When to shoot?

[Mojorisen]

I have a shoot coming up (outdoor and indoor) where I need to photograph 16 girls for a program. I'll probably shoot 5 to 7 images each to make sure I get at least one good shot. Problem is we are estimating up to 5 hours to shoot it all since their are other things going on the same day as well. The location is ours until 5pm, so here is my question.

Do I start early morning and go into harsher light by noon time or start around noon and work until the lighting gets better approaching 5pm?

My thoughts: Start early, since their are tree's we can go into the shade or use a scrim and reflector to get additional light if needed. Plus starting ealry will allow for more time in case additional shots are needed.

I think I answered my own question but I'd still like some input to ease my mind.

[AnneWynne]

Start early so you can do the outdoor locations first, then move indoors when you start to loose the good light..

my 2 cents...
Anne