A composite group photo is a smart choice because it offers flexibility, consistency, and creative control that traditional group photography often lacks. By photographing individuals separately and combining them into one cohesive image, you eliminate issues like scheduling conflicts, unflattering expressions, or uneven lighting. It ensures that every person looks their best while allowing for easy edits, additions, or replacements later on — ideal for growing teams or large groups. Composite photography also opens the door for customized backgrounds and branding, making the final product not just a picture, but a polished, professional visual asset.
Students are photographed individually throughout the day. Later, their photos are arranged into a composite class photo with a school-themed background.
This method helps if students are absent on photo day or if a retake is needed — the whole class doesn’t need to be reassembled.
Employees from different departments or locations are photographed separately and composited into one "team" image.
Common in remote or hybrid work environments where staff don’t work in the same place.
Athletes are photographed individually (in uniform or posed) and composited into dynamic team images.
Some teams even add digital effects or custom backgrounds to create stylized, high-energy visuals.
If some participants attend virtually or arrive at different times, their headshots can be composited into one image for promotional materials.
Individuals are photographed in uniform and composited into a professional, symmetrical group image with titles, flags, or insignia.
Actors are photographed in costume and composited into dramatic, themed layouts for plays or musical productions.
8" x 10" - Small group composites, individual keepsakes (e.g. school portraits)
11" x 14" - Medium-size groups, cast photos, sports teams
16" x 20" - Larger group composites like graduating classes or small military units
18" x 24" - Popular for class, team, or company department composites
20" x 24" - Often used in corporate or school settings with more individuals
24" x 30" - Military, police academy, fire departments, universities
24" x 36" - Large-scale composites for institutions, colleges, or wall displays
30" x 40" - Very large teams, commemorative posters, or framed public displays