Need Tips/Help on shooting this weekend.

[651stp]

Hey TPF! i am in need of everyone and anyones help. I will be taking pictures of 6 girls this weekend at a restaurant and only have about 15 mins to get the best pictures i can. They are on a tight schedule and i am just taking their pictures before their reservation. The picture will take place in front of a fireplace. I think this is what the fireplace looks like but i'll have to go check it out.

My equipment will be as follows:
Canon T2i
3 speed lights
2 umbrellas
3 light stands
17-50mm Tamron f2.8
Light meter

i have 3 speedlights available but would like to use the least amount possible to make it happen. Its probably going to be pretty busy there so i dont wanna lug it all in the lobby. I will be taking this at 4:45PM central time so the sun will be setting so it could be pretty dark in there with only low ambient lighting. Any help would be appreciated! thanks.

 

[runnah]

Watch out for reflections on the glass of the fire place. Depending on the time of day you might get a pretty harsh light thru the front door there so compensate for that.

 

[651stp]

Watch out for reflections on the glass of the fire place. Depending on the time of day you might get a pretty harsh light thru the front door there so compensate for that.

I didn't even think of that,thanks for the input. Now I'll remember to bring my reflector I'm case I need to use it for fill or blocking out that sun. Feel free to give more tips tpf

 

[skieur]

I would put a warm light in the fireplace and shine it outward to create the impression of light from a fire.

skieur

 

[651stp]

That's a great idea,if there really isn't a fire going ;p I will have to go look at it today to see it for myself.

 

[Mully]

You have some nice side light to work with keep your artificial lighting with the natural door light so that it looks "real'