Help with lighting

[JWP]

I have to shoot a group shot this weekend, there are 4 people in the group and have the following.

2 x Portaflash 336
1 x softbax
1 x umbrilla
Background and stands.

My question is what is the best light set up to go for?

 

[cherryrig]

Depends on how many people you are shooting.

Just go for a two light set up. One with a softbox to the right and then the other one to the left with the umbrella.

Do that and you get a nice even light. Just mess around and found out what looks good.

 

[JWP]

thank you for advice cherryrig