Help with portable backgrounds

[davep130278]

Good afternoon,

I am very new to using studio equipment but thought it a good idea to invest in a 6' x 7' Lastolite Hilite background.

I have been approached by someone asking me if I can do a family portrait shoot for 10 people (6 adults and 4 children)

I don't have a problem with dealing with a group of this size but I am concerned as to whether the background would be gig enough for a shoot of this size?

Really hope someone from the forums can help me,

Kind regards,

Dave Powell.

[zona5101]

That's a lot of people for such a small background. Certainly won't get full length shots...maybe head and shoulders if you pack 'em in. I have a 5x7 and it's a challenge to get 2 kids in it with some decent space around them. I'd say go for it but have a back up plan for an alternative background.

[davep130278]

Thank you Zona, I was fairly certain that it would be far too many people. We've used it for a family of 4 fairly comfortably.

10 was always going to be too many, and now I get to tell the wife 'I told you so!!!'

Thanks again,

Dave Powell.