Julie,
I use 2 AB 400s set about 10 feet apart and bounced off of 42-inch silver umbrellas set at 6 foot height. I just like the light from the umbrellas better than from my softboxes.
Nothing fancy in terms of exposure. F8 @ 1/200. Let's me concentrate on the subjects.
Best baiter was Sundance sitting just outside of the studio and whining because he wanted to play with Bogart. Bogart wasn't too sure that was a good idea

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Jim