I wanted to capture each dogs unique personality.
Rius decided to make the dogs belongings a key part of the portraits.
So how does he channel all that frustration?
“THE FETCHER” aka Knuckles / Australian Shepherd, 7 years old
By chewing everything he can!
Her personal objects include pink outfits, booties, and even nail polish.
Then there’s Zig, a 3-year-old Afghan Hound who competes in dog shows.
‘THE BEST IN SHOW' aka Zig / Afghan Hound, 3 years old
Not all of Rius subjects are pampered pooches though.
Before Marmaduke, the 7.5-year-old Pitbull mix was rescued, he lived on the streets.
Hes photographed next to a collection of rotten food.
“THE PRINCESS” aka Lola Rose / Maltese Shih Tzu mix, 1.3 years old
Rius says, Life on the streets is very rough, tiresome, and hopeless.
Check out the seriesA Dogs Lifebelow and find more from the photographer onAlicia Rius website.
Animal portrait photographer Alicia RiusA Dogs Lifeseries captures dogs alongside the objects that define them.
‘THE STRAY' aka Marmaduke / Shar Pei Pitbull mix, 7.5 years old
‘THE NEUROTIC' aka Bear / English Bulldog, 4.5 years old
‘THE SENIOR' aka Magda / Cocker Spaniel Dachshund mix, 13.3 years old
