PHOTOGRAPHY THAT SAVES lives.

It was a warm Sunday morning...... when a group of us came together to learn about taking pictures that would showcase our amazing rescued animals. The beautiful Luis Muñoz Rivera Park in Old San Juan was the backdrop for the event. Sophie Gamand (The Sato Project), our photography instructor, gave us some tools, tricks and tips to capture photographs that speak to people, so that they could see all the special things we see in them and hopefully decide to adopt them.

Pecky, Puchungo, Lola, Ory, Amy and Chiqui, all rescued dogs and currently waiting for forever homes, spent that morning as models for the sixteen amateur photographers.

These are just a few of the many great pictures of our happy, well behaved models. We hope you enjoy them and share them with your family and friends. You never now who will see them and find their new best friend in the pages of this photo book.

Federación Protectora de Animales de Puerto Rico, Inc.

Cover: In our cover, Pecky photographed by Saraivy ColónIn the picture: Members and friends of FEPA during the Photography that Saves Lives Workshop! Instructor: Sophie Gamand from The Sato Project.

All protographs in this book were taken by participants of the Photography that Saves Lives! Workshop!

I think dogs are the most amazing

creatures;they give

unconditional love.For me they are

the role model for being alive.-Gilda Radner

In the picture: Amy goes for a walk with Gwendelyn. (Cristina Romero)

In the pictures: (Top Left) Pecky among cameras and squeaky toys; (Right) Pecky and Ilia Pacheco enjoying the workshop. (Bottom Left) Sophie Gamand and Chrissy Beckles from The Sato Project, co-sponsors of the event; and Puchungo and Karen Uphoff enjoying the park. (M. Cintrón)

In the pictures: (From left) Saraivy Colón looking for the “money shot”!; Ilia really got down to business with Chiqui; Linda got creative with her poses while Puchungo patiently waited for her to get her shot; Jenny and Isabel working with Ory; Camile, Saraivy and Gwendalyn with model Amy. (M. Cintron)

The Money Shot

J. Pierre González.

In the picture: Puchungo strikes a pose while Cristina helps him stay in his mark, Karen calling his attention with a treat, while Sophie takes the picture.(J. Pierre González)

In the picture: Brandy getting some love and attention from Chrissy while Camille captures the moment. (Cristina Romero)

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

-Roger Caras

In this page: Chiqui gets some TLC from Mary (Saraivy Colón)Opposite page: Pecky gets the royal treatment from Miguel. (M. Cintrón)

In this page: Chiqui gets some TLC from Mary (Saraivy Colón)Opposite page: Pecky gets the royal treatment from Miguel. (M. Cintrón)

The

ModelsFor more information on how to adopt please write to: match.pet@fepapr.org

PeckyPecky steals the show. She is outgoing and fun. She has a funny and peculiar way of running. This playful pup is 1 1/2 years-old and loves playing. Pecky enjoyed the park and the other dogs very much. She was rescued from Bayamón.

In this page photos by: (Left) Valerie Díaz, (Top Right) Cristina Romero, (Bottom from left) Valerie Díaz and Cristina Romero.Opposite page: Cristina Romero

OryOry is a happy dog. Very well behaved during her photo shoot. She is three years old and loves to play. She enjoys her going out for walks. She weighs 47 pounds. Ory was rescued from the streets of Guaynabo.

In this page photos by: (Left) Isabel Calderon, (Top Right) Floribel Merced, (Bottom Right) Floribel Merced.Opposite page: Isabel Calderón

In this page photos by: (Top) Floribel Merced, (Bottom from Left) Jenny Reyes, M. Cintrón, Saraivy ColónOpposite page: Jenny Reyes

ChiquiChiqui is a natural model, calm and poised. She is a 10 pound 2 year-old lap dop. She loves to cuddle and likes the attention. Chiqui was rescued from the streets of Bayamón.

Brandy

At first Brandy was a bit shy, but a few minutes into the photo shoot you could see her coming out of her shell. She is an obedient dog, happy and lovable. She is a tiny 8 pound one year-old pup. Brandy was rescued from the streets of Bayamón.

In this page photos by: (Background) Saraivy Colón; (Left from Top) Floribel Merced, Valerie Díaz, Ilia Pacheco.Opposite page: Camille Negrón

In this page photos by: Saraivy ColónPhoto Strip: Carlos Quiles, Karen Uphoff, Cristina Romero.

PuchungoPuchungo behaved like a seasoned model. Loves the attention of the camera (and the people). He is an active, curious, intelligent, social, indoor/outdoor dog who loves to be with people, loves car rides, loves to be on your lap, fall at sleep at your feet and in your bed if you let him. He is less than one year old and weighs 72 pounds. Puchungo was rescued from the streets of San Juan.

Amy

Amy

Amy is a sweet, lovable dog who’s dream is to be part of a family. At 5 years old she is full of energy and enjoyed her day at the park. Amy weighs 77 pounds. Rescued from Barceloneta.

In this page photos by: (Left Top) Saraivy Colón (Left Bottom) Jenny ReyesOpposite page: M. Cintrón

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

Henry Ford

Sophie Gamand is a French photographer who decided to dedicate her art to animals and our relationship with them. She runs a photography business in New York and gives back to the community by working with The Sato Project (www.thesatoproject.org) where, among her many tasks, she photographs rescued dogs and documents the animals and the volunteers struggles during the rescue process. For more information about Sophie’s studio visit www.strikingpaws.com.

About the Instructor

About FEPAThe “Federación Protectora de Animales de Puerto Rico, Inc.” is a non-profit organization that works for the animal welfare community by providing its members education programs, resources, networking and scholarships. Your donations keep programs like “Photography to Saves Lives!” available for the community at no or little cost. To learn more visit: www.fepapr.org.