A photographer takes photos of dogs trying to catch treats, and the results will bring a smile to your face

Gabbi ShawJul 9, 2020, 19:23 IST

Jumping for joy.Vieler Photography

Photographer Christian Vieler specializes in capturing dogs in a moment of pure ecstasy: the moment they catch a treat.
These 15 photos are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Picture this: You're at a restaurant, and you can finally see your waiter on the way with your food. Imagine the look of joy and relief on your face.

Christian Vieler, a photographer, specializes in capturing that moment on film — but with your dog. Specifically, he manages to get the perfect shot of dogs trying to catch a treat.

Without further ado, here are 15 of the most hilarious photos Vieler has taken in his years of capturing "Dogs Catching Treats."

Christian Vieler is a photographer who specializes in the most wholesome field: He captures dogs catching treats.

Pure happiness. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

Why? Because, according to Vieler, it "brings dogs even closer to our hearts."

That's a big dog. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

"In their faces, we recognize panic, joy, fear of loss, sheer desire and the peak of pleasure — this is great Hollywood-style cinema."

An overwhelming amount of treats. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

They're definitely works of art.

Note the two different colored eyes. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

Some of these pups are more focused on catching the treats ...

The look of fierce determination. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

... while others are barely able to contain their joy.

Heads up. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

Vieler says he stumbled upon the idea "by accident and chance."

Some competition. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

In 2013, he had bought himself a new camera and was testing the settings. He wanted his dog to move around, but she is "a very chilled Labrador" and wouldn't get up.

Big smiles. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

"What gets a Lab better in motion than a treat? I started throwing and hit my camera button at the same time," he said. And photo magic was born.

Will he catch it? Courtesy of Vieler Photography

Vieler figured out days later when he was cleaning out his hard drive how funny the photos ended up being.

Look at that smile. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

And that's how "Dogs Catching Treats" was born.

Grooming on point. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

"I work with dogs every day. Photographing them is just the half of the work. To get good results, understanding and interacting with them is a very important part of my job."

No distractions. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

"I work with dogs every day. Photographing them is just the half of the work. To get good results, understanding and interacting with them is a very important part of my job."

"The whole 'Treat' thing didn’t only bring me closer to dogs — dogs are my 24/7 life now," he continued.

Treats, treats, and more treats. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

Hanging out with dogs all day long, and bringing joy to people?

Open wide. Courtesy of Vieler Photography

There are definitely worse jobs to have.

Catch! Courtesy of Vieler Photography

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A photographer takes photos of dogs trying to catch treats, and the results will bring a smile to your face

Christian Vieler is a photographer who specializes in the most wholesome field: He captures dogs catching treats.

Why? Because, according to Vieler, it "brings dogs even closer to our hearts."

"In their faces, we recognize panic, joy, fear of loss, sheer desire and the peak of pleasure — this is great Hollywood-style cinema."

They're definitely works of art.

Some of these pups are more focused on catching the treats ...

... while others are barely able to contain their joy.

Vieler says he stumbled upon the idea "by accident and chance."

In 2013, he had bought himself a new camera and was testing the settings. He wanted his dog to move around, but she is "a very chilled Labrador" and wouldn't get up.

"What gets a Lab better in motion than a treat? I started throwing and hit my camera button at the same time," he said. And photo magic was born.

Vieler figured out days later when he was cleaning out his hard drive how funny the photos ended up being.

And that's how "Dogs Catching Treats" was born.

"I work with dogs every day. Photographing them is just the half of the work. To get good results, understanding and interacting with them is a very important part of my job."

"The whole 'Treat' thing didn’t only bring me closer to dogs — dogs are my 24/7 life now," he continued.

Hanging out with dogs all day long, and bringing joy to people?

There are definitely worse jobs to have.