Emma, the American bulldog next door

Dogs are definitely one of my passions. Not dogs that are dainty and pretty (although those will pass as well), but more dogs who are clumsy, maybe have a hard time keeping their tongues in their mouths, who will step on you (by accident and out of love) and crush your foot with their massive body weight while digging their claws into your flesh. Yes, those kinds of dogs. I like personality and love.

I can’t help but feel love, pity and an overdose of cuteness every time I see Emma. I think her owners pretty much expect a shriek from me every time we bump into each other. She is the most round, clumsy and loving thing I’ve ever encountered.

The 85mm lense creates stunning portraits – as you can see Emma came out looking quite modelesque.

I love how the photography subject is the main focus with the chaos of legs and fingers happening all around her, almost creating a vignette.

And… turn! Just wanted to demonstrate how beautifully her tongue hangs out from the other side.