Having just learned about the 2012 championships the day after it rolled through Las Vegas, where Anderson lives, he was determined catch it the next time around. With an interest in producing technically pristine photos, he wanted to see these magnificent specimens portrayed in the right light.

“It’s been done badly a lot of times, and I think I took this as an opportunity to put my spin on it and show what I could do with it,” says Anderson.

These aren’t your average crumb catchers, with elaborate designs that extend from whiskers to wardrobe to persona.