Elias Weiss Friedman

Elias Weiss Friedman is a New York Times best-selling author, photographer, creative director, and producer best known for creating the hugely popular online platform The Dogist. With over 11 million followers across social media, Elias has spent more than a decade capturing the unique personalities of over 50,000 dogs. His distinctive approach goes beyond simple portraits, he humanizes each dog, revealing their true character and spirit through his lens.

Elias’s work has reached remarkable heights, including photographing President Biden and his dog Commander at the White House. He is also an official photographer for prestigious events like Westminster and The Super Bowl’s beloved Puppy Bowl. His photojournalistic style combined with a “seriously funny” sense of humor has turned The Dogist into a cultural phenomenon, earning him more than just social media fame. His photography has been featured in respected outlets such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, CBS Sunday Morning, What What Happens Live!, People, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME.

Beyond his artistic achievements, Elias is deeply committed to advocacy for dogs. He supports numerous philanthropic organizations including Puppies Behind Bars, The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, the ASPCA, The Guide Dog Foundation, Canine Companions for Independence, and others through The Dogist Fund. His dedication to both the art and welfare of dogs highlights a career built on passion, creativity, and compassion.