Little Friends Photo

"Sharing is Caring" - Underwater Dog Photography

2012-01-26T17:08:00.000-08:00

Afghan Hound Tattoo by Gary Pirisi at Windy City Ink

2012-01-19T14:05:00.000-08:00

The Journey Continues! SUPER EXCITED about the new tattoo! The full sleeve is starting to take form! This is based on one of my favorite photos - an Afghan Hound I met spontaneously in New York City. To me, this photo represents the expression, "Dogs are people, too!" Dogs are capable of a similar range of emotions that human beings are...which is why we relate to them and why they relate to us. T...he expression in this photo has always confused me and amazed me, giving me further inspiration to explore and embrace the personalities of our canine friends to the best of my abilities. Special thanks to Gary Parisi of Windy City Ink Tattoo for bringing this photograph to life. Gary is an extraordinary talent and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with him!

Lacie the Rottweiler - Chicago Dog Photography

2012-01-09T14:04:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Lacie the Rottweiler for being the first ever Rottweiler professionally photographed underwater!

Underwater Dog Photography - Chicago, IL

2012-01-08T17:50:00.001-08:00

Bob the Diving Dog! - INSIDE EDITION PHOTO SHOOT

2011-12-14T16:00:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of meeting Bob the Diving Dog and snapping some photos of him underwater. Inside Edition tagged along for the adventure. Bob is awesome for four reasons. 1. He is an excellent diver. 2. He is a rescue dog - was a wondering stray and now has a forever home - giving inspiration to many people to choose adoption when searching for that new little friend. 3. His name is Bob. 4. Bob is spelled the same forwards as it is backwards.

Bob - enjoying the view underwater and also an awesome name

Second Chance Photos - Before and After Photos of Bailey

2011-11-14T10:17:00.000-08:00

This is Bailey, a 9-month old Pit Bull Mix from Chicago Animal Care and Control. Great dog, just needed a better photo to help showcase his personality.

Nevada the Diving Dog

2011-11-13T19:35:00.000-08:00

Slow-motion video of Nevada the Border Collie diving underwater.

More fun under the sea

2011-11-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

Underwater Dog Photography

Kona the Ridgeback - New York City Pet Photography

2011-10-28T10:40:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK CITY!

2011-10-19T09:32:00.000-07:00

Some highlights from my October NYC Tour!

Guthrie in Times Square

Lola the Bergamasco

Apple the Black Lab

Miles of Manhattan

New Pals on the Upper East Side

FALL MAGAZINE COVERS

2011-10-09T11:27:00.000-07:00

AKC Family Dog Magazine - September/October 2011


October 2011 Cover - Tails Pet Magazine

Charlie - Seaside, Florida Pet Photography

2011-10-06T18:28:00.000-07:00

Charlie the Teacup Yorkie. 2lbs of Power, Love and Danger.

Classic Charlie

Peek-a-Boo Charlie

Camo-Charlie

Tough-guy Charlie

Roma and Jake - Florida Pet Photography

2011-10-06T11:18:00.000-07:00

Jake enjoys slobbering, being slobbery, and drooling.

1,2,3

Trespassing in the local fountain

Corrinn, Bogey & Darwin - Florida Pet Photography

2011-10-06T10:51:00.000-07:00

So many options!

Oh, hayyy!

"Ok, Mom. I guess you can paddle for awhile if you really want to".

"People Under the Stairs Part 2 - Beagle Under the Stairs"

Cecil, Henry and Edie - Seaside, Florida Pet Photography

2011-10-06T10:36:00.000-07:00

On location in Seaside, Florida!

Say Cheese!

Edie - has a PhD in Smiling

Henry - another recent PhD recepient at Yale.

"OH MY GOD!"

The Dogs of Italy

2011-09-26T07:57:00.000-07:00

I had an AMAZING trip to Italy and some excellent photo shoots along the way (as well as pasta, pizza, gelato, wine). Here are a few highlights!

Livin' large in the Castle

Luciano - nice hair!

Pope Pug Paul the III

Yorkie Bambino

Shopping in Positano

Mediterranean Magic! Lightning storm off the Amalfi Coast

Biscotti of Capri

Second Chance Photos - Featured on PerezHilton.com and RedEye Chicago

2011-09-25T22:37:00.000-07:00

Press for Second Chance Photos!

http://teddyhilton.com/2011-09-09-save-a-dog-with-a-picutre

http://neighborhoods.redeyechicago.com/lincoln-park/uncategorized/2011/09/23/second-chance-photos-aims-to-give-homeless-pets-a-voice/

Billion & Expo - Chicago Dog Photography

2011-09-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

I've been to dozens of dog parks around the country and this morning I found the gold medal winner - PRAIRIE WOLF DOG PARK in Lake Forest, IL. This 44-acre dog park is entire fenced and features nature at its best! Open fields, ponds, trails, flowers, trees, leaves! You name it! My new little friends, Billion and Expo, helped me explore all that it has to offer. Thanks for playing in the rain with me today! And no worries about jumping up on me with muddy paws. Mud = fun.

Fall 2011 Tour Dates

2011-09-15T13:43:00.000-07:00

"Ray-Watch"

2011-09-08T16:05:00.000-07:00

Hayyy Ray - let's go to Santa Monica and spend the day and play!

Digging for ?

Welcome to the Santa Monica Pier. To the right we have ocean. To the left we have more ocean.

