Can you guess the country I photographed the gorgeous Reggae?
And what breed is he?
Tell me your guesses in the comments.
Reggae features in my book Dogs of the World, you can get copies on Kickstarter now, link in bio.
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When I started losing feeling and strength in my left arm and fingers just over a week ago, I didnāt expect to be where I am today. Iāve been receiving treatment for a herniated disc for a while. Over the past 10 days the pain intensified, the pins and needles didnāt go away, I was having spasms and losing feeling. After an MRI last Monday, I was booked in for surgery that took place yesterday.
The disc had deteriorated and, according to the surgeon, even in the week since the MRI, the back of the disc had collapsed. So here I am, with a new disc. Itās been a tough week, especially in the midst of the Dogs of the World campaign which Iāve been planning for so long!
The good news is it seems like a relatively straightforward recovery, I should be home tomorrow and fully recovered in a month or so!
So what does this mean for the campaign?
Well, hopefully very little in the grand scheme of things. It might mean Iām a little slower to respond to messages while Iām recovering. It might mean I donāt get as much social media content, behind the scenes footage and stories I was going to share scheduled. But Iām already planning new ways I can keep the next month (and beyond exciting for you all.
It means that now, more than ever, I need your support! Backing the project and spreading the word and telling people about it. Here is the campaign link, where you can order the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/furtography/dogs-of-the-world-photographic-book?ref=50ss77
I am once again thrilled to see that support from backers. Weāre one pledge away from hitting 120%, thank you!
Iām going to blame whatever cocktail of medication Iām on, but I have been feeling quite emotional today about the success so far. Next stop, those gorgeous foil embossed dust jackets when the project hits its first stretch goal.
Thanks so much for reading.
A grateful (and sore) Craig!
I have no words! Thank you everyone. Dogs of the World - The Book is funded on Kickstarter in under a week! š š¶ š
OMG IT'S HERE!
Today marks the beginning of National Dog Week, so what better time than now to release Dogs of the World to you all!
In case you missed it, Dogs of the World is a photographic book featuring Iconic dog breeds in iconic landscapes. Itās a truly unique photographic journey with dogs around the world.
My Kickstarter campaign is now live and this includes all the limited products, so you better snap those up before theyāre gone! Support the campaign here: https://tinyurl.com/39dhy5n7
Kickstarter is the ONLY place you can buy the book, and the way this crowdfunding platform works means youāll only pay for the book if the campaign is successful (thatās the only way I get paid too).
My campaign goal is $20,000, but in reality it will cost $68,000 for the production and printing of the book, so any support you can give is much appreciated. Even if you donāt plan on buying a copy, letting all your friends know about it is a huge help.
By the time the book ships in 2025, itāll be 10 years of work and Iām so proud Iāve been able to put this collection together. Stay tuned this week, Iāve got lots to share.
But for now, I thank you in advance for your support, Iām excited, nervous, but absolutely thrilled this has now been unleashed to the world!
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So hereās the news youāve been waiting for. The teasers end today!ļæ½
DOGS OF THE WORLD will be a uniquely beautiful collection of never-before-published images from world-renowned dog photographer Craig Turner-Bullock, that's me - my friends made me write that bit, but I guess it's true!
For almost a decade, I've travelled across continents, seeking out the pure essence of the canine spirit, in all its physical forms.
Dogs of the World began as a few photoshoots in different countries in 2015. Over the following two years, I continued travelling and photographing dogs wherever I went. In 2018, I went on a trip that changed everything. I visited New York, Paris and London, and in these places I photographed an American pitbull terrier, a French bulldog and a corgi. Completely by coincidence, these dogs all seemed to belong in those places, something Iāve strived to achieve in my client work for over two decades and Dogs of the World as it is today was born.
The time to bring the project to life is finally here. This is where your support for this campaign comes in. I have self-funded the photography and travel, but I need to cover the production and printing costs.
This unique project marks the first time that the dogs of the world have been captured in their native environments on such a scale. So please join me in celebrating the wonderfully diverse array of shapes and sizes our best friends have taken and pay tribute to the bond that unites us: our love for dogs.
With your help we can embark on something truly magical: a photographic celebration of our truest friends:
Our Dogs of the World.
Please join the Kickstarter campaign and sign up to get a notification when the project goes live later this month. Signing up for this really helps to get the project out there and featured by Kickstarter.
OH MY GOD ITāS REALLY REAL! I feel sick with nerves and excitement!
Aaahhhhhh the biggest project Iāve ever undertaken in my life is coming to life! DOGS OF THE WORLD IS GOING TO BE A REAL BOOK!!!! Here are some details and a ton of waffle! Head to dogsoftheworldbook.com for more info!!!
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M I L L E F E U I L L E
My heart has shattered into a million pieces
Something doesnāt seem right
Home is an alternate reality
Surely he will come bounding in chirping at any moment
but everywhere I look heās gone
The spaces he inhabited, void
The blankets flat
The heater free to heat the room
The rays of light through the windows beaming
uninterrupted by his silhouette
My jumper filled with me, not us
Ralph cuddles in to you on your chair
Finding something to lean on but youāre not there
Tinks is now the boss of one
Chris has a vacancy in the Kitchen
A sous chef is required
What will it be like to eat an entire buttered crumpet?
Winter is approaching, who will sleep snuggled in my arms
Warming one another as we safely dream
As the days turn to weeks, and time continues to march
The warmth of your presence
The joy of my inquisitive, constant companion
The devil on my shoulder and the angel as we slept
Will stay with me for as long as I remain
But I ask
how long might it take to piece the puzzle together
To mend a million pieces
Minus one
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It was not the welcome home I'd expected. I still can't believe it, he can't be gone can he?
Millefeuille has left a void so cavernous I don't know how I will ever feel complete again. Sphynx cats are special, magical beings, his magic has gone too soon.
It seems ridiculous to condense his life into a montage of two and a bit minutes, but each second represents a month of his life. From the moment we met at a photoshoot for his breeder to his devastating final breath.
Chris said "Jazz left silence, but Millefeuille is leaving an emptiness". He's right.
Goodbye Millefeuille, thank you for the years of joy you gave us.
