Recently, I had the pleasure of working with the Hoskins family, who had recently welcomed a new addition to their family – an 11-week-old golden retriever puppy named Teddy. The shoot took place at the family's beautiful home in Carlsbad, CA, and it was a blast working with the three young boys and their energetic new pup.

One of my favorite images from the shoot is a black and white shot of Teddy sitting slightly in front of the three boys. In this image, Teddy is in perfect focus, while the boys are slightly out of focus, creating a sense of depth and movement. The image has a boy band vibe and it captures the playful energy of the family through the faux seriousness of this image.

Working with animals can be a challenge, but Teddy was a natural in front of the camera. The boys were also great, and it was a joy to capture the bond they shared with their new puppy. The Hoskins family's home was the perfect backdrop for the shoot, and it was a pleasure to work with such a lovely family.

I'm happy to have been able to capture such a special moment in the Hoskins family's life and I look forward to working with them again in the future.