100 meter dash - 1st place: RAY

"Ray-Watch" - Saving babes down at the beach

MILO & OTIS

2011-09-08T14:34:00.000-07:00

Just kidding. Just Milo! Otis has been hogging the spotlight, so Milo decided it was time to branch out and do his own VIP photo shoot.

Milo and Otis. Poor Milo was dressed up as a cat for this particular film. What a good sport.

Milo - Not afraid to be in the spotlight on his own.

Not afraid to get into a box.

Picking flowers for a hot date.

SECOND CHANCE PHOTOS - Press Release

2011-09-08T10:45:00.000-07:00

HOMELESS PETS GET A SECOND CHANCE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Volunteer photographers needed to help save local pets’ lives

Second Chance Photos has put out a call to volunteers to help save the lives of pets through the use of photography. The non-profit organization calls people of all skill levels to take personalized pictures of shelter pets to help find them forever homes.

When a dog or cat arrives at an animal shelter, it often is scared, dirty and disoriented. As part of the intake process, the animal has their photo taken, and this untimely photo is the face that people see when looking to potentially adopt a pet. An inaccurate headshot can hurt its chances of adoption, but an uplifting, hopeful portrait can save its life.

Founder Seth Casteel, a lifestyle pet photographer (LittleFriendsPhoto.com) and volunteer at shelters across the country, is inspired by the pets he helps. “Shelter pets are often in a grim situation, abandoned and alone, not knowing how much time they have left. But despite these circumstances, their outlook on life is so positive. This is why we as human beings are drawn to help.”

Casteel, whose efforts have helped hundreds of pets find a second chance through photography, hopes to guide others to partake in this effort. "There are thousands of passionate animal lovers with a creative eye. I'm hoping to connect with them and offer photography tips which can be used to directly impact adoption rates.” You need not be a professional photographer to get involved. Casteel says anyone with a passion for animals, a dedication to help, and a desire to learn the basics of photography can create life-saving portraits.

"The marketing element of pet adoption is extremely important. Without awareness and interest in the shelters and shelter pets, adoption rates will struggle. Better pictures are not only helping specific pets, but are generating increased traffic to shelters which result in even further adoptions."

With limited budgets, animal shelters don’t have much room for marketing. They spend their money on the absolute essentials—food, shelter and medical bills, and generally cannot afford expensive camera gear and photo editing software. Second Chance Photos aims to help with this, too. Their website suggests various ideas for shelters and rescues to obtain a new camera through fundraisers and donations. “The resources are out there, you just have to ask,” says Casteel. “I’ve seen camera shops and photography enthusiasts donate digital SLR cameras. The community wants to help—they just have to know how.”

Second Chance Photos believe every homeless pet should be represented with a positive, professional photograph, offering a glimpse into their unique personality in hopes to make a connection with potential adopters. Their mission is to provide shelter staff and volunteers with the resources to successfully photograph shelter pets, aiding in giving them the second chance they deserve.

Second Chance Photos is a nation-wide non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter pets through photography. Volunteers of all ages and skill level are encouraged to participate. Find out more about Second Chance Photos at www.SecondChancePhotos.org.

Nevada

2011-09-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

Introducing the talented Nevada, a Border Collie with a passion for the water. One of the most unique dogs I've ever met.

Aly, Trey & Willow - Rescued with Love

2011-09-03T10:09:00.000-07:00

Aly, Trey & Willow are three special dogs rescued by two very special people. I want to tell you their stories, even though it may be dififcult to hear. It was an honor to photograph them and so beautiful to see how happy they are in their new forever home!

Aly (tan greyound) - (Racing Name: Tyville Sing It) Aly was a grade A racer and won many of her races. Unfortunately, Aly was one of a few survivors in an abuse case:

Washington County, Florida, is home to a greyhound racing track, Ebro Greyhound Park.

When trainer Ronald Williams surrendered 8 severely underweight dogs to the Emerald Coast chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, GPAEC notified officials from Florida Department of Pari-Mutuel Waging. An inspection by officials on October 29, 2010 found 32 dead greyhounds at the track [other news sources say 37 dogs], and 5 live dogs in horrific condition with duct tape around their throats. The decomposed bodies of 8 additional greyhounds were found November 1, 2010, dumped below a bridge along Highway 20 in Walton County, just west of Ebro and only yards from Williams' residence.

Aly was one of the 5 live dogs found with duct tape. She was completely emaciated. On her way from Florida to Alabama to Michigan, the truck broke down and Aly had to live in the truck. When she finally came to Michigan, she was very scared. We went to adopt Trey and when we saw her (she had only arrived a few days before), scared with big bright eyes, we knew we had to take her. She is now a happy, healthy dog who continuously wags her tail and smiles.

Trey (Black and White Greyhound) - (Racing Name: Ale Trey's Choice) Upon Trey's "Retirement," i.e. she was not fast enough on the track, Trey was placed into the "Second Chance At Life" Prison Obedience Program and lived for 8 weeks with prisoners who trained her. This program let Trey develop more socialization skills and helped the prisoners learn love and care.

Willow (Afghan Hound) - She was found as a stray and turned into a high-kill shelter. Right before she was put down, she was adopted by the Indiana Rescue group Homeward Bound. The rescue group hesitated about adopting her out since she was emaciated at 25 lbs (and should be about 55 lbs) with hook worms and ear infections. Though, we adopted her and now she is 55 lbs, healthy and happy.

