The right photographer can bring out a surprising side of their subject.
PhotographerJohnny Kaapareveals the different emotions of his local red squirrels.
His portraits showcase the multiple facets of their personalities, from sassy to silly to surprised.
Kaapa’s animal portraits feel relatable to us humans, making each image a delight.
Kaapa hasspent a lot of timebefriending the squirrels that live near his home in Sweden.
Over the past year, however, he observed and photographed his friend Wonky and her babies.
The creature and her kids had just moved to a new squirrel drey, aka their tree nest.
Kaapa photographed them using his outdoor squirrel studio, which includes lights and a reflector.
But ultimately, the shot is up to the squirrel.
This period doesn’t last more than one to two weeks.
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Photographer Johnny Kaapa reveals the different emotions of his local red squirrels.
His portraits showcase the multiple facets of their personalities, from sassy to silly to surprised.
Kaapa’s animal portraits feel relatable to us humans, making each image a delight.
Kaapa photographs the squirrels using his outdoor squirrel studio, which includes lights and a reflector.
But ultimately, each shot is up to the squirrel.
