I built a setup to really drown people with light so I could do more with white balance and ISO. This is the first time I have taken pics with the new lighting. It is comprised of six, 30 watt halogen bulbs, and two stands made with PVC tube. It seemed to work pretty well, but I still need to get a "seamless"-a backdrop that is pure white. With this shot, I was going for an "antique" look.

Owen is such a cute kid. His imagination is amazing, and he catches us off our guard a lot. He has helped me remain young at heart. I told him not to smile-just hold still. That is pretty hard for a 5 year old. 

By the way, I would love feedback on my portrait endeavors. I'm really interested in getting better, so please let me know what I could do better.

Cheers