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Award-winning photographer Seth Casteel has basically devoted his life to photographing pets, and through his work as one of the most published pet photographers in the world he?s mingling with celebrity owners including Ellen DeGeneres, Amy Smart, Denise Richards, Perez Hilton, the cast of ?Twilight? and the cast of ?Glee.? However, Casteel also has a strong philanthropic streak, which led him to create Second Chance Photos. Based in Wicker Park but now working all over the city of Chicago, his aim is to take shelter animals that can be ?scared, dirty and disoriented? and take photographs that will hopefully help place them in new homes. A busy guy, who?s been featured on ?Extra,? MSNBC, ?Jeopardy!? and PerezHilton.com, among others, RedEye interviewed Casteel about his work in Chicago. Also, check out some of Casteel?s work in the gallery above.
How long have you been doing pet photography and why were you drawn to it?
I have been a pet photographer for four years and have loved every second! I love animals and I love photography, so this career makes perfect sense. I started out volunteering as a photographer at a local animal shelter and the ?job? part of it came along later.
Explain how you think Second Chance photos can help pets.
Homeless pets have no voice, so we must help them. Second Chance Photos believes 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. Our 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. Check out SecondChancePhotos.org for more information.
In your opinion what can a dog or cat add to one?s life?
Dogs and cats are here to brighten our lives and remind us about what is truly important. And we enhance their lives just as much as they enhance ours.
You?ve been featured by several sites as a ?celebrity pet photographer.? Any interesting celebrity-pet related stories?
Sure! Two years ago I had a photo shoot with Amy Smart and her dog, Oscar. The photo shoot was so much fun and the photos turned out great, but I got myself into a bit of trouble with the Beverly Hills Police. Amy?s dog loves to stick his head out the window to feel the breeze, so I thought that would make a fantastic picture. I had Amy drive through Beverly Hills with Oscar looking out the window and I ran along side them, camera in hand. apparently this looked dangerous to the local authorities, so we got pulled over. I thought I was going to be charged with ?reckless pet photography,? but Amy explained the situation and we were free to go.
Why did you choose the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago to set up shop for Second Chance?
I am currently living in Chicago and am volunteering with several organizations here, but Second Chance Photos is helping pets all over the country. Chicago, like every city in the United States, has homeless pets, and they need our help. If you love animals, considering volunteering at your local shelter or rescue. You will make a huge difference.
Do you think Wicker is an especially pet-friendly neighborhood? What about the city of Chicago?
I?ve been working with pets in cities around the world and can say that Chicago is one of the most pet-friendly cities I?ve seen.
Do you have a pet?
Nala, the mini-labradoodle. She is a pound puppy I rescued from a California animal shelter a few years ago. She is a wonderful dog! I probably have 10,000 photos of her.
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