This Photographer Matches Redheads With Ginger Animals, And The Results Are Stunning

"Red hair color is very special for me, and I think it's not only about a bright color; it's about a state of mind."

Stephanie

• Published in Animals
• September 27, 2021

Photographer Alexandra Bochkareva has created a stunning catalog of photos showcasing the unique beauty of red hair. And to make sure her subjects' beautiful red locks are accentuated, Alexandra often pairs her models with equally stunning ginger animals.

The talented photographer has worked with an array of striking animals, including Alice, the fox. Alexandra personally chooses the pairs, looking for subjects that are "very similar, both in an external and internal way."

The resulting images are breathtaking and perfectly capture the chemistry between each pair. Alexandra loves working with animals, and it shows.

"Within the last two years, I've been lucky to work with other animals," she says. "There are huskies, rabbits, raccoons, owls, Maine Coons, snakes, foxes, horses, and lynx."

Alexandra puts a lot of thought into the animals she chooses. She says they are profoundly symbolic, and each one serves a specific purpose to the artwork.

"Red hair color is very special for me," Alexandra says. "And I think it's not only about a bright color; it's about a state of mind."

Scroll down to get some insight into the meanings behind Alexandra's animal choices.

1. Owls

"There are two series of photographs with owls. The first one was organized on water and is dedicated to our failures."

"All of us have mistakes we try to forget. This is a crushing weight, but it is our power at the same time."

"The ship always needs an open sea. The girl sitting on the chair in the waters represents the human with anchored mind, and the owl represents the freedom of soul."

2. Maine Coons

"In the series with Maine Coons, I showed real-life friends. The cats are the pets of these girls."

"The main thing I adore in this photoshoot is the way that they look alike. It's really cute to see."

3. Huskies

"This portrait features amazing beauties Irina, Sherlock, and Lumen, who have heterochromia (yes, it’s real and not a composite)."

"Sherlock and Lumen are members of a big husky family that consists mostly of rejected dogs. I photographed them together to show how similar people and animals are."

4. Lynx

"Here is Elena, Ivan, Sasha and Geralt. Geralt is the lynx rescued from a fur farm."

"He is now healthy and tamed, living his wealthy life as a beloved pet. Among others rescued from improper conditions, he is now a muse for art projects praising the beauty of interactions between animals, people, and nature."

You can find more of Alexandra's work here: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | 500px | Flickr

Stephanie