Dogtography. Kaylee Greer

Dogtography

chosen to traverse the farthest stretches of the earth with for forever. (And who I’d keep choosing, over and over again.)

Sam, you are the shoulders upon which I stand. You are the sparkling, unshakeable strength of stone upon which I’ve built my mountain. You hold me up, so that even in the deepest swaths of dark I still catch a lucky glimpse of a blinking blanket of stars. You tip the light away from you, ever so gently, so its photons change course and flicker in my direction. You think I haven’t seen you do it, but I have. Your support is indescribable. As I sit here staring at this blank page dreaming up words that might be big enough to describe you, I find myself knowing better. There is no combination of nouns, adjectives, and verbs, in any cadence or any order, that would be sufficient to share with the world the exact kind of magic that you’ve brought to me. For every mile across those stretches of highway that we’ve put beneath our tires, for every death grip on your hand at 30,000 feet as we bounce through turbulent air in search of another adventure, for every shoot that leaves us mud-caked and laughing, for every lick of a lonely shelter dog whose day you’ve changed with your quiet love, I thank you. For every grain of sand in our eyes in whipping windy salt flats, for every bead of sweat in Costa Rican jungles, for every wounded shin on Virgin Island coral, for every Roman raindrop in our sleepy midnight eyes—all in the name of telling the stories of dogs across the world—I thank you. You’ve stood by my side through every dark night, and every brighter tomorrow. If it wasn’t for you serendipitously dancing through my life, I think I might still be wandering the earth, wide-eyed and searching for a reason. You were the compass that pointed me towards my biggest, scariest dream. The kind so insurmountable, you run away from it in fear, because deep in your heart, you tell yourself you weren’t built for it. But each and every time I muttered the words, “I can’t” you were by my side with one simple retort:

“You can.”

There will never be enough stars flickering in the galaxy upon which I could count the ways I thank you.

KAYLEE GREER is an international multi-award-winning photographer and a creative leader in her industry. As one of the most sought after “dogtographers“ in the world, Kaylee’s instantly recognizable images grace books, magazines, products, packaging, calendars, greeting cards, and advertising campaigns for some of the biggest pet brands on earth. A passionate and energetic instructor, Kaylee has spoken at esteemed industry conferences, taught once-in-a-lifetime workshops in unforgettable locations, and mentored students from across the globe in the art of dog photography. She is the star of a National Geographic WILD television mini-series called “Pupparazzi” which chronicles the colorful photographer’s adventures across America. Kaylee is known for her love of vibrant colors and her imagery’s emphasis on the comedy and character that is so uniquely canine. Her vivid photographic style is drawn directly from the inspiration she finds inside the soul of a dog. Most importantly, Kaylee has dedicated her life to telling the stories of dogs who have been forgotten and left behind. She has traveled to animal shelters all over the world with the mission of giving a voice to the voiceless, and capturing the beauty of the canine spirit through the power of photography.

LET’S TALK DOG BODY LANGUAGE

Energy

Do Your Homework

IT’S ALL IN THE APPROACH

Positive Reinforcement

SPECIFIC DOG BODY LANGUAGE SITUATIONS

Lip Licking