A recent studio shoot

Here are a couple of shots from a recent family shoot at my home studio! In addition to individual and group shots, the family wanted shots of the girls with their dog.

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Not a bad attempt I like to see pets in family stuff. There is a bit too much reflected light from bg. Either turn them down or get a bit futher back.

A little contrast tweek in curves for me as well and they are winners.

Some nice images well done

Dial down the BG a bit.. losing contrast.

As mentioned above. Look at the edges where the subject meet the background, they are a bit soft from excess light bouncing from the background. Just a little too hot on the drop but a nice set otherwise.

Thanks guys, this is very helpful. I'm just starting out and am always on the lookout for tips and critiques!

Thats Fine, Im pretty much new to studio, You can see some of my shots from my second shoot in studio on here

If you are shooting in a small studio as I do, it is really hard to keep the B/G lights from bouncing back onto the subjects because you don't have enough room to move them far enough away. I have had some luck changing my light placement and eliminating my B/G lights altogether. You won't get a true white B/G but the colors and contrast will improve greatly because of the lack of spill light. As to the pictures you posted, they are not bad except for the aforementioned problems. I think the first one might be better if the dog were looking at the woman instead of the camera....but that is a MIGHT...not a guarantee.

Great timing shot on the first one !
well done
frank

Thanks Point-n-shoot for the suggestion; I'll try relocating or eliminating the background lights next time. Yes, my space is fairly small; I don't have much lateral space to work with.

Dont eliminate the background lights, just turn them down a little.