Hey Guys,

Thanks for the comments. These shelter shots are very difficult to do. You are on location with some very nervous dogs/puppies with a ton of people around...though, LOL, the husky breed seems typically less nervous and just more overly excitable than most breeds. This was actually done at a benefit for the Husky House. We are doing a holiday benefit coming up on the 12th. We made the mistake of taking Mahkayla with us, instead of hiring a sitter to walk her, and it was a bit of a nightmare. Mahkayla is running for mayor, and behaviorally is very 'true to breed' for a husky mix. LOL, she is VERY cute though. :P

As to how this was done...we have been stuck using fewer lights than we typically would for doing a portrait. The last several sessions have been 'two light' specials with Gary Fong Domes on to soften and disperse the light just a bit. They are effective, but I prefer a three light speed-light system as it gives you more creative options for lightening up the face, etc. This weekend I am going to B&H and I will pick up a new stand (my 3rd light stand is missing all of its screws that allow you raise/lower the light).

James