Man Starts Photographing His Dog and Discovers a Special Talent

When José Juan Medina adopted his dog, Drogo, four years ago, he had no idea that his new companion would inspire a hobby that would eventually introduce him to countless other dogs. He simply wanted a camera to capture memories of his beloved pup, but that small decision opened the door to a passion he never expected to discover. Today, Medina is known for photographing dogs in one of their happiest and most energetic moments, soaring through the air with their paws lifted off the ground. His photographs freeze those split seconds when dogs are running, jumping, and showing off their playful personalities. And it all started with one special dog who made him want to pick up a camera. Credit: Instagram One Beloved Dog Inspired an Unexpected Passion Medina never set out to become a professional photographer. He works as a manual laborer, and photography began as something he could enjoy during his free time. “It’s not a job. I’m a manual laborer,” Medina told The Dodo. “I bought a camera to take photos of my little dog.” That little dog was Drogo, whose arrival changed the way Medina spent his spare time. What began as a simple desire to photograph his own pet gradually became a cre...