Licking Dog Portraits

Photographer Ty Foster Captures Different Dogs in Mid-Lick

The premise behind dog photographer and enthusiast Ty Foster's latest photo project was a relatively simple one -- give a dog a scoop of peanut butter and take a picture.

Of course it wasn't that overly simple, but nonetheless the end result is a charming collection of 91 different dog portraits captured in the middle of licking away a sticky peanut butter treat. The collection has actually now been put together with Knock Knock publishing for a photo book project simply titled 'Lick.'

Ty Foster was inspired to take on this interesting endeavor during a photoshoot for a client whose dog was becoming disinterested in the shoot. After giving the dog a treat of peanut butter, he captured the canine's humorous reaction, and decided the charming outtakes were good enough to repeat with a wide variety of other dogs.

Pet Photography
The trend of capturing unique and charming photos of pets, like Ty Foster's dog portraits, provides opportunities for photographers to offer specialized pet photography services.
Unique Animal Portraits
The trend of creating unconventional animal portraits, such as dogs in mid-lick, opens up opportunities for artists and photographers to showcase their creativity and capture unique moments.
Interactive Photo Books
The trend of creating interactive photo books, like Ty Foster's 'Lick' project, presents opportunities for publishers to engage readers with interactive and visually captivating content.

Where This Applies

Photography
The photography industry has the potential to capitalize on the trend of capturing unique and charming photos of pets, like Ty Foster's dog portraits.
Art
The art industry can embrace the trend of creating unconventional animal portraits, such as dogs in mid-lick, to attract and engage art enthusiasts.
Publishing
The publishing industry can explore the trend of creating interactive photo books, like Ty Foster's 'Lick' project, to deliver unique and immersive reading experiences to their audience.
SCORE
3.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 71%
Activity 36%
Freshness 8%

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