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A photographer captured dogs at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, and the pups are shown lounging poolside and exuding old Hollywood glamour
A photographer captured dogs at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, and the pups are shown lounging poolside and exuding old Hollywood glamour
Zoë EttingerOct 13, 2020, 23:53 IST
"Dogs at the Beverly Hills Hotel."Gray Malin
Photographer Gray Malin released a new photo series on September 29, "Dogs at the Beverly Hills Hotel," which he shot in January.
Malin reimagined old Hollywood glamour by capturing dogs as if they were guests and staff at the California hotel in the '50s and '60s.
The photos show dogs of 22 different breeds who are pictured living in the lap of luxury, from a pug getting a massage to a chow chow enjoying breakfast in bed.
"Dogs are beloved, just like the iconic hotel itself, so to me this was a winning combination of pure happiness," Malin told Insider.
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Gray Malin is a photographer based in West Hollywood, California.
Gray Malin.
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Malin's latest series, "Dogs at the Beverly Hills Hotel," shows a world in which dogs are guests and staff at the iconic hotel.
"Dogs at the Beverly Hills Hotel."
Gray Malin
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Malin has long been inspired by the Beverly Hills Hotel's air of old Hollywood glamour.
"The Green Convertible."
Gray Malin
It's also not the first time Malin has used the Beverly Hills Hotel as a photo backdrop.
"Chowing at The Cabana Cafe."
Gray Malin
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The collection includes 22 different dog breeds and captures the pets living their best lives around the hotel.
"Dogs at the Beverly Hills Hotel."
Gray Malin
Despite how relaxed many of the dogs look in Malin's pictures, there was a lot of work that went into each photo.
"The Pampered Pug."
Gray Malin
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It also wasn't always easy to get the dogs to pose with accessories.
"The Sunbathers."
Gray Malin
Some of the pictures were later edited to add in meals and drinks, which prevented the pups from eating human food on set.
"Bone Appetit."
Gray Malin
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Malin's favorite photos are ones where the pups seem to take on human-like qualities.
"Breakfast in Bed."
Gray Malin
Malin got almost all the props, including the vintage cars and luggage, from Hollywood movie houses.
"The Afghan."
Gray Malin
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The photo series even featured a custom dog outfit created by a costume designer from "Legally Blonde."
"The Concierge."
Gray Malin
Malin believes capturing dogs around the iconic hotel is a "winning combination of pure happiness."