Wedding photography: Positioning the lighting for the groups & formals

In setting up the lighting for wedding formals in the church, the question often crops up - where do you place the lights. How far from your subjects do you place the lights. The photograph above shows how and where I place the flash with the umbrella - about 3 pews in, just behind me or to my left (or right). This is approximate though. Two pews in would be fine. Of course, if you're shooting the wedding formals elsewhere in a different location, just use the same idea. The closer you bring the light,  Read more inside...