Aly - Happy, Grateful, Beautiful, Inspirational

Willow enjoying the breeze at the beach

Aly's tremendous athletic ability

Trey the explorer

Trey and I playing hide-and-seek

Chloe and Comet - Chicago Dog Photography

2011-09-02T12:20:00.000-07:00

I was hired to photograph Chloe and Comet underwater. Here's the conversation:
Client: I'd like to hire you to photograph my dogs Chloe and Comet underwater.
Seth: Ooh! That sounds good.Will they actually go underwater?
Client: I'm not sure.
Seth: Hmm. Have they ever been in a swimming pool before?
Client: No.
Seth: This should be interesting!

Photos of dogs in the water and underwater are special, but to capture these moments, the dogs have to be part of the team. Not all dogs enjoy the water and it's even more rare for a dog to go UNDER the water. Going into the Chloe & Comet shoot, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was told they enjoyed the lake, but have never been in a pool. To play it safe, we spent some time shooting photos out of the pool, and then it was splash-time. To my surprise, both Chloe and Comet had an outstanding level of confidence. They were unsure about the stairs leading into the pool, but after several minutes of explaining the concept, they got the hang of it!

I am a pretty flower, too!

"Oh, haayy"

Conquering the steps!

"Cheeeese!"

Two hams

Maggie

2011-09-02T11:37:00.000-07:00

What's not to love about labs! They are some of the sweetest, goofiest, hug-able dogs out there and Maggie of the Windy City is no exception!

Alfred Hitchcock

Off-leash down at the on-leash beach

My kind of town

Best Friends

Hi! Welcome to Chicago!

ABE

2011-09-01T14:54:00.000-07:00

Abe is a shelter dog with a new home. My good friend, Fredi, adopted him not long ago and it's clear that Abe is already livin' the good life in Los Angeles. He was a little timid about my camera at first, but then we both ate some peanut butter and became buddies. Thanks for putting up with me, Abe-meister!

Loungin' Abe

Grinnin' Abe

Radio Flyin' Abe

Mysterious Abe

D-E-R-E-K Z-O-O-L-A-N-D-E-R

2011-08-24T09:09:00.001-07:00

Moisture is the essence of wetness. And wetness is the essence of beauty.

Rubber Ducky you're the one! (squeak squeak) You make bath time lots of fun! (squeak squeak)

2011-08-23T19:23:00.000-07:00

Splish Splash I was takin' a bath! Long about a Saturday night!

Pip & The Baby

2011-08-21T15:26:00.000-07:00

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Pip & "The Baby" - obviously two awesome names and two awesome cats. Pip loves playing the fun game of "I am going to hide under the bed until the end of time", but Pip's family prefers to play "Let's just put Pip in the bathtub (no water) so we can keep Pip from hiding under the bed". Everybody played both games and everybody won and also lost. "The Baby" likes to play the game called "Take my photo now because I am a star", so naturally she appears in more of the photographs.

"The Baby" showing off her toned arms and dainty claws

"The Baby" - close-up and personal

Pip camping out in the bathtub.

"The Baby" - nothing but class and elegance.

Baby Ewoks - Little, but Tough

2011-08-19T09:54:00.000-07:00

A photo from my trip to the forest moon of Endor.

Baby Ewoks are little, but tough

Two P's in a Pod

2011-08-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

Petey and Pawla - BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever) have a wonderful life, spoiled rotten by their BHFR (Best Human Friend Forever), who is the owner of a lovely little pet boutique in Winnetka, IL called Noah's Ark. Talk about JACKPOT for Petey and Pawla - unlimited access to treats, toys and beyond! Thanks for a fun a shoot, little P's!

Petey - the first P, but certainly not the last


Pawla, the 2nd P, says "cheeeese"

Pawla with a more natural smile this time

Two P's in a Pod

Party of Five - Wednesdays at 9pm only on Fox

2011-08-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

The hit TV show has returned, this time starring a brand new cast.

Nikki is the innocent, but not so innocent sibling.

Gemma, the aspiring model, secretly loves drama and people-food.

Figgy's mellow attitude balances out the wilder silbings.

Big Brother Harper, the pack leader, keeps the family moving in the right direction.

Sofie - the independent woman taking on the world.

"Turner and..."

2011-08-07T18:12:00.000-07:00

Hooch? NOPE. Chapo! The Dogue de Bordeaux or French Mastiff was once upon a time used to guard castles of European high-rollers, but their new tasks include rolling around in the park and slobbering on passersby. :) And also appearing in smash-hit 80's films alongside Tom Hanks.

A Big Smiler

Who wants an autograph?

Titus - Underwater Explorer

2011-08-01T09:08:00.000-07:00

Titus, a 5-year old Chocolate Lab, loves to explore the world below the surface.

Daisy and Jr - Let's play Chicken!

2011-07-25T09:14:00.000-07:00

Daisy and Jr are two Jack Russell Terriers who love to play in the pool. Sharks & Minnows, Marco Polo, or how about a friendly game of CHICKEN! Who remembers that one? And who still plays it? When it comes to people, you generally have two teams of two. One person climbs on top of the other's shoulders and then the teams battle it out, trying to knock each other into the water. These two pups aren't quite tall enough to touch the bottom while standing, so they just like to chase a rubber chicken instead.

Big orange feet is one of the keys signs of a chicken.

Chicken? is that you?

This doesn't look like a chicken?

