When Christian Vieler’s photos were shared by Justin Bieber online, he knew he was in trouble. Hundreds of requests for work from all over the world flooded the 51-year-old German photographer’s inbox—far more than he could handle.
Such is the huge appeal of images of dogs catching flying treats. With open jaws, poised to receive something tasty, the furry pets Vieler photographs make people laugh aloud with their comical expressions.
It started as a hobby, but when Vieler first snapped a dog lunging for snacks back in 2013, he knew he’d hit gold.
“I worked as a journalist for long years, and photographed dogs in my free time,” Vieler told The Epoch Times. “I often photographed my own dog when we were out walking. One day, I wanted her to move but she was very chilled. So I started throwing treats at her, just to make her do something. A few days afterward, I realized how funny the pictures turned out. So I stuck to it.”…