It is 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, 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.
"I love to devise and make costumes, dresses, hats, shirts and
jackets. They might not keep them on very long so you have to be
quick to get the picture."
