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Waterlogged dogs! Photographer captures pooches at bath time

There is now photographic proof that dogs detest bath time. Dog photographer Sophie Gamand spent time at a groomer's studio to witness the range of emotions shown by soggy pooches.

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Britney

Britney

There is now photographic proof that dogs detest bath time. Dog photographer Sophie Gamand photographed a handful of dogs getting bathed at a New York City groomer's studio. Here are her portraits of the adorable — and slightly pathetic — pooches.

Britney gives a bleak pose while enduring bath time.

Sophie Gamand
Chuchi

Chuchi

Gamand photographed more than 12 dogs over the course of two days in pet stylist Ruben Santana's Bronx studio.

Sophie Gamand
May

May

"The expressions were priceless and really entertaining," Gamand told TODAY.com. "It was magic."

Sophie Gamand
Buddy

Buddy

Buddy stares down the camera while sitting soaking wet in the studio.

Sophie Gamand
Commando

Commando

"I didn't realize how subtle the expressions were at first," Gamand said. "It was only when I went through the photos later that I noticed the differences."

Sophie Gamand
Diamond

Diamond

Diamond shows her distaste for the bath.

Sophie Gamand
Oscar

Oscar

Oscar stood out as one of the most memorable dogs Gamand photographed.

"He looked so deep, like a sculpture," she recalled. "I really loved his expression. It maybe even had a bit of sadness and was a bit cheeky."

Sophie Gamand
Marshmallow

Marshmallow

Marshmallow endures the process of getting clean.

Sophie Gamand

Pucci

Gamand's photo series won first place in the portraiture category in the Sony World Photography Awards in May. She is now working on a book inspired by the images.

Sophie Gamand Striking Paws

Nicole

Gamand, who is originally from France, has been photographing dogs for four years and looking for a niche project like this to come along.

"I've been waiting for this for years hoping something would click," she said. "The wet dogs have really changed my life."

Sophie Gamand Striking Paws
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