thanks, james! i really appreciate the input! i think the pink is from under-exposure but, i was afraid of losing all detail in the crest. i didn't have a lot of room to pull the lights back, either. i guess i need to invest in some filters to put over the lights. any other suggestions?

also, i agree with you on the second shot. that was my favorite from the shoot.

how do you handle it when you have a dog that's hair is always in his face? every time i brush it back, it falls in his face again, or he shakes and puts it back there!