Pictures of Animals Posing as Humans by Svetlana Valyiskaya
Cat poses with balloons in a tux. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
It’s often said that pets and their owners can start to look alike, but these adorable photographs take the old mantra to a new extreme. They are the work of Svetlana Valyiskaya, from St Petersburg, Russia, who snaps pets in everyday poses in her spare time from her job as a commercial photographer.
The vibrant costumes and scenes, which Svetlana designs herself, have made the photos a hit in her native Russia – and it’s not hard to see why.
She said: “I really love animals, they are loyal, faithful and true and always interesting to work with – plus they never criticise the photographs afterwards”.
Reading the Metro, enjoying some Swedish meatballs. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Just chilling, in bed, with a paper, whatever. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Matching, daaaaarling. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Dinner time. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Fly me to the moon. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
This is the life. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Does this dress make my butt look big? (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Even cats have chores. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Hardcore hamster. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Corn on the cob for hipster kitty. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
No doubts about this cat’s preferences. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)
Bathtime for these little pups. (Photo by Svetlana Valyiskaya/Mercury)