Caribou Coffee Treat
 Caribou Coffee baristas, Hailey and Trinity, share a Pup Cup with Ottis.
Ottis’ Whipped Cream Mustache
 Ottis enjoys his personalized treat from Caribou Coffee, complete with a whipped cream mustache.
Van Riper Dog Park
 Van Riper Dog Park: A hub for Ottis's favorite activities, from oversized herding balls to ball throwers and agility course challenges.​​​​​​​
Ottis and Oakley
 Golden Retriever Oakley and Ottis 'having a ball' playing together at Van Riper dog park.
Airport Beach Adventure
 Marissa and Ottis hit the ground running at Airport Beach, one of La Crosse's dog-friendly beaches.
PetSmart Excursion
 Arriving at PetSmart, Ottis presses his nose against the car window, leaving behind his trademark smudges.
Ottis’ Favorite Find
 Selecting the perfect toy at PetSmart, Ottis proudly parades it in his mouth.
Treat Time Tactics
 Captivated by dog treats, Ottis hopes his charm will earn him one more.​​​​​​​
Ottis and Sam on the Trail
 Joining Ottis on a hike, Sam comes prepared with treats and Ottis's favorite ball thrower.
Ridge Crest Trail
 Ottis dashes up the familiar path of Ridge Crest Trail.
Snowball Fun
 Ottis's ball is covered in a fresh layer of snow.
Ottis’ Paw Print
 An impression of Ottis's paw print in the snow.
Sunset Ride
 As the sun sets, Ottis enjoys another favorite: car rides with the windows down.
Ottis’ After-Adventure Bath
 Shaking off a day's worth of adventure, Ottis enjoys a well-deserved bath.
Cozy Wrap-Up
 A content and sleepy Ottis, wrapped in a cozy towel after a day filled with all his favorite things.

Goal

Create a photo essay narrating a story through images and brief captions.

Overview

“Day of Favorites” is a visual narrative capturing a day in the life with Ottis. Through carefully curated compositions and lighting, the photo essay highlights growth in framing and storytelling through photography.

Tools

Lightroom Classic

What I Learned

This project honed my ability to craft a narrative through images, emphasizing the importance of framing and guiding the viewer’s attention to tell a compelling story visually.

Category
Photography