Each photoshoot was a different adventure that couldn't be possible without the heroes of the project — the beautiful dogs and their infinitely dedicated owners who were ready to drive for many hours in a car, or even fly in a plane, help position a dog in a water breeze from a waterfall, walk through cold, glacially fed rivers or stand in the pouring rain with their four-legged models — just to achieve the perfect shot.

Editing a single photo from this project took me from 30 minutes up to even two hours, as I care about the smallest details and I want to use the full potential of the scene. 

Dog photography came naturally to me from my passion for dogs and art that I had since I was a little kid. When my first dog, golden retriever Kiara, joined my family, it was my big dream coming true, which inspired me to capture most of our moments together on camera. As a kid, I also loved drawing and digital painting, which was the first form of art that got me interested. Connecting dogs and art together into a passion, and now — a job is my perfect combination.

There were quite a few challenges I had to go through while creating this project. Accessing those locations wasn't easy — to get to the famous Trolltunga, we had to walk a total of 28 km in one day. To get to the beautiful glacier lagoon in Alaska, we had to fly in a little, private plane. Though those are great challenges, the views on the way for both of those were stunning and it was definitely one of the best parts of that adventure.

What turned out most challenging, in terms of the shooting, was taking photos by, in, and behind waterfalls — darkness and water covering my lens within seconds didn't help to get the perfect picture. Sometimes it was heavily raining as well — as the weather in those places is really unpredictable and can change every 5 minutes! Luckily, my brave and adventurous models and their handlers didn't mind getting wet, and I learned to always carry a lens wipe and a towel with me!

Another challenge was to find specific models to take part in my project. I always try to find the most suitable models for conditions and location, in terms of the look and character. For example — the double coat of Siberian huskies was necessary, as some shots from this project were taken in an ice cave, at a temperature of -20 Celsius.

I have always loved dogs, so it is a total win-win that I can connect my work with them, spend time with them and express myself by photographing them in beautiful places, meeting their great owners. I also love the fact that I can bring my own ideas and visions to reality to share them with the world. All of those combined make each shooting a great, joyful adventure, which results in a form of art.

I am currently working on a project about dogs in the landscapes of the USA. So far, besides Alaska, I have visited two different states — California and Nevada.

My other "new project" just turned 9 months old! Her name is Zireael and she is an almost all-black border collie that joined my team last year. She is inspiring me in completely different ways than her older "sister" Ciri, who is almost all white. They couldn't be more different. Right now I am preparing and teaching Zira all the secrets of being a top dog model.