How to light this?

[willis_927]

I have a large Family shoot comming up in a couple weeks (12 people). I have done lots of family photos, but never with this many people. This shoot is outdoors, I have 2 speedlites.. How would you light this?

Thanks.

 

[kundalini]

Ooooo, that's a tall order. One of the first things to consider is positioning of the group. Have a look at this video about half way through.

Using Posing Tubs « Lastolite School of Photography


What modifiers to you have available?

 

[willis_927]

It gets worst, its ranged from young children, to a couple guys about 6'4"!! I have 2 shoot through umbrellas

 

[kundalini]

I can only assume the tall guys are able to bend. Fill in the gaps, preferably with eyes even to mouths. Again look at the video. Have them lean towards the middle and avoid football shoulders.

Not a brilliant shot, but 30 some heads at a Christmas family gathering. shot with a single hotshoe mounted flash bounced off the ceiling.
Hell, nobody listened to my directions and most likely the same will happen for you. Good luck.

 

[tirediron]

Shouldn't be too bad; two rows of six (ensuring you account for DoF), and if possible bounce both lights off of ceiling. If that's not an option on light/brolly on each side to provide even lighting. It will probably be a bit flat, but it should work okay.

 

[Trever1t]

lol@Kundalini popping up from the rear! Classic!

 

[Village Idiot]

I can only assume the tall guys are able to bend. Fill in the gaps, preferably with eyes even to mouths. Again look at the video. Have them lean towards the middle and avoid football shoulders.

Not a brilliant shot, but 30 some heads at a Christmas family gathering. shot with a single hotshoe mounted flash bounced off the ceiling.
Hell, nobody listened to my directions and most likely the same will happen for you. Good luck.

Who's the hot girl with the scarf on up front. Please tell me she's 21 and not 12 so I don't feel like that big of a perv.