Group photo lights

[Paul Ziz]

Hello dear photographers,

first of all - Merry Christmas !

I have a group shoot coming up. 30 people, a choir standing in 2-3 rows, inside of a church. There will be background "mood" lights that the church always uses (red, blue and etc.).
I'm bringing two Godox AD600 lights, one with Aputure Light Dome 150 and the other Godox P120. Will try to do cross lighting.

Was wondering if you think I need any other extra lights? Was thinking maybe to try to light front and centre the conductor of the choir. What are you thoughts? Maybe somebody has some tips that could also help me in this shoot.

Thank you in advance

 

[BrianShaw]

Perhaps the best thing you can do in preparation is to do a practice session without the full choir. Your lighting questions may answer themselves.

What camera, lens, and film do you intend to use? How light or dim is the church, aside the mood lighting. Many churches are dimly lit and that could be a challenge. Balancing your lighting so the strobes don’t wash out the mood lighting is another challenge.

This does not appear to be an easy task. Good luck!