LIGHTNING! - Chicago Lightning Photography

2011-07-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Going off-topic of little friends for a moment. Here in Chicago, I've seen some of the most spectactular lighting in my life. It's been an amazing experience photographing this phenomenon.

Spider-web lightning on July 23rd, 2011

Striking the Trump Tower in Chicago

Rocco the Dancing Terrier - Chicago Dog Photography

2011-07-21T14:57:00.000-07:00

If you've ever seen "Dancing with the Stars", then you've never seen Rocco, because he is in fact, a dog. But if there was a show called "Dancing with the Terriers", then my new friend Rocco would surely be a finalist! Classically trained, Rocco has mastered both the smooth and latin dances and has been perfecting a new jig called the "Terrier Twist" (photo below).

Rocco demonstrating the "Terrier Twist".

A dramatic photograph of the Terrier Twist

Future cover of Newsweek?

Resting up for a big performance

Macie and Kedzie - the Dynamic Duo

2011-07-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

If you see two dogs in the Wicker Park area, chances are it could be Macie and Kedzie. Macie the Maltese, weighing in at a whopping 5 EL BEES, enjoys wandering back and forth on the couch in search of treats, being miniature, and trying to find dogs smaller than her to bully around. Kedzie the Bernese Mountain dog has figured out that Chicago doesn't offer a lot of mountainous terrain, but she does enjoy a good game of fetch and loves tackling snow drifts in the winter.

Macie - small but tough

Kedzie on the move

Dynamic Duo

Self-Portrait

The five-pounder

Maddie the Mutt & Parker the Barker - Chicago Dog Photography

2011-07-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

Meet Maddie the Mutt and Parker the Barker! We had an early morning photo shoot in Lincoln Park at Grandmother's Garden. Apparently Grandmother's Garden is not a place where Grannies come to party at 8 am, but it is a hot spot for local pups on their morning walks, so we had a few "uninvited models" try to steal some photo-time. Like true professionals, Maddie and Parker stayed focused which led to some winning shots!

Maddie with the classic "ear-flop" look

Parker reminds me of a cartoon character

Parker the Barker showing off his "softer side". He loves, but also hates squeaker toys. It's a love-hate relationship apparently.

Nala the Cover-Girl

2011-07-15T15:26:00.000-07:00

My pride and joy, Nala the pound-puppy-doodle, graces the cover of the 2012 Willow Creek Press Labradoodles Calendar. That's two years in a row! I'm such a proud Dad!!! Yay for Pound Puppies!!! Love you, Nals!

http://www.willowcreekpress.com/product/53618.html

Fastest Dogs on Earth

2011-07-13T19:55:00.000-07:00

Greyhounds are incredible animals. The fastest dog on earth and the second fastest mammal on earth, next to the Cheetah, the Greyhound reaches speed of over 40mph. Photographing a non-racing greyhound at top speed is a unique opportunity. And to see one powering through the water is even more special. Thanks, Oscar, for allowing me to photograph your talent!
David Hasselhound savin' lives in slow-motion

Puglet the.. yeah you guessed it. PUG!

2011-06-25T10:15:00.000-07:00

If you like Pugs, you will for sure like Puglet. A true Pug at heart. We rendezvoused in West Los Angeles for our photo shoot, where Puglet gave me a VIP tour of the local park.
Puglet (center) celebrates the pug lifestyle in West Los Angeles.

A grand welcome to the home of Puglet

Apollo the Explorer - Los Angeles Dog Photography

2011-06-22T21:45:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been to outer space? Probably not. Have you ever been to an abandoned zoo. Probably not. But I have. And so has Apollo the Siberian Husky! Together, we explored the ruins of what used to be Los Angeles' Zoo. Mysterious, creepy and fascinating. A great location for a photo shoot!

Inside an abandoned habitat at the old L.A. Zoo

Even though the zoo is now abandoned, wild animals still lurk in the area, including this coyote who was kind enough to let me snap a quick portrait.

Australian Tour!

2011-05-05T02:37:00.000-07:00

G'day! I'm currently in the middle of my first ever Australian National Photography Tour and am having a blast working with pets and their people all over the country as well as photographing local wildlife! Here's the agenda: Melbourne - Great Ocean Road - Halls Gap - Kangaroo Island - Sydney - Whitsundays - Cairns - Port Douglas - Darwin - Brisbane - Fraser Island - Fiji. I'll be posting more photos along the way here on my blog as well as the LittleFriendsPhoto facebook page. Cheers!

Help the Cheetahs

2011-04-21T14:23:00.001-07:00

Runako the Cheetah striking a pose. Thanks, Runako, for being so friendly and not tearing me limb from limb. :) You are an amazing beast! Please support this amazing species by visiting http://www.cheetah.org and http://www.dewildt.co.za/. The cheetah is the most endangered cat in Africa and they need our help. Thanks so much, everyone!

AKC Photo Contest Winning Photos

2011-04-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

A Big Congratulations to a few of my furry clients on winning this year's 2011 AKC Photo Contest! Next time I see you, I'm going to give you each a big hug!!

3rd Place - Color Division. Nice work, Buster!!!

Honorable Mention - Roxy and Molly

2010 Dog Writers Association of America Awards

2011-03-10T11:05:00.000-08:00

Congrats to my little German Shepherd puppy friend on winning BEST COLOR PHOTOGRAPH in the 2010 Dog Writers Association of America Awards!

