This German shorthaired pointer dog takes on many roles other than a canine on a daily basis. His owner, Stuttgart-based photographer Samuel Jurcic, dresses him up in a variety of homemade costumes and posts the outcomes to Instagram. Most canines would have an issue wearing the costumes, let alone posing for a picture, but Jurcic’s dog doesn't seem to mind. It's incredibly poised and properly positioned in every shot, which makes for an even more whimsical photo series.
Some of the cosplay ideas include a chicken, a royal, Mickey Mouse, a telephone and Shakespeare. Other photos are also more imaginative and needed to be digitally imposed. For example, in one photo where the dog has a gloomy expression, Jurcic doodled a dark storm cloud over its head.
Cosplay Canine Portraits
Samuel Jurcic Takes Playful Portraits of His German Shorthaired Pointer
Trend Themes
1. Pet Cosplay Trend - Pet owners are increasingly using cosplay to dress up their pets and share pictures on social media, creating opportunity for pet clothing and accessory companies to provide customer-tailored costumes and accessories.
2. DIY Pet Costume Trend - Pet owners are embracing DIY costumes for their pets, with opportunities for craft stores and online marketplaces to offer pet costume-making supplies and tutorials.
3. Fantasy Pet Photography Trend - With the popularity of whimsical pet photography, there is an opportunity for professional photographers to specialize in creating innovative and imaginative pet portraits.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Clothing and Accessories Industry - The pet cosplay trend creates an opportunity for companies in the pet clothing and accessories industry to develop new product lines, such as pet costumes tailored to the cosplay community.
2. Craft and Hobby Stores Industry - The DIY pet costume trend presents an opportunity for craft and hobby stores to offer pet costume-making materials and supplies, as well as tutorials and classes.
3. Pet Photography Industry - The trend of fantasy pet photography creates an opportunity for professional photographers to specialize in creating imaginative and whimsical pet portraits.