiful and unforgettable moments again by turning back time which is obviously still a fiction. This is why we rely on photographs.
我们来到这个世上，在成长中，我们会结识朋友，我们寻找机遇，最终，我们不得不与朋友和家人相互分离。每个人都有过这个经历，在我们的一生中迟早会走过这条路。我们总是希望时光能够倒流，让我们再次重温生活的那些美妙时刻和难忘的回忆，但是显然这依旧是个传说。而这正是我们要拍照的缘由。

We are featuring group photographs today and group photographs are the perfect testimonials of age and experience. You will want to tell yourself you have live the best moments in life in the future therefore do not commit a corny group photographs. Instead of looking fun and young, it might look bored as dough. Therefore we are here to share some awesome group photographs that can give you inspiration on how to make a memorable group photo!http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网
我们今天要展示的是合影，而合影正是年龄和经历的最佳见证。你会告诉未来的自己你正经历生命中最美好的时刻，因此不要再拍那种老掉牙的合影了。寻找乐趣和年轻吧，听起来可能很无聊，来看看我们展示的这组合影吧，这会给你如何拍出令人难忘的合影以灵感！http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网

5 tips to better Group Photography
拍出更好的合影的5个小贴士

1. Routine to Break
1. 打破陈规

Most of the group photograph I see down the line looks somewhat the same. They are all lack creativity because most photographers tend to follow a basic rule of just setting a group of people, standing stick still in front of the camera, count to 3, and press the shutter. The trick for capturing amazing group photographs is to break these photography rules. We all have a mind that has infinite creativity. Utilize it, be sure to throw yourself out of the comfort zone and be spontaneous. The outcome may surprise you.
我看到的大部分合影都千篇一律，它们都缺少新意，因为摄影师一直循规蹈矩，就让人在镜头前像个木头一样站着，然后数到3，按下快门。而拍出令人惊奇的合影的秘密就是要打破这些规矩，我们每个人心中都有无限的创造力，那么好好的利用它呀，一定要敢于打破常规。结果可能会让你大吃一惊哦！http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网

2. It's all about timing
2.关键是时机

A good timing is absolutely necessary for a good photograph. By saying good timing, I am not only emphasizing on suitable time of the day to take photographs, but also the correct timing to press the shutter release button. Having a good grasp on a correct timing to shoot a picture will reduce your efforts of taking multiple shots for the same thing in the chase of that "perfect shot".
合适的拍照时机对一张好照片来说绝对是必须的。说到时机，我不仅只是强调一天中适合拍摄的时间，也是说按下快门的时机。一个好的时机来抓拍出的照片，远比为追求“完美镜头”而多次拍摄所耗费的时间少的多。

3. Lights, lights, lights
3. 光线，还是光线http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网

Lights are everything, period. Light is actually the ultimate factor in photography. Any good or awesome pictures are determined by skillful lighting control. And that's exactly what a photographer might lack of. Here are some tips on how to use lights effectively:
对摄影来说，光线意味着一切。光线在摄影中实际上是最终因素。任何一张优秀的照片都是由极富技巧的光线控制来决定的，而这正是一个摄影师所缺少的技能。给你一些有效使用光线的小技巧：

Make sure everything is brightly lit and there is no shadow overlay on any of the faces.
确定每个物体都有光照到，每个人的脸上都没有阴影

If possible, use strobe lights. They always give better results
如果可能的话，使用闪光灯，这通常会拍出好照片

Ever thought of reflection while considering lights?
考虑光线的时候，不要忘了反射光http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网

Bonus: Did I just say that "Lights are everything"? Well, I also said "Break the rules". Have a look at the following photograph :D. Ultimately again, it's your creativity with lights and shadowshttp://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网
PS： 我不是说过“光线就是一切”么？同时，我也说过“打破陈规”，看看这个照片：难道不是光线和阴影的完美创造么？

4. Background Mattershttp://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网
4. 背景

In photography, background is as important as the subject itself. A photograph taken with the same subject in a field could sometimes result better than taking it in a closed room. Although it is subjective, changing backgrounds often results in better photographs. Take your family or group outside. Try photographing in a field or any open space where you can also use the larger surface area rather than just shooting in a room or a studio. Plus you will also have the benefit of natural lights :-)http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网
照片中，背景和照片主体一样重要，在符合主题的地方拍摄出的照片远比在封闭的房间里效果要好的多。尽管仁者见仁，但改变一下背景经常会有好的照片诞生。让你的家人或者朋友到户外来，尝试在田野中或其他你能利用的开阔场地来拍照，而不要局限在房间里或者摄影棚中。这样，你还能从大自然的光线中受益呢:-)

5. Don't stick to the ground
5. 不要只站在地上http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网

Perspective is what gives a photograph an edge over thousands of others. Want to take an edgy group photograph?
拍摄视角可以让一张照片比其他上千张都有优势，想拍出一张与众不同的照片吗？

Just don't stick to the ground. By that I don't mean that you should try out to anti-gravity, but just change your perspective. Take a group photograph from the second floor of a building while making your buddies stand on the ground. Alternatively, go down on your knees and shoot straight up! Use your imagination and just stay away from the ground.http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网
那就不要只站在地上。我并不是要你试图摆脱重力限制，只是说你可以改变一下你的拍摄视角。可以从2楼来拍摄你立在一楼的好友。又或者，你可以跪下来，径直朝上拍摄！好好利用你的想象力吧，而不是仅仅的站在地面上。

Beautiful Examples of Group Photos
优秀合影实例http://www.engbus.cn英语巴士网

Last but not lease, we'll end the article with a showcase of some creative and beautiful group photos. Enjoy!
最后也是最重要的一点，我们将用一些优美而富有想象力的照片来结束本文，来欣赏吧！