film for outdoor portraits in strong light?

I wish to take a series of family portraits at a gathering around Christmas,
not formal, but with more planning than family snaps.

There will be strong bright light outdoors (unless I am lucky and get good
bright overcast weather) or bright indoors / sunroom. I will try to avoid
direct flash if possible.

The subjects have a range of skin tones, from fair Irish to olive and very
dark.

I was thinking of the Kodak Select films for my 35mm, suggestions welcome,
good tone range plus they appear to be able to cope with bright light.

I intend to try some 2 1/4 twin lens reflex - first time, some suggestions
on colorfilm welcome.

Phil

Subject: film for outdoor portraits in strong light?
From: "Phillean"

Follow the lead of your local Wedding Photographer and use a wedding film.
Formulated for people, it's available from several manufacturers in several
speeds.

I like Kodak Portra 160 NC/VC
400 NC/VC

Fuji has NPS/NPH.

With or without flash, but for darker skin tones flash would be best.

"Indheatec" wrote in message
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Subject: film for outdoor portraits in strong light?
From: "Phillean"

Follow the lead of your local Wedding Photographer and use a wedding film.
Formulated for people, it's available from several manufacturers in
several
speeds.

I like Kodak Portra 160 NC/VC
400 NC/VC

Fuji has NPS/NPH.

With or without flash, but for darker skin tones flash would be best.

"Indheatec" provided a good list. Portra 160 NC would be my personal
choice for portraits. You should also do whatever you can to soften the
shadows. Use fill flash or reflectors.

Thanks for the responses,

I took the advice and bought some Fuji NPS to try.

Phil

"Ron Andrews" wrote in message
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"Indheatec" wrote in message
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Subject: film for outdoor portraits in strong light?
From: "Phillean"

Follow the lead of your local Wedding Photographer and use a wedding
film.
Formulated for people, it's available from several manufacturers in
several
speeds.

I like Kodak Portra 160 NC/VC
400 NC/VC

Fuji has NPS/NPH.

With or without flash, but for darker skin tones flash would be best.

"Indheatec" provided a good list. Portra 160 NC would be my personal
choice for portraits. You should also do whatever you can to soften the
shadows. Use fill flash or reflectors.