Hi Pete,

Thank you very much for the response! I have not yet quite learned how to suck an egg. As you can see, most of these shots are 'on the fly.' I see one of my boys (and/or girls) and I take the picture...usually while they are on my lap.

I think that a reflector may be a great idea for an additional light sources in some cases As you can see, the second shot in particular could use from some additional light (however cute it is). I bounce back and forth (pardon the pun) with using flash - but have really been trying to cut it out all together as I find that the pets often have much more sensitive eyes than we do and do NOT light the flash. I have found this to be the case much more so with cats than with dogs.

My wife and I are going to be getting a new dog soon and we are very excited. I may try some more formal work when she arrives. This will be a new experience. I have not had a dog in the house in years.

-JM