Group Portrait Photography Handbook, 2nd Edition by Bill Hurter

Amherst Media 2005, Softcover, 8-1/2 x 11", 124 pages, color photos throughout.

Learn to create stunning portraits of couples, families, and other groups of any size.

Includes:
Techniques for digital and film photographers
Posing groups of any size with dramatic results
Creating pleasing compositional forms
Coordinating apparel for a cohesive groups portrait
Using levels to pose large groups
Optimizing your lighting, both indoors and out
Controlling depth of field to keep everyone in focus - even in really big groups

Also features:
Tips for posing couples, families, bridal parties, and other groups
Beautiful images from over forty of the industry's top photographers
Tips for making the most of digital imaging.