For Pet Prints Magazine
Meet Ryan and Thandi, a.k.a. T-Dog. Bestie running buddies and superstar models. We met up in Noordhoek, Cape Town with the Pet Prints Magazine team to shoot a set of portraits for the latest issue.
I managed to persuade everyone to shoot on the beach as well as a park. I cannot tell you how much I love shooting by the sea, my desire to shoot portraits on the beach borders on an obsession, which is what happens when you grow up in the UK without sea or sun I suppose.
Ryan Sandes is a professional trail runner, which involves competing in races covering distances of over 100km in a day, through rugged mountain terrain. Thandi loves to run with Ryan, but as she’s getting on in years, she prefers shorter distances.
Thandi is a rescue from Randburg SPCA, she’s now 13, however you’d never say from her enthusiasm for life and trim physique. That’s what good food and exercise can do for you people, take note.
I’m going to direct you to the Magazine to read more about Ryan’s story and what makes him such a cool guy. Not only is he a dedicated professional which is incredibly inspiring, he’s also a passionate philanthropist who dedicates time and money to an NPO that helps to feed South African learners each morning before school.
You can also learn more about Ryan’s career in his book – Trail Blazer – which you’ll find in all local bookstores.