Originally Posted by
rpcrowe
IMO, sometimes we have to do what we can with what we are presented...
My first observation was that the image was too tightly compacted and the vignette contributes to that feeling. Shooting in such a tight area also places your subjects so close to the background that the wrinkles are in focus and plainly visible...
Otherwise, I think it is a nicely done image and I am sure that the group will be pleased with it. A big plus is that you chose a good camera height to minimize distortion...
My second observation (which blew the image for me - but is certainly not your fault) was that I honed in on the dude's ridiculous 1980 style hairdo. I was wondering all the time, is this guy wearing a clown Halloween costume. I surveyed the rest of the people in the image and then came to the conclusion that he wasn't wearing a clown outfit. I am still wondering, is this a wig, and if so, why is he wearing it?