Dutch photographer Maarten Wetsema is a photographer who clearly loves dogs and also has an eye for furniture design. His dogshoots show his affinity for animals as he manages to coax them to pose like human fashion models. It’s amazing how he manages to get the dogs into some unlikely positions.
Wetsema has exhibited his work in a number of countries. He has four main collections which include not only his dogshoots, but also portraits and photographs of dogs in the home environment.
Fashionable Canine Photography
Designer Dutch Dogshoots by Maarten Wetsema
Trend Themes
1. Canine Fashion Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with fashion designers to create stylish attire specifically for dogs to be photographed in.
2. Animal Humanization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products and services that enhance the bond between humans and their pets, such as personalized photography experiences like Maarten Wetsema's dogshoots.
3. Creative Pet Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing unconventional photography techniques and props to capture unique and captivating pet portraits.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing dogwear collections in collaboration with photographers to cater to the growing trend of fashionable pet photography.
2. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating specialized photography studios or services specifically focused on capturing high-quality pet portraits like Maarten Wetsema's unique approach.
3. Pet Care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering personalized pet photography packages as part of comprehensive pet care services, appealing to pet owners seeking unique ways to celebrate their companions.