Dramatic Portraits Of Black Shelter Dogs Bring Out Their Overlooked Beauty And Elegance
Animal photographer Shaina Fishman shared her eye-opening portraits of black rescue dogs in her project named Overlooked Black Dogs. The project features various beautiful and adoptable dogs with the purpose of highlighting their beauty and combating the black dog syndrome.
In this collection of portraits, Shaina skillfully captures the incredible looks and personalities of each pup. The dogs pose in front of a black background with perfect lighting, which brings out their luscious fur and expressive eyes.
This monochromatic theme adds an element of calmness to the portraits and emphasizes the dogs' dark color. It also showcases the patience these adorable dogs exhibit as they wait to find their new homes.
The series was created in collaboration with Foster Dogs NYC to increase the chances of black dogs being adopted. Most potential adopters use pictures to find possible new pets, and black dogs are difficult to photograph, resulting in an unrealistically poor depiction of these dogs.
As a professional animal photographer, Fishman wanted to address this problem through her project. Many of the dogs featured here have been adopted since the series was shared, giving hope to Foster Dogs NYC and Fishman that we can eliminate this bias through better photography and increased awareness.
Group photo!
Hmmm?
Loving the messy look of this pup.
He can't believe what he heard.
This dog's looking wise with his old-man beard.
"Get my better side."
We hope you enjoyed the pictures you've seen so far because we certainly did. Seeing these wonderful dogs can really make you wonder why anyone would have a negative opinion about them.
However, many people still harbor the stigma surrounding black dogs, believing they are all super scary and dangerous. It's very important to try to change that opinion, and we hope these photos can truly make a difference.
If you're still not convinced that these dogs are as adorable as they come, there are more photos waiting for you, along with an incredible video to top it all off.
Too cool to look at the camera.
Still adorable, regardless of age.
Those beautiful eyes are just what you need to comfort you.
Go loco!
Who could ever think this happy doggo could be dangerous!
A magnificent photo.
Lots of love for pugs.
Check out this video featuring these wonderful pups and a powerful message.
These portraits have been a treat to look at. Every single photo is a work of art on its own, and when put together, they create a truly wonderful collection that we're happy to have had the chance to explore.
Fishman has once again proven what an incredible photographer she is. Not only do the photos look great, but they also raise awareness about a significant issue we face: the "black dog syndrome."
She wanted more people to pay attention to this, and she found the best way to do it. We believe that this collection can make a difference.
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