The famous underwater dogs are the work of Seth Casteel, a photographer. While photographing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in his backyard, the dog insisted on being in the pool. So, Seth gave up trying to get him to pose on land and jumped in the pool with him using an underwater camera.
The result of this unique photoshoot led to the creation of a series he called Underwater Dogs. He upgraded his camera equipment and began photographing dogs in swimming pools. The photos quickly went viral and became an Internet sensation.
People were taking notice, including publishing houses. Seth was offered a booked deal and became a New York Times best-selling author of Underwater Dogs, Underwater Puppies, Big Dog Little Dog, and five children’s books. In addition, his work has been published in National Geographic and The New York Times.