LOS ANGELES' BEST PET PHOTOGRAPHER - Little Friends Photo

2010-11-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

Little Friends Photo was just voted LOS ANGELES' BEST PET PHOTOGRAPHER in the 2010 Readers' Choice Awards by Tails Pet Magazine! Thanks to everyone who voted! Tens of thousands of enthusiastic pet lovers logged into TailsInc.com to vote and I am quite flattered I was the number one choice! Let's party!

For a complete list of winners, check out the TAILS INC website.

Article in the Herald & Review

2010-09-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Article in the Herald & Review today about my volunteer efforts. This is super exciting for me because this is the local newspaper in the city where I grew up! :) Thanks so much for writing this, H&R! http://herald-review.com/news/local/article_78164828-9f11-5413-b47c-f69915a531c1.html

POOF POOF! - Carmel, CA Pet Photography

2010-09-21T08:32:00.000-07:00

POOF POOF the Magnificent is a fearless 6-month old Pomeranian with the heart of a lion. Poofy was born with only three legs and due to a recent slip-and-fall, she broke one of her three working legs! Oh no!!! So now she's down to 2! Poor Poof Poof!! She has one working back leg and one working front leg, but you shou...ld see her hop around! She is like a little wind-up-toy. You set her down and she just hops everywhere!! She is my hero!

Daisy

2010-09-12T11:40:00.001-07:00

Daisy of Malibu

Interview with Pet Life Radio

2010-08-28T07:45:00.000-07:00

Interview with Pet Life Radio! Put that Richard Marx song on pause for a moment and have a listen:
http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_LIFE_RADIO/sassyseniorsep2.html

Little Friends featured on Best Friends!

2010-08-12T11:41:00.000-07:00

Our little friends are our best friends! Check out the feature article on the Best Friends website.

http://network.bestfriends.org/golocal/california/15774/news.aspx

The Dog Whisperer and Seth Casteel

2010-07-15T22:22:00.001-07:00

Cesar Millan and Seth Casteel - teaming up! Check out the feature story on Cesar's website about my photography. Thanks so much, Cesar! Looking forward to working together on future projects! And a big thanks for all you do for pets and all you do for people! We're lucky to have the guidance of The Dog Whisperer! http://www.cesarsway.com/news/dognews/Pet-Photographer-Seth-Casteel-Shares-Tips

Cesar Millan "The Dog Whisperer" and Lifestyle Pet Photographer Seth Casteel at the Patterns for Paws fundraiser to benefit the Amanda Foundation Animal Rescue

2011 Calendars!

2010-07-14T13:39:00.000-07:00

The 2011 Dog Calendars are available now and I'm especially excited that my very own Nala is gracing the cover of "Just Labradoodles" by Willow Creek Press! I'm just so proud of her - earning her keep and all! Plenty of treats for you, Nal!!! For all you Doodle lovers, order your copy today! :) http://www.willowcreekpress.com/product/51584.html

Oscar the Not-a-Grouch

2010-07-14T13:36:00.001-07:00

Endless Summer

2010-07-14T13:34:00.000-07:00

BOREDOM BUSTERS

2010-07-12T10:24:00.000-07:00

A fun new book to check out! Available at your local pet stores and book stores! Cover photo and also interior photos by Little Friends Photo. Click here to buy it through amazon.com!

TAILS Pet Magazine - July 2010 Cover

2010-07-01T10:27:00.000-07:00

The July edition of Tails Pet Magazine is now available featuring RACHELLE LEVEVRE (Victoria from Twilight) and her dog, Jack, on the cover. Thanks for a fun photo shoot, Rachelle! And thanks for all that you do for animals! Be sure to pick up a copy of the magazine or check it out online!

AKC Family Dog Magazine - July/August

2010-06-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Brunello the Golden Retriever on landing the July/August cover of AKC Family Dog Magazine! You are representing all of the Goldens in the country! Nicely done! Now get that ball already!

Photo by Seth Casteel / Little Friends Photo / Los Angeles Dog Photography

Associated Press Story - SETH CASTEEL

2010-04-19T18:01:00.000-07:00

Shelter Dogs Benefit From Volunteer's Photographs
Los Angeles shelter manager says volunteer's photos are saving lives of dogs who need homes. Click below for the full story which has been picked up by dozens of outlets accross the country including ABC News, MSNBC and The Los Angeles Times...

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=10418393

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T09:05:00.001-07:00

DOG WORLD Magazine Cover - May 2010

2010-04-01T10:29:00.000-07:00

The May 2010 edition of DOG WORLD Magazine features a Little Friends Photo of a Pug Puppy racing down a hillside! This is very exciting news for photographer Seth Casteel as DOG WORLD is one of the most prestigious dog magazines in the world. Congrats to the Pug Puppy and his owner! The magazine is available in all major pet stores and book stores.

"This was an outstanding photo shoot! Excellent weather. Energetic puppies. Lots of assistants to help. A snowy mountain in the background! When this shot was taken, I knew it was a cover! It was interesting to see such a determined expression from an 8-week old Pug Puppy."

and here's a photo they used for the article:

JEOPARDY! - Mexican Hairless Dog

2010-03-23T10:59:00.000-07:00

A Little Friends Photo was featured on JEOPARDY! - America's Favorite Quiz Show, on Monday, March 22nd, 2010. Over 9 million people tuned in to watch the show. The next day, Little Friends received 9 million phone calls and booked 9 million photo shoots. Just kidding. Wouldn't that be crazy! Here's the photo - did you see it? This rare dog breed is called a Mexican Hairless Dog or "Xoloitzcuintle", and is native to Mexico. "Xolos" as they are often called, were considered sacred dogs by the Aztecs (and also Toltecs, Mayans and some other groups) because they believed the dogs were needed by their masters’ souls to help them safely through the underworld. The doggie model in this photo is named Fiona. She resides in Los Angeles and and is owned by Scott Leibow. Congrats to both Fiona and Scott!

