# Animal Personality Profiles Photographer David Boni Captures Animals Up Close and Personal By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-boni References: [designswan](http://www.designswan.com/archives/fantastic-animals-portraits-by-david-boni.html) & [davidboni](http://www.davidboni.com/animals) Photographer David Boni captured a variety of animals in a much more intimate and personal way than they are normally seen. Fascinated by [animal portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio), Boni wanted to showcase the creatures in their natural habitat and more importantly, with their personalities shining through. The obvious challenge here would have been getting each of the animals to stand still in order to take photographs. However, David Boni pulled through and the results are spectacular. Boni did a great job of capturing the animals in photos that allow them to demonstrate their unique personalities. For instance, who knew that a zebra could look so shy? Next time you're [at the zoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reserve-hotel), remember these David Boni photographs and smile at the animals you're looking at -- except for the duck; he doesn't look too friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal Personality Portraits:** Creating personalized portraits of different animals with a focus on their unique personalities. - **Intimate Animal Photography:** Taking close-up photographs of animals to capture their personalities and natural behaviors. - **Animal Wellbeing Awareness:** Increasing awareness and understanding about the emotional and mental wellbeing of animals, in addition to their physical health. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Photography:** Creating personalized pet portraits that highlight the unique personalities of animals. - **Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries:** Using intimate and personalized animal photography to promote conservation efforts and to educate visitors about the importance of animal behavior and wellbeing. - **Animal Therapy:** Using personalized animal portraits and intimate animal photography to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health of humans, highlighting the important bond between humans and their pets and/or therapy animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-affirm.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Adorable Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberrys-holiday-campaign.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [AI Pet Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-lens-ai.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md)