Human and animal

From the moment humans first tamed animals about 10,000 years ago, animals have played a big role in people's lives. Even though at first domestic animals were used for meat, milk, and hides, as time passed, humans realized that they are not just food but living and breathing creatures. They began to see them as their friends who would accompany them while hunting, traveling, or guarding their homes. However, there was always something special but complex in the relationship between humans…

Africa: San girl with cheetah, Namibia, Gregory Colbert

Vintage mexican style kitten Paston - etsy Feline and canine diversity Both the dog and cat species have evolved to have a bunch of fascinating breeds and appearances. In the Chinese Zodiac, the dog is born under the sign of loyalty and there is no question about this deep trait, while the cat is born under the influence of feminine luck and mystique. Anubis in Egyptian mysticism was a dog who was a protector in the underworld and a guide for souls. In ancient Egypt, the cat was revered as a…

These pictures are what dreams and fairytales are made of—Russian photographer Katerina Plotnikova creates beautiful portraits that balance between the real and surreal. While she nails lighting, composition, and other important aspects of the craft, arguably the most impressive feature of Plotnikova's work is her feature of animals that we aren't used to seeing in fine-art photography. Like a bear. Or a moose.

Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya is a portrait photographer who shows people and animals in a very sensitive way. As she says, “I strive to show both the external and internal beauty of people and animals, as well as highlight their uniqueness, depth, and individuality. I dream that every person who has an unusual appearance will believe in their beauty.”

Bamiyan, Afghanistan

Man and beast, living in peace

I'm an international award-winning children’s portrait photographer in Beaver, West Virginia with eight years of experience in the field. I'm also a mom of four who loves animals.

Lovely woman playing with Siamese cat at home. Friendship between humans and animals