Ginger DeLater

Animals have always played a big part in my life.  I grew up on a small farm in Michigan and had dogs, a pony, lambs, and a pet pig named Peter Grunt.  My first award at school was for a story I wrote about dogs.  I became interested in photography while studying abroad during college.  I began seriously studying photography in 1996 and went to photography school in 2001.  Throughout this time, I always practiced photographing dogs because of the challenge they presented.  I explored many areas of photography, but always came back to dogs.

I exhibit at juried fine art shows across the country and shoot pet portraits nationwide.  Some recent and upcoming shows include:

The Plaza Art Fair – Kansas City, Missouri

Telluride Festival of the Arts, – Telluride, Colorado

Saint Louis Art Fair – Saint Louis, Missouri

Bayou City Art Festival – Houston, Texas

Scottsdale Art Festival – Scottsdale, Arizona

Cherry Creek Arts Festival, – Denver, Colorado

For a full list of events, please visit www.grinandbark.com. 

I live in Santa Fe with my fiancé and three dogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grin More...Bark Less

A photo book by Ginger DeLater

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains un-awakened.” − Anatole France

The quote says it all for me.  I photograph dogs because they create joy in my life.  Whether I’m shooting, designing a montage or painting canvas for a custom mat, I can always find something to smile about.  Dogs define what it means to live in the moment.  I strive to be more like the dogs I meet:  connected, fun, spontaneous, and passionate.  My goal is to portray what is special about every animal I photograph.  It might be the way a dog smiles or bats her eyes, or it might just be his/her fascination with tennis balls.  When I capture that, the photograph speaks to people.  I have been called the “Annie Leibovitz of dogs”, and while I don’t know if that’s true, I do know I have a gift for connecting with them.

It thrills me to see people recognize a dog’s personality in one of my photographs. I feel fortunate to be able to share my work with others.  Whether it’s a pet owner or someone who just likes my art, it’s wonderful to know someone will smile when seeing my work every day.  I think we can all change the world – one little moment at a time.  Interacting with dogs and their people is a way I play my part. 

Samples of Ginger's work. 

 

 

 

 

 

Grin More...Bark Less

 

 

 

 

 

Ranger 

 

 

 

 

 

Guido 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molly 

 

 

 

 

 

 Stetson 

 

 

Email: GDeLater@CreativeHousePress.com