I need some help with something

[twinma]

I am not sure if anyone could help me out. I am trying to figure out how to pose 35 cheerleadings in one picture, my backdrop that I am useing is 20x10. I don't want them to be all in a line and look stiff. i would like some thing different and I am haveing a little trouble coming up with something. The photo shoot is the end of Jan. If any one could help that would be great.
Thanks

[Mike R]

Since there are 35 kids, it may be difficult to do anything other than a typical team shot. You could always have 2 cheerleaders sit in the front, back to back with faces turned towards the camera. The important thing is to have everyface visible. You could do a lot more with smaller groups. In addition to the team shot, suggest that you take group shots such as of the Senior team members, Juniors etc..

[40Dude6aedyk]

This must've happened before. Go look at the Yearbooks for similar poses. Something different? Check about 20 different yearbooks.

[NickJushchyshyn]

Why not get a bigger back drop ... or shoot in the gym with some creative lighting so you don't need a backdrop at all?
You could even shoot from a ladder to shoot DOWN on the team .. so the gym floor could be your "background".

Do a google image search for "cheer team" ... LOADS of posing ideas there.

[twinma]

thanks for the help