Simple One Light Outside Group Photo

Nikon D4, 28-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/125, Off camera Alienbees B1600

The Setup

Simple lighting setups work great outside when you already have the sun as one of the lights.

Before getting the photo above you need to plan and do some test shots.

I recommend putting the Strobe opposite the sun and use the sun as a hair light to help create separation from the background.

Nikon D4, 28-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/125, Off camera Alienbees B1600

When I do test shots I always do some tight photos of the face so I can see how the light looks on the face. Here my daughter, who was also my assistant, stood in the place I would have the bride and bridesmaids stand.

Top View

I metered the scene and then added the strobe at 1 stop less than the scene.

Just be sure no one comes between the strobe and the people and always have someone standing next to the strobe so that a strong gust of wind doesn't blow it over. Also this person can be sure the flash is firing.