p.1 #2 · Something about a dogs) Julia, Verona and Simba
All in all very nice. A bit too much skin smoothing for my taste, that look seems to be a bit passé if that makes sense.
(6) is quite yellow compared to the rest, may want to check your WB.
I find the ones with the dog looking at the camera work much for me... (1) and (2) would have been world's better had the dog not been distracted by something off to it's right.
(7) would have been better also if she were looking at the camera like the dog.
p.1 #3 · Something about a dogs) Julia, Verona and Simba
4 & 6 are particularly nice.
As others have said, the dog becomes more than a prop when the dog engages. We use a variety of noise makers to attract dogs' attention at the right moment. Even if you don't have things like Turkey Calls, or Duck Calls, you'd probably find you can make sounds with your own mouth that work pretty well.
p.1 #4 · Something about a dogs) Julia, Verona and Simba
What beautiful eyes the woman has and her beauty is just engaging! The "children" just add to the wonderful beauty of the images. All are special to view. For an elderly man like me, I get a nice warm feel when viewing all!
Dan
Your DOF is perfect! I can only comment on her beauty and if there is a smoothing of her skin, I cannot tell.
p.1 #5 · Something about a dogs) Julia, Verona and Simba
Thanks, Greg. I agree with all the clarifications. I 'll try to work better with animals. I do not have such a great experience of such shooting unfortunately) Good luck
Ok, John, I'll try to use something noisy in a future)
p.1 #8 · Something about a dogs) Julia, Verona and Simba
Gorgeous models, both human and canine!
If I was to critique anything, it would be the backgrounds. Looks like only #7 had a carefully composed one. Not that they are distracting (thanks to the shallow DOF), but a more carefully chosen background would IMO made #1-#6 much better.
p.1 #9 · Something about a dogs) Julia, Verona and Simba
The model is lovely and she smiles a lot, maybe a tad too much. No, nothing wrong with that but a little variety wont hurt. And yes, he dogs are cute. Overall, enjoyable and sweet images!
p.1 #10 · Something about a dogs) Julia, Verona and Simba
Wonderful photographs! All are exceptionally nice with a beautiful model and some cute pups. My favorite one is the last one. I really like the Christmas tree in the background, the color of the brick interior with the window is really pleasing, giving the image a nice warm feel. Good job (again).