ANSWER: Si, señor, it's the type of dog seen here (picture shown)
QUESTION: What is the Mexican Hairless

Puppy Boot Camp 2010

2010-03-09T01:26:00.001-08:00

Little Friends on Atomic Dog Radio!

2010-03-02T13:17:00.001-08:00

Check out the recent interview on LA Talk Radio's fantastic new show, ATOMIC DOG RADIO!

"Russ and Jillian discuss training tools. In-studio guest, celebrity pet photographer and advocate Seth Casteel, joins an informative discussion about the recent West Hollywood pet sale ban. Seth also shares how his photographic skills help find homes for shelter dogs.

Tinks the rescue strikes again!

2010-02-08T22:53:00.000-08:00

Here's Tinks in her latest claim to fame. Connecting it up at the Chihuahua Connection.

L.A. Shelter Dogs available for adoption

2010-01-21T14:01:00.000-08:00

Here are some friendly faces from the West Los Angeles Animal shelter looking for forever homes. Please contact www.laanimalservices.com for more info.

TAILS Pet Magazine Cover - Lisa Ling

2010-01-21T01:06:00.000-08:00

It was a pleasure to photograph Lisa Ling for the February 2010 edition of TAILS Pet Magazine. The photo shoot took place at the beautiful Topanga State Park in Los Angeles and featured a litter of adorable Shepherd-mix puppies from the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter. We had a great time and I'm happy to report that all of the puppies have found forever homes!

Special Thanks to Lisa for all that she does to make this world a better place, including her support of animals. Lisa is known for her role as a co-host of ABC's The View (from 1999–2002), host of National Geographic Explorer, reporter on Channel One News, and special correspondent for CNN and the Oprah Winfrey Show, where she investigated the hidden world of puppy mills, exposing the truth that so many people deserved to know.

Cover by Seth Casteel of Little Friends Photo

Article in Fido Friendly Magazine

2010-01-19T10:37:00.000-08:00

Feature article in Fido Friendly Magazine profiling Little Friends Photo.

Teddy Hilton - On the move!

2010-01-14T13:52:00.001-08:00

Little Friends Photo had the privilege to photograph the World-Famous Teddy Hilton again. This time - on the move! Check out the posting at PerezHilton.com!

Little Friends Photo on EXTRA again!

2009-12-26T16:30:00.001-08:00

The segment about Little Friends Photo aired on EXTRA again on Saturday, December 25th nationwide! It was also posted online - although my last name name isn't quite spelled right. Oops! :) But it's an honor to be on the same page as Taylor Swift and Home Alone!

Article in The American Dog Magazine

2009-12-18T13:40:00.001-08:00

The American Dog Magazine published a feature story about my photography and volunteer efforts. Pick up a copy at your local book store or read the article HERE.

A day at the park

2009-12-05T19:51:00.001-08:00

The lighting was incredible so I went out to the park to shoot some more test shots with the 7D!

DEEDS - The new addition!

2009-12-04T12:06:00.001-08:00

This is Deeds. He is a new addition. But do not be confused! He looks almost IDENTICAL to my Finnish Spitz Madison! Only slightly smaller and more destructive. He hails from the Orange County Animal Shelter and previously romped the streets of Orange County. He's a funny little thing and also a major liability - but he has high hopes to be a wonderful dog! So far his most treasured activities include hissing like a cat, eating and drinking anything he can find, making out with my labradoodle Nala, marking territory and escaping.

Border Collie Puppies looking forward to their first Christmas!

2009-12-03T09:14:00.000-08:00

7-week old Border Collie Pups - Woodland Hills, CA

Best in Los Angeles - myFoxLA

2009-11-29T10:48:00.001-08:00

Little Friends Photo has been recognized has one of the Best Pet Photographers in Los Angeles for 2009 by myFoxLA! Thanks to everyone for voting!

Bring a pup home for Thanksgiving!

2009-11-23T00:30:00.000-08:00

There are some wonderful dogs available for adoption at the West LA Shelter. Below are a few of them I photographed on Sunday. If you've been thinking about getting a new little friend, Thanksgiving is a great time to adopt! They will be super thankful! For more info, check out www.laanimalservices.com

Seth Casteel on EXTRA!

2009-11-13T15:55:00.000-08:00

EXTRA recently produced a segment about Little Friends Photo! It aired just a few days ago and the response has been overwhelming! This is perfect timing to help promote my national photography tour to begin Spring of 2010! Stay tuned for details!

We did the shoot back in September in Las Vegas and had a blast! Thanks to everyone for a fantastic time!

German Shepherd Puppies!

2009-11-11T17:40:00.001-08:00

Hurray for leaves!

2009-11-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Illinois!

2009-11-02T23:17:00.000-08:00

My Illinois tour was a smash hit! Fall in the midwest can't be beat! The colors are beyond compare! Thanks to all of the people and pups for a fantastic experience! Below are a few highlights:

New Camera!

