Grin More...Bark Less - Lessons from Man's Best Friend

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.

Some pages from the book are shown below.

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