My co-worker's family... c/c appreciated

I did this shoot this morning for a co-worker at my day job - am hoping he will love these and share them with others and then, more gigs for me So any tips on how to make these better would be much appreciated.

This was a bit of a challenge for me - I don't have a lot of experience with flash - I usually only use natural light, but it was very gloomy today and they wanted some pictures inside so they could include their cat. Fortunately they did have a covered porch so we got some shots out there.

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I don't think I'm qualified enough to give technical critique but I think you have done reasonably well. The brick wall background while not pretty gives the pictures a homely feel imo, which works well in this instance.

The group photo inside (with cat) is nice, however the composition is a little off with a bit too much unused frame at top left for my liking and the top of the mans head just cut off.

These are just my opinions of course so I hope they will be some help to you.

I think you did good, they will probably love them. I love 2 and 3. I agree with Daz about the last one. If it's cropped can you get the man's head back and try more of a square crop on it? I love your version of #3 but Ive been trying out new conversions so I had a quick play. Please let me know if you want me to remove it and I will.

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Melissaandkris, that's a really nice conversion! More of a square crop on the last is probably a good idea - or will happen if they order an 8x10 at least - and I think they will = they said that one's their favorite.