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Hi all, My son's under 13 football team are doing a sponsored walk today to raise funds for a trip to Gothenburg and I've been asked to take some pics.
There is 20 boys in the team I just need some advice on settings ect and how to get most faces in focus.
 
Come on guys... That's not helpful!

What sort of detail do you need? (how much do you already know?)

I'd try manual or aperture priority mode, set to f5.6 or f8 to give you plenty of depth of field. Balance the exposure with your shutter speed and ISO- you don't say if you've got a tripod, IS/VR or anything like that so just do whatever you normally do to avoid shake.
If it's overcast then you'll be fine, if it's sunny try to get them in some broad shade to avoid squints and harsh shadows, avoid dappled shade or you'll get hotspots of bright sun.

Try exposing for the grass to give a good starting point then check your screen/histogram and adjust as required to ensure you've not blown any highlights and that both rows of kids are in focus.
 
Not sure I can give too much advice, but try getting them into the classic sort of 2 or 3 deep line-up, straight on to the camera to minimize depth of field problems, and as far away from any distracting background, and all standing fairly close together. Fill-in flash will be useful if you have a flash - expose as normal and under-expose the flash by say 2/3rds of a stop to lighten shadows.
Otherwise, incapete speaks the truth.
Take plenty of shots as getting them all to smile, or have their eyes open at the right time is not easy. If there is a helper on hand, try to get them to 'control' the lads while you concentrate on the technical side - I try to look out from behind the camera just after taking a few and then take another shot - this often results in faces and smiles relaxing as they think its all over. Try to have a couple of jokes, and try to take charge - people will do as told if you seem to be in charge !
good luck !
 
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