Best in Show

Two words: Dog Show! The most difficult task of a photojournalist is to make graphically appealing images of otherwise un-photogenic situations while visually telling the story at hand. This was not the case at the annual Columbia Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Making fun pictures amongst some of the most beautiful dogs and colorful dog owners one has ever seen was like shooting fish in a barrel.I was really drawn to the strange relationships between the dogs and their owners. Seemingly the roles of master and pet were reversed. These people were absolutely bonkers for their dogs. I’ve never seen so much cooing, petting, biscuit eating and shameless boasting in my life — it was all quite charming. At least for a day, the fairground was a doggy-dog world. In my photos I tried to show the surreal relationship of the helplessly in love owners and their canine companions. Thanks for stopping by.- Zachary Siebert