These Dog Photos Aren’t Just Cute — They’re Making A Difference

The snapshot became the first image on The Dogist, Friedman’s street-style blog featuring subjects on the sidewalks of New York and other cities. With the help of kneepads and some squeak toys, he captures charming portraits: a 6-month-old corgi with its head cocked inquisitively, a pair of regal greyhounds out for a walk in the park, a fluffy papillon wearing tiny yellow rain booties. “The challenge with photographing people is making them look natural,” Friedman says. “With dogs, it’s the opposite: How can I get them to pose?”