Corporate Group Shot, Quick And Easy - Lighting Tutorial

In this lighting tutorial you will learn how to shoot a quick group portrait.This is for when a client says at the last minute, "Can you shoot the three of us together, the five of us together?" And you have to do a quick change up so you'll be able to get that group shot quickly. Because everyone's waiting and they want to go. So I found this is the easiest way to set that up. So take a look and learn my quick solution to a last minute group shot request.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Outdoor Corporate Group Shot
00:20 Lens Choice - Tamron 35-150mm
00:30 Lens Focal Length
00:40 F-stop
01:07 Choosing your background
01:41 Lighting - Butterfly
01:51 Use two lights for larger groups
02:08 Shutter
02:18 Rim Light
02:28 Camera Angle vs Background
02:52 Posing
03:18 SKB Cases - Robert Verdi
03:42 Quick Turnaround Lighting
04:36 Tripod vs Hand Held
05:04 Shutter Speed
05:22 Westcott FJ400 Strobe Light
05:41 Last Minute Quick Group Portrait Lighting
06:20 F-stop
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[@old4004]

I always appreciate tips on how to handle group shots. Well done, and thank you!

[@TheSlantedLens]

You bet! Glad you found it helpful!

[@avpjon]

Great video and information! I wish I'd seen this video about a month ago! My group shots would have come out better. Thank you Jay P!

[@lior2538]

I always like your videos ! Thank you for sharing so many tips here!

[@MegaSoundscapes]

Thankx for those valuable tips on group shots ! 👍

[@TheSlantedLens]

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment!

[@MilitaryHistoryWithWill71]

Great video as always, thank you.

[@TheSlantedLens]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@viciwo3396]

Another great video!!!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Thanks again! Appreciate your support!

[@Frank19747]

Well done thank you for the tips.

[@TheSlantedLens]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful!

[@saucelove]

Was everyone in focus at f5.6?

[@jehanw543]

Great video thanks for sharing these tips. When it comes to focus mode and focus points what do you typically use in this kind of a setting.

[@TheSlantedLens]

I use a single focus point and I put in on the person who is not at the very front, but near the front.

[@mirrorlessthesis3599]

I hope you are well.

[@jamesmonahan9408]

TSL is always informative! Love TSL! Question, how far away from the group were you?

[@TheSlantedLens]

I was about 20 feet away.

[@jamesmonahan9408]

@@TheSlantedLens Thats what I was thinking.... about 20-ish ft away for a good DOF.

[@jm3231]

Fantastic! Thank you. Going to try this tomorrow for a big outdoor awards ceremony. It's just me so I have to be quick and have minimal gear to move. Am using a 60" umbrella though. Would a soft box be better? Up high with the light pointing down is exactly what I was wanting to get confirmation on. Love it. You saved me. 🙏 Waving from NZ!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Hope your shoot went well! Thanks for your comment!

[@jm3231]

@@TheSlantedLens Thank you, yes it did! Ended up shooting bare bulb because the wind was wanting take my umbrella. It worked without really well!!

[@Zeebad_1st]

How did you meter for the flash?

[@simonvail458]

Do you gell the flash with cts or cto when working out doors with a group?

[@p.burley4533]

Did you use the softbox or bare bulb on those…you showed both.

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I love that photography and music, my 2 passions, intersected in this video with the ad!

[@EverettGuess]

Thanks for another fantastic tutorial! Quick question, I have a company portrait shoot coming up, and the location is in a restaurant. I'm guessing I'll have limited space, low light, and limited time. I would appreciate any suggestions or recommendations.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Same principles apply for shooting indoors. The Butterfly light overhead will work out great if you have the ceiling height. You might want to check out this tutorial as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKOrp3Z-bc6gh7s

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@@TheSlantedLens Thanks! That video is great. Not only is the info relevant and super-helpful, but it's fun to see how much your production has evolved over the years.

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

Excellent! what was the F stop you used here? and what about the flash power? 🤔 thanks!

[@TheSlantedLens]

Check out the video, we show the aperture in the video. Power settings don't give you a good picture of what happened there because, my modifier might cut down more light than yours, or the distance might not be the same. But generally speaking I get about f/8 between 6 and 7 feet from the subject at around full power with the strobe.

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

@@TheSlantedLens thanks!

[@AllenRReid]

I have an upcoming shoot in about a month with a number of groups in an indoor setting. Some may be up to 10-15 people. Can I get by with just one light?

[@TheSlantedLens]

I would use 2 lights up front for that. And a third rim light.

[@AllenRReid]

@@TheSlantedLens That's the issue...I only have one light.

[@mikeletson1962]

Quick Question: Did you meter the strobe or go TTL? Thank you.

[@TheSlantedLens]

I always use the strobes on manual and meter. TTL is not successful in this situation because it gives you an auto exposure that is going to change. I prefer to meter and shoot on manual with strobes.

[@cesarebonazza]

Agree :)

[@TheSlantedLens]

Glad you agree. Thanks for watching!

[@drunzel]

Pro tip, add 4 orange cones to your kit. Someone could roll right into that parking spot not seeing the stands.

[@TheSlantedLens]

Good tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@williamborges3914]

Ah! The skinny blue suit and brown shoes uniform. 'Gotta wonder if 20 years from now if the guys in the photo will realize they're wearing the 2020s version of a leisure suit? 😂

[@TheSlantedLens]

Something to wear to vintage parties!

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[@virgian2]

Hahaha The lady is going What sign ?