Outdoor Portrait HELP!

[sagephotography]

I have a family portrait coming up soon and just wanted to run by some questions to everyone.

It is a family of 5 that I will be photographing at the park.

Should I meter the background for exposure and then use my 3 flash units to bring up the area where the family will be sitting?

What is the correct lighting / exposure steps for shooting a family portrait outdoors? Any tips please.

My gear...
Canon 20D
24-105 f/4L IS lens
580EX, two SB-26
ST-E2 & 4-channel ebay triggers
Reflectors
Tripod, cable release, light meter

Thank you all for your advice

[ghsmith178613]

=>for encouragement purposes only<=
Here is what some of your competitors are doing.
http://www.goldcoastppa.com/pages/membe ... r_dir.html
You might distill some of your question from looking at their works.
They had to study this subjet for a while. you owe yourself some serious study. There are several good shools of of photography in your area. why not grab a class?

That's not what you wanted to read, but its best for you to solve this by study and observation.

good luck