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Object-Holding Puppy Pictures

The Things Maddie Won't Eat Photos Feature a Dog Holding Items

— September 3, 2012 — Tech
Maddie the dog has become somewhat of an Instagram celebrity, and the Things Maddie Won't Eat hashtag photo series by Theron Humphrey is the latest in a series of stunts that this dog can do.

Maddie is probably one of the most well-trained dogs ever photographed. Humphrey has been taking numerous photos of Maddie holding items in her mouth and posing. The items include a stuffed toy Hermit the frog, an old school Nintendo controller and a lightbulb. Theron tags all photos with #thingsmaddiewonteat, and you can find more of them on his Instagram feed @thiswildidea.

Theron Humphrey is a photographer that came up with the idea of traveling across the country and photographing strangers while finding out their personal stories. He is calling his journey 'This Wild Idea,' and he brought along his pet dog Maddie for most of the trip.
Trend Themes
1. Dog Photography Trend - Capturing dogs in unique poses or situations, such as Maddie holding items, is a growing trend in pet photography.
2. Instagram Pet Celebrities Trend - Pets with large followings on social media platforms like Instagram are becoming popular influencers, presenting opportunities for brand collaborations.
3. Storytelling Through Pet Photography Trend - Photographers incorporating personal stories and journeys into their pet photography projects are tapping into a trend that resonates with audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Photography - Professional photographers specializing in unique pet portraits have an opportunity to create captivating and viral content through innovative concepts like object-holding pictures.
2. Social Media Marketing - Brands can leverage the popularity and influence of Instagram pet celebrities, like Maddie, to promote their products or services to a dedicated and engaged pet-loving audience.
3. Digital Content Creation - Content creators who combine photography skills with storytelling can produce compelling pet-focused content that resonates with viewers, potentially leading to collaborations and sponsorships.
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