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I Take Personal Portraits Of Dogs, Cats And Horses
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I Take Personal Portraits Of Dogs, Cats And Horses

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I made these photos throughout 2014 and plan to continue on this project with more animals of different kinds – I’m thinking lions, wolves, apes, walruses and pretty much anything else. Pandas are of course the ultimate dream, so if anybody has a panda who wouldn’t mind if I photographed it, you can drop me a line where I live in Amsterdam!

It’s not easy working with animals, especially when trying to get them to do the three things I need for a photo (mouth closed, sitting still, looking at at the lens).

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Scuba

McKayla Maroney’s spirit animal.

Owen

Owen, a young and very hyper Husky with heterochromic eyes.

The Sensei

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Katsuo, the no-joking male Japanese Akita.

Tartufo

Can anyone suggest a better caption for this? I know how black cats are notoriously hard to photograph.

Louai

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A rare blue-eyed Arabian horse. This photo is my personal favorite.

The Dictator

Gin, the wonderfully grumpy Persian cat.

Lissie

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Lissie, a nervous 10 month old Pug.

Maffalda

Maffalda, a Moroccan street dog turned into a loving pet.

The White Wizard

Avalon, the wise Swiss Shepherd.

Scott

Scott, the two year old husky ready for his duty.

Myra

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Myra the West Highland Terrier with an attitude.

Kareem

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Kareem ,a stern and serious two year old Arabian horse.

Hurko

Hurko, a deaf Dalmatian who responds to sign language.

Trisha

Trisha, the diva.

Puppy!

And to top it off, a Bernese Mountain pup.

The Eldest Sibling

Four Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreivers.

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Robert Bahou

Robert Bahou

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I am a photographer working on getting my book, Animal Soul, published. I make photos and videos for a living.

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Robert Bahou

Robert Bahou

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I am a photographer working on getting my book, Animal Soul, published. I make photos and videos for a living.

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AnnaSerbina
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool! It's hard to get a portrait of animals, they are very mobile and do not sit in one place =)

MelissaLaPera
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning pictures full of personality and the character of the animal! Would love to make some paintings of these inspiring subjects!

JazmineBrockington
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think black cats are notoriously hard to photograph and it's sad if anyone thinks so!!

surfmadpig
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Also, cat color has nothing to do with race (most of the time). It's like saying blonde people tend to like carrots.

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AngelicaDigiArt
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they all are stunning, my favorite is the black cat, it is hard to capture the fur texture of them and you did an amazing job

JessicaBrewer
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I had a black kitty that i ended up rehoming to an elderly lady, but he loved having his picture taken

AlexRichards
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I had your talent. I'm working on a project for school where I need to take pictures of dogs in a shelter. It is sooooo difficult!

Kristie Nakamoto
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, love these. Wish you could take a soulful photo of my 17 year old cat before she dies.

sctntxtn13
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww yhe pug looks like its going to cry. The rest are beautiful! God's amazing creatures

Lex
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to add a portrait of my animals, too bad I cant.

Lex
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the black cat you could put- the mysterious and majestic one.

Stanky
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos and beautiful animals. Tartufo Photo title could be The Shadow :)

JonThomasSankey
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I love horses and animals. Can you put more pictures of animals on the page?" Azalia, my 6 year old daughter.

MariaHooning
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love, love, love! I could look at these all day! Thank You. :)

DebbieAshmon
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos!!! Owen has beautiful colorful eyes and Lissie needs cataract surgery ;)

MerryMarjie
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolute genius. You have captured every animal in detail and have presented such wonder-filled pictures for us to see!

FvdH
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are great portraits. As an animal-psycholist I write personal biographies, but this comes closer ...

PatriciaHannigan-White
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful portraits . I also think the blue-eyed horse composition is stunning.

GreetDieren
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great "faces" The black cat: Black is beautiful!! My daughter hase one, hy hates flashlights so we never get his eyes oke on a picture.

BebaBalasevic
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Impessive! :) you have just made my day. I haven't seen anything deep and alive as this in a while.

LauraMay
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps it's a bit evil, but I really want to see gin & lissie in the same room :-)

DianaOrr-Bliffert
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your portraits are beautiful!I don't know how you did it, and each animal shows their spirit.

DebiRagan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He does not possess the facial structure nor the neck of an Arab... At least a purebred

DebiRagan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He is not. He does not possess the facial structure of an Arabian..Possibly a small part A

CynthiaMiller
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so wonderful. Scuba is my favorite. I love his expression.

SmileMaldonado
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think is very cool to take picture of animals it is fun, I do it too, and love it makes my happy.

JenJohnstone
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They really do show their personalities. All animals have their own unique personalities. ;)

FritzDacquigan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved all them darlings! And I didn't know horses could have blue eyes. :)

BronnieRoberts
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are beautiful for the simplicity and the character they capture.

KimAwui
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pictures! So much character in their faces. Loved it! :)

JosieZhang
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it! Such characters- please check out my animal portraits also :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

JosieZhang
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it- such characters. Please check out my portraits of animals too :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

CarineHaรฏdopoulo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They are all beautiful animals! And the pics show their true beauty! This job must be difficult but so great to do

JacquieHill
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous photos, you've captured the essence of each animal beautifully, well done. Particularly love Maffalda - fab.

JoanLong
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful pictures! I absolutely love the expression on Scuba's face!

LizSutton
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are all beautiful, you captured their emotions perfectly. Have you tried Dacshunds? They're tough!

LouieNeira
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish you could've added how long each session took. I'm sure some were more difficult than others.

