American Water Spaniel in Belem Studio Portrait

A curly-coated American Water Spaniel sits slightly off-center on a worn wooden chair pushed askew in a quiet Belem studio. The dog's liver-colored coat gleams under a warm corner lamp, highlighting the texture of its dense curls and the soft shape of its muzzle. Behind the subject, a plain white backdrop absorbs the light, while a single window to the side casts a soft, directional glow that reveals the fine hairs along the dog's ear set. The 13mm lens shows the scene with a slight perspective stretch, showing the chair's legs and the dog's grounded stance. Shadows pool in the corners of the room, adding depth without obscuring the animal's alert, dark eyes. A brass ring on the chair's armrest catches a faint reflection of the overhead bulb.