Dogs: 500 Pooch Portraits to Brighten Your Day

by Michelle Perkins

Overview

Ask any dog lover: dogs and puppies are the best thing ever! Dogs lift our moods, lower our blood pressure, and improve our sense of well-being. In fact, people who have pets in their lives even live longer! In this book, we’ve collected 500 photos that capturing the beauty and personality of a wide range of breeds—and wide variety of dogs’ favorite activities, from lazy naps to spirited romps on the beach. Inspirational quotes about dogs and their honored roles in our families add another level of optimism and love. This book is perfect for moms, grandparents, teachers, kids or anyone who might need a little lift. Just a few minutes with these adorable canine faces provides a boost that will last all day!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682033326
Publisher:	Amherst Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/15/2018
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,006,433
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Photographer, writer, and designer Michelle Perkins has worked in the photography publishing industry for nearly 20 years. Her images and articles have appeared in Shutterbug, Rangefinder, AfterCapture, Metropolitan Bride, and Fearless Photographers. She is the author of over a dozen instructional books for professional photographers, including the popular “500 Poses” reference series, How to Photograph Weddings: Behind the Scenes with 25 Top Pros, and Professional Portrait Lighting: Techniques and Images from Professional Photographers. In addition, she has designed interiors and covers for photography books by industry leaders like Neal Urban, Neil van Niekerk, Mimika Cooney, Tim Kelly, Tamara Lackey, Michael Mowbray, and Lori Nordstrom. She has worked as a photography and design consultant on publications for Oxford UniversityPress and Rizzoli. She resides in Buffalo, NY.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Fast Asleep 2. Dogs Love Water 3. Running and Playing 4. Snuggles 5. Portraits—Silly and Sweet Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

I could almost feel their cold noses and wet kisses. I have never wanted to hug a book this much. The photos are warm and bright, pulling you right into a delightful canine world.” —Amy Smith, writer at www.madandbean.com

“The pictures of dogs in this book are perfect for boosting mood and reducing anxiety. Research suggests that spending as little as fifteen minutes skimming through the kind of images in this book is enough to reduce negative mood, increase concentration on difficult tasks, and lower anxiety.” —Shira Gabriel, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology at the Universityat Buffalo, SUNY

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