Firstly, we were interested to know what inspired them to choose such a career path. Hoglund told us, “In my first year of business, I won a photography contest with a funny photo of a dog drinking from a water fountain. It made me realize that my pet photos were more creative than my traditional portrait photography. I felt I could capture animals’ personalities better than humans, and their spontaneity intrigued me.” What led Shamrell to pet photography was her love for dogs. “Photography is a medium that doesn’t use words, and neither do dogs. Capturing their joy is such a great way to connect with these souls who are never with us for long enough… not to mention it’s a LOT of fun!” Unfortunately, the pandemic hit my business hard, and we had to close last year. A friend suggested I turn my photography hobby into a professional pursuit, so I took her advice, enrolled in some photography classes, and dove right in. My background as a vet tech and animal behaviorist really helps me connect with animals and capture great shots.” “I knew that dog had been trained to drink out of fountains because his owner didn’t want to carry water on their walks,” she explained. “So, I started with the dog’s normal behavior and made it funnier by making it look like he was doing it all by himself. Behind the scenes, I had my husband hold the water button; he was lying on the ground so that you couldn’t see him. We also had the dog walk around the park first, so he’d be thirsty. His enthusiasm for getting a drink is what makes it funny!” “I can’t get enough of head tilts. That inquisitive, trying-to-understand-you expression is priceless,” Shamrell added. Meanwhile, Shamrell found that dachshunds are some of the most expressive dogs out there. “Pugs and Frenchies, too!” she said. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
