Pet Photographer Reveals How Adorable Dogs and Cats Look From Below

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

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Paws are arguably one of the cutest features of our pets, and thanks to photographer Andrius Burba, we can get a real good look at them. Burba is known for his unusual approach to pet photography—he photographs cats, dogs, and even horses from underneath while they stand on a glass table. His ongoing series, titled Underlook, provides a clear view of animals’ fluffy underbellies and padded paws, as well as their adorable—and often hilarious—temperaments.

From Pomeranians and Poodles to various cats and kittens, Burba continues to showcase fluffy friends of all shapes and sizes from below. In behind-the-scenes videos posted on YouTube, Burba reveals his process for setting up his equipment and posing the animals in place. Each creature playfully interacts with the glass surface while they unknowingly have their photo taken. Some look perplexed by the experience, while others (mostly cats) seem totally unfazed by the request to walk on glass.

Burba shoots each animal with a black background, altogether strengthening the surreal results. Each pet looks as though it’s floating in space, with its floppy ears, tail, and fur drifting towards the viewer.

If you’re a fan of Burba’s Underlook series, you can buy his collection of dog photos as a book, titled Under Dogs, from independent bookstore via Bookshop or on Amazon. And if you want to see more, you can follow his updates on Instagram.

Photographer Andrius Burba has an unusual approach to pet photography.

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

He photographs cats and dogs from underneath a glass table.

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

His ongoing series, titled Underlook, provides a clear view of animals' cute underbellies and paws.

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

Underlook Pet Photography Series by Andrius Burba

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My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Andrius Burba.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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