Exotic Pet Ownership in Missouri
I am currently working on a project that looks at the unique
laws that apply to owning an exotic pet in the state of Missouri in the
US. As long as the animal isn't native to the state of Missouri, there
are no laws governing the ownership of an exotic animal as a pet, provided the
owner doesn't breed, sell or showcase it to the public. I am specifically
photographing three areas of exotic pet ownership – breeders, individual
owners, and sanctuaries. I think that in covering each of these stages of
exotic pet ownership, I will be thoroughly documenting several sides of this
issue.
I am currently based in the United States in New
Hampshire. After working as a
staff photographer for the Concord Monitor for two years, I am now pursuing
editorial freelance work. My
husband Max Bittle and I also started Dreamlove Wedding Photography, and we
spend our summers documenting the story of our clients' wedding day. I have a passion for walking in the
woods and documenting the world around me with my macro lens.
To see more of Katie's work please click here.
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All images © Katie Barnes
