Yup, pretty simple answers. Off camera flash and moving away from the bg is obvious. I guess I was in this little room with no place to go. The pups were 6 weeks old, and probably would get their shots very soon. Outdoors would have been ideal. Needless to say, I'd demand a more controlled environment in the future. I struggled.

Having said all that, I hope my friend likes the shots. I hope they serve her well in finding homes for these guys. Anyone want a poodle puppy?