# Polaroid Pooch Photos Mark Peckmezian Finds in Dogs Some Beautiful Vintage Inspirations By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-peckmezian1 References: [markpeckmezian](http://www.markpeckmezian.com/index.html) & [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2011/11/14/dogs/) Dogs are humans' best friends, so it only seems right to honor them by creating a [lovely photographic series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-portraits-of-pets) like the one done by artist Mark Peckmezian. The Canadian photographer captures the animals in all sort of different moments and occasions, showing the wide variety of facial expressions and reactions felt by the canines. Shot in many locations, the black and white photographs have a certain nostalgia imprinted on them by Peckmezian's use of a technique that simulates a [Polaroid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-i2-camera) picture. Also, the images have a vintage touch, which makes them more intriguing and personal. Finally, humor is also present in this series, as dogs appear in unexpected places while striking hilarious poses. Mark Peckmezian is a well-known photographer who has exhibited in Canada and internationally. His work has also been published in Prefix Photo, The Walrus, on the cover of Report on Business and Function. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Pet Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create vintage-inspired pet portraits using techniques that simulate old Polaroid pictures. - **Humorous Animal Portraits:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to capture animals in unexpected places and create humorous and entertaining images. - **Emotionally Expressive Animal Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to showcase the wide range of facial expressions and reactions of animals, evoking emotion in viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new techniques and styles to create unique pet portraits and capture the essence of animals. - **Art:** Artists can use animals as subjects for humorous and emotionally expressive artwork, attracting a wide audience. - **Publishing:** Publishers can feature nostalgic and humorous animal photography in books, magazines, and online platforms, appealing to animal lovers and photography enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [AI Pet Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfoto.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-i2-camera.md) - [AI Pet Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-lens-ai.md) - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai.md) - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md)