GETTING READY FOR ROUND 2//FINE ART DOG PHOTOGRAPHER JESSE FREIDIN

So, the madness of Doggie Gaga Round 2 is in full effect... costumes are being made, supplies are being gathered, trips to the hardware store are being arranged. It's very exciting. What is in store for you, the viewer? Well, nothing less than amazement and magic, all rolled into one. Though we've had request from literally all over the world for high-production, digitally produced, flashy fancy Doggie Gaga photos- we will not abide. The Doggie Gaga Project is my alter-ego. It is the colorful, fantastic, playful side-kick to my more refined Fine Art dog portraiture. It is completely in line with my creative vision, and my undying love and loyalty to analog photography. So, we're keeping things exactly the same: dogs in home-made costumes, instant film, big studio camera, lots of smiles and tail-wags. It is a recipe for success, so why tinker with it? If you're like most people, you're probably on the edge of your seats, waiting to see what costumes we come up next, and what dogs find themselves in front of my camera. Well to be honest, I'm pretty excited, too. You'll just have to be patient, but the best way to keep up with the hottest Doggie Gaga news is to become a fan on FACEBOOK. What better way to get live updates? It's sort of like a personal shoulder-tap from me. Hey, here's the new stuff, come check it out.

And what's the most EXCITING part of Doggie Gaga Round 2? Well, I've brought in a crew of videographers and still photographers to document the entire process, which means you'll get a back-stage pass to the behind the scenes action and antics of our shoot! How fun. Stay tuned. You don't want to miss this.

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