LindaMcClainBasile
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome pictures! Just love how they look so serious and wise. Makes me want to toss a ball or piece of yarn to watch them light up.

Noor
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha I love how the first cat, Scuba, isn't impressed with your skills :D He says "Hmpf" I on the other hand am.

SueTague
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos! Each shows so much personality of the dogs.

ValรฉriaCamargo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous! Congratulations, it is indeed very hard to take closeups of animals. I have tried zillions of times to do that with my pets.

MarilynBaldwin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They all show their personalities. For Tartufo - "Basement Cat in the Basement"

OanaMarin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! What you do is cool and the result is perfect! I try to do this with dogs on my IG account @dogsinamsterdam Heb je IG so I Can Follow?

KristinStansell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A light colored or white background would make the black animal stand out! Light blue for the blue eyed horse!!!!!

AlexandraSmith
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the opposite is true... If you light for the cat, the background would be completely blown out if was white

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AnnaSerbina
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool! It's hard to get a portrait of animals, they are very mobile and do not sit in one place =)

MelissaLaPera
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning pictures full of personality and the character of the animal! Would love to make some paintings of these inspiring subjects!

JazmineBrockington
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think black cats are notoriously hard to photograph and it's sad if anyone thinks so!!

surfmadpig
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Also, cat color has nothing to do with race (most of the time). It's like saying blonde people tend to like carrots.

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AngelicaDigiArt
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they all are stunning, my favorite is the black cat, it is hard to capture the fur texture of them and you did an amazing job

JessicaBrewer
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I had a black kitty that i ended up rehoming to an elderly lady, but he loved having his picture taken

AlexRichards
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I had your talent. I'm working on a project for school where I need to take pictures of dogs in a shelter. It is sooooo difficult!

Kristie Nakamoto
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, love these. Wish you could take a soulful photo of my 17 year old cat before she dies.

sctntxtn13
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww yhe pug looks like its going to cry. The rest are beautiful! God's amazing creatures

Lex
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to add a portrait of my animals, too bad I cant.

Lex
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the black cat you could put- the mysterious and majestic one.

Stanky
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos and beautiful animals. Tartufo Photo title could be The Shadow :)

JonThomasSankey
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I love horses and animals. Can you put more pictures of animals on the page?" Azalia, my 6 year old daughter.

MariaHooning
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love, love, love! I could look at these all day! Thank You. :)

DebbieAshmon
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos!!! Owen has beautiful colorful eyes and Lissie needs cataract surgery ;)

MerryMarjie
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolute genius. You have captured every animal in detail and have presented such wonder-filled pictures for us to see!

FvdH
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are great portraits. As an animal-psycholist I write personal biographies, but this comes closer ...

PatriciaHannigan-White
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful portraits . I also think the blue-eyed horse composition is stunning.

GreetDieren
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great "faces" The black cat: Black is beautiful!! My daughter hase one, hy hates flashlights so we never get his eyes oke on a picture.

BebaBalasevic
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Impessive! :) you have just made my day. I haven't seen anything deep and alive as this in a while.

LauraMay
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps it's a bit evil, but I really want to see gin & lissie in the same room :-)

DianaOrr-Bliffert
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your portraits are beautiful!I don't know how you did it, and each animal shows their spirit.

DebiRagan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He does not possess the facial structure nor the neck of an Arab... At least a purebred

DebiRagan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He is not. He does not possess the facial structure of an Arabian..Possibly a small part A

CynthiaMiller
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so wonderful. Scuba is my favorite. I love his expression.

SmileMaldonado
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think is very cool to take picture of animals it is fun, I do it too, and love it makes my happy.

JenJohnstone
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They really do show their personalities. All animals have their own unique personalities. ;)

FritzDacquigan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved all them darlings! And I didn't know horses could have blue eyes. :)

BronnieRoberts
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are beautiful for the simplicity and the character they capture.

KimAwui
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pictures! So much character in their faces. Loved it! :)

JosieZhang
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it! Such characters- please check out my animal portraits also :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

JosieZhang
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it- such characters. Please check out my portraits of animals too :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

CarineHaรฏdopoulo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They are all beautiful animals! And the pics show their true beauty! This job must be difficult but so great to do

JacquieHill
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous photos, you've captured the essence of each animal beautifully, well done. Particularly love Maffalda - fab.

JoanLong
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful pictures! I absolutely love the expression on Scuba's face!

LizSutton
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are all beautiful, you captured their emotions perfectly. Have you tried Dacshunds? They're tough!

LouieNeira
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish you could've added how long each session took. I'm sure some were more difficult than others.

LindaMcClainBasile
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome pictures! Just love how they look so serious and wise. Makes me want to toss a ball or piece of yarn to watch them light up.

Noor
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha I love how the first cat, Scuba, isn't impressed with your skills :D He says "Hmpf" I on the other hand am.

SueTague
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos! Each shows so much personality of the dogs.

ValรฉriaCamargo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous! Congratulations, it is indeed very hard to take closeups of animals. I have tried zillions of times to do that with my pets.

MarilynBaldwin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They all show their personalities. For Tartufo - "Basement Cat in the Basement"

OanaMarin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! What you do is cool and the result is perfect! I try to do this with dogs on my IG account @dogsinamsterdam Heb je IG so I Can Follow?

KristinStansell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A light colored or white background would make the black animal stand out! Light blue for the blue eyed horse!!!!!

AlexandraSmith
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the opposite is true... If you light for the cat, the background would be completely blown out if was white

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