This stray dog photography series, captured by photographer Sam Edmonds, shows a community of orphaned street children and their stray dogs in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. The boys live in a park called Robindro Shorbod, which they share with ten beloved stray dogs.
For the series, dubbed 'Robindra Boys,' the photographer asked the boys not to pose, and instead took photos of them as they engaged organically with the street dog dearest to them. The photos have a dark background and show boy and dog in an awkward but comforting embrace.
This stray dog photography series was made possible by Obhoyaronno, an NGO that spays, neuters and vaccinates street dogs before returning them to the location where they were found.
What's Driving This Trend
- Community-based Photography
- Opportunity to explore the lives of marginalized communities through the lens of photography.
- Organic Portraiture
- Opportunity to capture authentic moments by encouraging subjects to be themselves in front of the camera.
- Animal-assisted Therapy
- Opportunity to utilize the bond between humans and animals for therapeutic purposes.
Who This Affects Most
- NGO and Non-profit
- Opportunity for NGOs and non-profit organizations to support and document the lives of marginalized groups through photography projects.
- Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to explore unconventional subjects and capture meaningful moments.
- Animal Welfare
- Opportunity to promote awareness and support organizations that work towards the well-being of stray animals.
