A photographer needs to take control of situations like this and it matters squat who is the subject, he needs to be firm and polite, simply saying I will take the photographs when everyone is in position and not before and can everyone please be quiet and listen to instructions..... I found a whistle was an ideal tool for getting everyone's attention and shutting them up...
It's surprising how much stress you have on you when doing group shots and one could imagine the disappointment amongst those present if the image was blurred or the veterans were looking round or down etc.
People might mention weddings, but could you imagine if none of the images were useable because of guests, family etc not playing ball, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to get right.
they were there to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the start of the BoB!
Surely commemorate and remember those lost, not celebrate... One does not celebrate a war.
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