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"Mom's surprise"!
Alicia, notwithstanding Ms. Willoughby's confidence in you, a subject such as this, if not handled deftly, could indeed be "Mom's surprise".
They all have the feeling of being shot for a brochure for a vacation spot.
As to replacing the boys head with a smiling one, why? Do all children have to be grinning loons?
Is this an important commission? Why proceed with inferior material that does not completely inspire you with confidence? Cannot the husband be reasoned with to do a reshoot? Can you not tell him that circumstance (i.e. hurricanes) will affect your ability to do your best work? Cannot you present a framed study at Christmas? Multiple figure portraits are very difficult to get right in the best of circumstances. I did one with 2 figures; I had to shoot it 3 times before I got what I wanted.
I am not familiar with Ms. Willoughby's work. However she seems from her post to have the years of knowledge and the depth of experience to best guide you in this undertaking.
There is a fine line we all have to take in this business. We just have to decide which side to stay on.
I would not work from this material, but then I may not have the skill or knowledge of you or Ms. Willoughby.
Good Luck
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