By
Ron Schmidt
Piece description from the artist
"Scoop" (Yellow Labrador Retriever)
If you lose something, dig around –
What is lost can always be found!
Each of my images starts with a sketch in my idea book (I am much better at taking pictures than drawing pictures!). Once I have a drawing that I think will work for a photo, I set to making it happen – I scout a location, find the right props, and hire the breed of dog I envisioned in the sketch to model for me. Does everything I sketch become an image? No – sometimes I need to dig around until I come up with a good idea!
Ron’s love of photography started at age 9 with an old camera that his Uncle Russ gave him for Christmas. That day, a passion was born. He snapped his first dog photo of his collie Nicki and he hasn’t stopped taking pictures since.
Ron's whimsical images have captured the hearts of dog lovers worldwide Since 2003. His photos can be found on throughout stationary, home décor, apparel and publishing categories. Clients include Hallmark, Random House, LL Bean, Orvis, The US Post Office, and Barnes & Noble.
As a lover of all animals, a portion of Ron's profits are donated to support animal rescue and welfare causes throughout the world.
We hope you enjoy the images as much as Ron enjoys creating them.
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