2009-10-08T18:10:00.000-07:00

I'm excited about Canon's brand new 7D digital SLR. I was able to scoop one up today - being one of the very first people in the world to use it. It's unbelievable. Here's a test shot!

Paintings by Daniel Maltzman!

2009-10-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

Little Friends Photo and Daniel Maltzman are teaming up to bring you amazing works of art! The series of paintings, inspired by original Little Friends Photos, are brought to life on canvas by Daniel's incredible artistic vision. Two artists. Two different mediums. The results are very exciting! To see these in person is inspiring - they are 5 to 6 feet wide! Huge! Please visit www.DanielMaltzman.com for more info about his paintings or to commission your very own masterpiece.

Dog Fancy's NATURAL DOG Cover - Fall '09

2009-09-30T16:27:00.001-07:00

A Little Friends photo was selected for the cover of Dog Fancy's Natural Dog Magazine Fall '09 edition - available in stores now. This is a win-win situation here - you can own a piece of Little Friends Photo memorabilia AND you can find out if your dog needs carbs or not!

BOOK COVERS!

2009-09-29T21:38:00.001-07:00

Little Friends Photo is excited to announce THREE book covers for BowTie Press! In addition to the covers, there are various LFP images published inside! Congrats to all of the Little Friends clients that are featured! Please stop by your local pet store or book store or visit www.shopanimalnetwork.com to purchase your very own copies!

The Patriot Re-Make

2009-09-28T21:19:00.001-07:00

I photographed a couple of really patriotic boxer puppies the other morning and one of the photos reminded me so much of the movie, THE PATRIOT, starring Mel Gibson. At the photo shoot, there wasn't a war or anything, but the pup was very passionate about the task at hand and there was definitely an American Flag flying in the background.

WHERE'S THE SQUIRREL, NAL?

2009-09-28T21:12:00.001-07:00

This is one of my dogs, Nala, the cock-a-doodle-doo. Like many dogs, she is always interested in befriending squirrels. For some reason, the squirrels don't share that same passion for a new friendship. What jerks.

Nal's passion for befriending squirrels shines through in her outstanding leaping abilities.

Article on Dogasaur.com

2009-09-15T19:14:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Dogasaur.com for featuring Little Friends Photo on their site! Click below to read the article...
"When Amazing Pet Photography Helps Rescues" by Christine Yee

Little Friends on TWITTER

2009-09-15T19:09:00.001-07:00

Follow the adventures of Little Friends on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/LTLfriendsphoto

Perez Hilton - Love him or hate him - that's a great t-shirt...

2009-09-15T18:08:00.001-07:00

with a photo that I took! Nice style! Just not sure about the hair?? Little Friends Photo - lifestyle pet photography and cutting edge FASHION! Click HERE to own one of your very own high-fashion Tees starring the famous Teddy Hilton!

Perez Hilton at the Marc Jacobs fashion show in NY

DOG FANCY October 2009

2009-09-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

Make sure to pick up a copy of the October edition of DOG FANCY Magazine. I am featured as a contributing photographer which is very flattering! There are also a number of photos I've taken that are published including stray dogs in Costa Rica, the Vizsla and the Schipperke!

A stray pup photographed near La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Little Friends client in NE-YO music video

2009-09-14T08:47:00.000-07:00

Xuxu the Standard Poodle lands fame in Ne-Yo's music video, "Miss Independent". Nice work, Xuxu! This video was nominated for a 2009 VMA! Congrats to Ne-Yo and Xuxu on this wonderful collaborative effort!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6coobo3nzQ

Calendar Madness!

2009-08-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

It's 2010 calendar time! Little Friends has struck licensing deals with several calendar publishing companies and consequently DOZENS of Little Friends images are now seen in calendars around the world! Congratulations to my clients whose dogs and cats were chosen! Turns out some of the most photogenic pets in the country are right here in Southern California!

And I'd also like to point out that one of my dogs, Nala the doodle, earned not one, but TWO spots in the below calendar. hahaha. Nice work, Nals! Earnin' your keep!

You can find calendars with my images in Barnes and Noble, Borders, Petco, Petsmart and many more book and pet stores!

Here's a partial list of the 2010 calendars with Little Friends photos:

BROWNTROUT Publishers

Labradoodles

Portuguese Water Dogs

Calico Cats

Bernese Mountain Dogs

Whippets

American Pit Bull Terriers

For the Love of Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise Puppies

For the Love of Boston Terriers

For the Love of Boxers

For the Love of Bulldogs

Chihuahuas

Chihuahua Puppies

For the Love of Jack Russell Terriers

Maltese Puppies

For the Love of Pomeranians

West Highland White Terrier Puppies

Curious Kittens

WILLOW CREEK PRESS

American Pit Bull Terriers

Chihuahua Puppies

Lab Rules

What Dogs Teach Us

DOG FANCY Magazine - July 2009 - Two-Page Poster!

2009-06-12T12:24:00.000-07:00

The below photo featuring a Whippet is featured in DOG FANCY Magazine - July 2009 as a two-page poster! Make sure you pick up the magazine at your local book store or pet store and then tack the poster up above your fireplace. :)

Cover of Popular Dogs - Border Collies edition!

2009-06-12T12:15:00.000-07:00

A Little Friends Photo has been chosen for the cover of Popular Dogs Magazine - Border Collies edition! Congrats to Rain the Border Collie and his owner, Suzanne LeRoy. For all of your Border Collie fans out there, you can pick this magazine up at your local Petco or PetSmart!

