# Expressive Animal Portraits Ralph Hargarten’s Dogs Have an Uncanny Human Resemblance By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-09-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-hargarten-dogs1 References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ralph-hargarten-dogs-life) & [ralphhargarten.de](http://www.ralphhargarten.de/portfolio/a-dogs-life/) We never quite know what dogs are thinking, but occasionally, we get a glimpse of their facial expressions that can convey a fleeting anthropomorphized emotion. German photograph Ralph Hargarten has managed to capture such emotions of our canine companions in a series of photographs titled 'A Dog’s Life.' The dogs, with names like Greta, Fay, Jannis and Clinton, are captured with some stern, bemusing and endearing expressions that show a deeper sense of contemplation than we would normally find without freezing frame. “Most dogs have human names, so why not [photograph] them like humans,” says Hargarten. “In my pictures, I tried to catch different expressions as I would do with people.” Judging by the pictures, the dogs look to have already become more than accustomed to the attention we give them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pet Photography:** The trend of capturing expressive animal portraits has the potential to disrupt the pet photography industry by focusing on conveying emotions and personalities in pets. - **Anthropomorphic Products:** The trend of capturing human-like expressions in animals could disrupt the pet products industry by inspiring the creation of more anthropomorphic products designed to mimic human emotions. - **Pet Social Media Influencers:** The trend of expressive animal portraits could disrupt the marketing industry through the rise of pet social media influencers featuring high-quality, emotional pet photography on their platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Photography:** The pet photography industry could embrace the trend of capturing expressive animal portraits, potentially leading to a rise in demand for high-quality, professional pet photographers. - **Pet Products:** The pet products industry may be disrupted by the trend of anthropomorphic products as a way to create deeper connections between pets and owners. - **Marketing:** The marketing industry could benefit from the trend of pet social media influencers featuring high-quality, emotional pet photography on their platforms, potentially influencing consumer behavior and purchasing decisions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [AI Pet Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfoto.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md) - [AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics.md)