SHAINA FISHMAN

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Yellow rain boots are always fashionable and eternally iconic. The rain boots paired with the Dalmatian make this one of my favorite images. It’s playful, it’s bright, and funny, and it’s a just little bit ridiculous. I saved these boots after the shoot for Neve and Laine to wear. They don’t fit yet but would have been perfect for splashing in the rain puddles after yesterday’s rain storm. I haven’t jumped in a rain puddle for many many years, at least not on purpose. The depth of NYC sidewalk corners can be very deceiving! One day soon I look forward to jumping in puddles with Neve and Laine during a warm summer rainstorm. 🌧 #dalmatian #yellowrainboots — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2ONl4fX

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Today I’m sending some love your way. Let’s all be a little kinder. Let’s all pay it forward. Let’s all make an effort to make someone else’s day better. Let’s all do a random act of kindness. Let’s all work together to make this world a better, safer, and happier place. xoxo ❤️🎈 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2YSco7T

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We all know what Friday Feels look like but do you know what Monday Feels look like? Asked and answered (in the photo above). This little guy was not as grumpy as he looks. Quite the opposite in fact. He did not want to be alone on set. He wanted to cuddle and be close to anyone that came near. I don’t think he really enjoyed being photographed alone but he was super happy when he was able to snuggle up with another pug on set. Those old man “eyebrows” sure are deceiving. #pug — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2MFRfel

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Hello Saturday. I’ve been waiting all week for you. #caturday — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2Keo1Sb

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Digging into the archives and found this image. Last year I photographed Kerri at @socialteesnyc. Lately I’ve been posting a good amount images from the archives because all the projects I’ve been shooting I can’t yet share. Top secret projects... we’ll maybe not top secret but definitely confidential. Not only that but I’m also super behind on editing for my personal projects. One of these days I will catch up. Maybe once the kids go off to college 🤦‍♀️ #adoptdontshop — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2yvAWIX

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It took a bit of coaxing to get these two to sit together. The adult had little to no interest in the puppy. A whole lot of patience and some high value treats and they cooperated. This image was taken for my book Between Two Dogs. #betweentwodogs #rhodesianridgeback Late night posting again! 😬 Shoutout to all my West coast peeps who will actually see this post. I WILL beat the algorithms 🎉 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2Ovz4uB

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Just laying here on the couch (actually sitting at my desk) wondering if anyone looks at Instagram this late. Eleven PM is not an ideal time to be posting on here. The chances of you seeing this post is significantly smaller. But somehow I could not get my act together to post at a “prime” time. Help me out and tag someone would might appreciate this image or just my account in general. Later in the week I’m doing my very first giveaway. Can you believe it? I can’t. But it’s a good one and it’s happening. Stay tuned. This dog’s name is Yoshi. It was easy for me to capture this image because all he had to do was sit on the couch and look cute. And he was very good at sitting still and looking cute. #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2SRUUa4

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Biting into Monday! It’s been super hard motivating myself after vacation. Not only is the weather gorgeous but my to-do list is running off the page making it hard to find a starting point. Im sure I’m not the only one to add little things to my to-do list just for the satisfaction of crossing them off. Posting to Instagram today was not on the list but maybe I’ll add it now! #mondaymotivation #lhasaapso #dogtreat #biteintoit #nomnomnom — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2YxMavc

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When you need a vacation after a vacation. Taking a “vacation” with kids is less of a vacation and more of a trip. I’ve been a bit absent on Instagram these past few days because I needed a bit of a break from something. There are no breaks from being a mom so work had to take the back seat. Back to it, back to reality, back to work tomorrow! #meow #cat #catyawn — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2GtNSDD

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Running away from Monday. The puppy is Monday! It’s easy to run away from responsibility while on vacation 🤘🌞 #frenchbulldog #betweentwodogs — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2y0mQiy

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Lazy like a Caturday morning. This shot was for a commercial client. The concept did not entail the cat laying on his side looking lazy. But that’s what he wanted to do so that’s what I shot. He eventually cooperated with our requests and sat down per the specs. #goodcat #caturday — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2Gn0nAE

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FaceApp is adding wrinkles to everyone. I’m over here wondering if it will add more wrinkles to a Shar-Pei. I’m giving the app a hard pass. No need to see what I could potentially look like in 30-40 years. But I will be applying a bit extra anti-wrinkle cream on my face tonight. #sharpei #sharpeipuppy #wrinkles — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LryUSL

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This image is timeless! One of the many great things about animal photography is that images don’t have to look dated. Sure, there are trends with lighting, backgrounds, techniques, etc. I try to not shift my work based on those trends. Of course I am influenced by trends and I experiment with what trends fit my aesthetic. In the beginning of my career I liked shooting on color backgrounds. Then for a long time I only wanted to shoot on white. Lately I have been more inspired by color and want to use more color in my work. Aside from that tidbit, what year do you think I shot this image? Do you think it looks dated? And for those who really know my work, what is the major thing I did for this image that you rarely see in my work today? I’ll post the answers Tuesday night in stories and comment on this post. #canyouguess #timeless #dogphotography #windmachine — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2NXmyE0

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From cuddling Dalmatians to cuddling Corgis. Cuddling puppies never gets old. Maybe that’s my next book, just dogs cuddling. 💡 #corgi #corgisofinstagram #betweentwodogs — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2G6Qebc

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Dalmatians! Because everyone loves this image and tbh I’m feeling a little lazy today. #dalmatian #puppies #puppycuddles #puppypile — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LO2rFp

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How is it that I’m more tired today after a long holiday weekend? Anyone else? 🙋‍♀️ #goldenretriever — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2S7y91t

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I usually only post cats on Saturday (because #caturday) but I should really post them more often. I photograph just as many cats as I do dogs. I am often asked if I also photograph cats. Which is then follow up with the question of which I like photographing better. The answers to those questions are yes and I like them equally. Photographing cats and dogs can be very different. If I photographed only dogs or only cats I’d likely get bored. I like to change things up and have variety in my projects. New challenges to tackle, new concepts to bring to reality. What’s the point of all this? I don’t really know. Perhaps a friendly reminder that I also photograph cats and maybe I’ll start posting more of them during the week. Also, I recently updated the cats portfolio on ShainaFishman.com. Enjoy this beautiful cat in profile and for more cats go to the link in my bio. #happymonday #rescuecat — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2L8mWgH