15 Captivating Images Of Kids And Their Furry Friends By Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin is a talented children’s portrait photographer based in the beautiful hills of southern West Virginia. With over twelve years of experience, she has a knack for capturing the heartwarming bond between kids and animals. As a mom herself, Andrea knows how precious these moments can be, and she works hard to create magical images that show the innocence and joy of childhood.

In her photographs, Andrea uses bright colors and natural light to bring out the fun and playful spirit of her subjects. Whether it’s a child laughing with a puppy or a little one cuddling a kitten, her pictures might make you feel the love and happiness shared between kids and their furry friends.

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Pictolic reached out to Martin to learn more about her creative process and her journey. The photographer shared that her journey as a photographer began when she had her first two children. "I’ve always loved art, and photography became another medium for me to express myself!"

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We asked Martin how she handles unpredictable situations while photographing kids and animals. "Luckily, most kids love animals, and my shots are of kids interacting with animals, so nothing is forced,' she said. 'Also, I think animals can sense the kindness and innocence of children. Once in a while, I’ll have a child who isn’t willing to cooperate, usually because they’re not feeling well. In these cases, I just reschedule, but it’s very rare.

I always make sure the kids have been around animals before, so they’re not freaked out or scared. If at any time I sense that either the child or the animal is in danger, I separate them. The only animals that I find some babies are scared of are ducks because they bark loudly. In those cases, I’ll take pictures of the child by themselves and the duck by itself, then Photoshop them together."

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The photographer shared that she’s drawn to landscapes with textures and colors. "I like to tell a story not just with the animal and child, but also with the child’s clothing colors and the landscape. So, I base it on that. I also love beautiful light, so I choose locations that have pretty lighting as well."

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When asked what she hopes viewers take away from her photographs, Martin replied that she loves when people tell her her images bring them happiness or nostalgia. "There’s a kind of innocence in the images that I hope makes people smile. There’s so much sadness in the world today, but I hope looking at these images brings a sense of peace and hope."

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