Photographer Adam Voorhes is a shutterbug with a unique eye for the unusual. His photography style has earned him accolades from members of the photography establishment, including scoring a runner-up nod in both Amazon and Time’s Magazine Cover of the Year contest in 2009.
Looking through Adam Voorhes’ collection of dignified animal portraits, it’s easy to see why his avant-garde style has helped him carve a comfortable niche for himself in the photography world. In Adam Voorhes’ animal portrait series, he manages to make dogs, goats, iguanas, and bears alike appear stately, stylish, and strong. In just about every photograph, the animal exudes a confidence befitting a gorgeous supermodel, giving Adam Voorhes the hook he needs for his series—these animals know they’re posing, and they know how to do it well.
It’s for reasons like this that Adam Voorhes has captured the eye of corporate advertising agencies. His impressive client list includes work for American Airlines, Conde Nast, and Esquire. Take a look through his zoo animal portrait series to see how he did it.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Avant-garde Animal Photography
- Innovative animal photography that showcases subjects in a dignified manner.
- Alternative Animal Models
- The incorporation of unique animal portraits into various marketing and advertising campaigns.
- Animal Humanization
- An increasing interest in presenting animals as dignified, sentient creatures with personalities.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Photography may benefit from exploring new, avant-garde approaches to animal portraiture.
- Advertising
- Advertising campaigns can explore the use of animal portraits as a means of connecting with audiences in a unique way.
- Zoos and Animal Sanctuaries
- Zoos and animal sanctuaries can use this approach to showcase their animals in a unique, dignified way that may help increase visitor engagement.
