Well, Chris, the people in the background don't bother me at all, just milling around, part of subject, but not that important so they don't need to be focused. It's the two blondes in the front right next to the guy. Well, not right next to him, but close enough they should be in focus. See what I mean. I have a this problem all the time. At this distance I would want them in focus, but what do I do wrong that makes them unintentionaly become out of focus?
I am not sure I am correct, but perhaps using a smaller aperture could solve your problem debbie.......for the same focal length and camera to subject distance.....
This is a fine example of what I get on my camera a whole lot of times. The man is in focus then the girls are out of focus...I would like some help on this one myself. It just absolutely drives me crazy!!!!