TAILS Pet Magazine Photo Contest!

2009-05-10T19:05:00.000-07:00

Little Friends Photo has won two categories in the TAILS Pet Magazine Annual Photo Contest! Congrats to the dogs and their owners!

MOST ADORABLE PUPPY

CUTEST SENIOR DOG

Tails Magazine - April 2009 - TAMAR GELLER

2009-03-27T00:32:00.001-07:00

Tamar Geller is the covergirl of the April 09 edition of Tails Pet Magazine. Seth Casteel of Little Friends Photo was delighted to be the photographer. Tamar is a wonderful person and a friend to all animals. Thank you for such a wonderful shoot! You really do have a gift and I look forward to working together again soon!

Tamar Geller, founder of The Loved Dog™, is a renowned life coach for dogs and the people who love them.

Preferring the term "life coach" to "dog trainer" and "well-mannered" to "obedient," she provides insight to millions of dog enthusiasts nationwide as resident dog expert on "The Today Show." Tamar has also appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (while training Oprah's three golden retriever puppies), Animal Planet's "Who Gets the Dog," CNN, CBS, ABC, Fox, "Good Morning Britain," as well as in the pages of USA Today, Newsweek, US Weekly, the Los Angeles Times and Self magazine, among others. She is the go-to trainer for celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Nicollette Sheridan, Owen Wilson, Brad Paisley and the Osbourne family, among others.

An active philanthropist, Tamar has an uncanny ability to give a voice to dogs, serving as an advisor for the Humane Society of the United States and Best Friends Animal Society. Her extraordinary vision led her to open The Loved Dog™, Southern California's first cage-free doggie daycare and boarding facility, in 1996.

Tails Pet Magazine is the most popular pet magazine in the United States, with over 675,000 issues per run in 16 cities across the country. If you haven't yet picked up Tails, please do so! It's an amazing magazine that supports animal rescue and adoption!

Border Collie Puppies!

2009-03-26T07:45:00.000-07:00

Spring is here and so are Border Collie puppies!

Little Friends Photo

"Sharing is Caring" - Underwater Dog Photography

Afghan Hound Tattoo by Gary Pirisi at Windy City Ink

Lacie the Rottweiler - Chicago Dog Photography

Underwater Dog Photography - Chicago, IL

Bob the Diving Dog! - INSIDE EDITION PHOTO SHOOT

Second Chance Photos - Before and After Photos of Bailey

Nevada the Diving Dog

More fun under the sea

Kona the Ridgeback - New York City Pet Photography

NEW YORK CITY!

FALL MAGAZINE COVERS

Charlie - Seaside, Florida Pet Photography

Roma and Jake - Florida Pet Photography

Corrinn, Bogey & Darwin - Florida Pet Photography

Cecil, Henry and Edie - Seaside, Florida Pet Photography

The Dogs of Italy

Second Chance Photos - Featured on PerezHilton.com and RedEye Chicago

Billion & Expo - Chicago Dog Photography

Fall 2011 Tour Dates

"Ray-Watch"

MILO & OTIS

SECOND CHANCE PHOTOS - Press Release

Nevada

Aly, Trey & Willow - Rescued with Love

Chloe and Comet - Chicago Dog Photography

Maggie

ABE

D-E-R-E-K Z-O-O-L-A-N-D-E-R

Rubber Ducky you're the one! (squeak squeak) You make bath time lots of fun! (squeak squeak)

Pip & The Baby

Baby Ewoks - Little, but Tough

Two P's in a Pod

Party of Five - Wednesdays at 9pm only on Fox

"Turner and..."

Titus - Underwater Explorer

Daisy and Jr - Let's play Chicken!

LIGHTNING! - Chicago Lightning Photography

Rocco the Dancing Terrier - Chicago Dog Photography

Macie and Kedzie - the Dynamic Duo

Maddie the Mutt & Parker the Barker - Chicago Dog Photography

Nala the Cover-Girl

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Fastest Dogs on Earth

Puglet the.. yeah you guessed it. PUG!

Apollo the Explorer - Los Angeles Dog Photography

Australian Tour!

Help the Cheetahs

AKC Photo Contest Winning Photos

2010 Dog Writers Association of America Awards

LOS ANGELES' BEST PET PHOTOGRAPHER - Little Friends Photo

Article in the Herald & Review

POOF POOF! - Carmel, CA Pet Photography

Daisy

Interview with Pet Life Radio

Little Friends featured on Best Friends!

The Dog Whisperer and Seth Casteel

2011 Calendars!

Oscar the Not-a-Grouch

Endless Summer

BOREDOM BUSTERS

TAILS Pet Magazine - July 2010 Cover

AKC Family Dog Magazine - July/August

Associated Press Story - SETH CASTEEL

Happy Easter!

DOG WORLD Magazine Cover - May 2010

JEOPARDY! - Mexican Hairless Dog

Puppy Boot Camp 2010

Little Friends on Atomic Dog Radio!

Tinks the rescue strikes again!

L.A. Shelter Dogs available for adoption

TAILS Pet Magazine Cover - Lisa Ling

Article in Fido Friendly Magazine

Teddy Hilton - On the move!

Little Friends Photo on EXTRA again!

Article in The American Dog Magazine

A day at the park

DEEDS - The new addition!

Border Collie Puppies looking forward to their first Christmas!

Best in Los Angeles - myFoxLA

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