Dogs: Social Beings: A first exhibition by Lesley Ames, photographer, opens at RAYGUN in Chicago in Andersonville on August 2, 2023, running through August 30, with an opening reception on Friday, August 4, from 6-8 pm. It is part of a First Friday event on August 4 at RAYGUN, 5207 N Clark St, celebrating art and getting out into the local community. 

The opening exhibition highlights the recent work of Lesley Ames, the photographer behind Stan's Photo, a pet portrait studio that finds inspiration in a dog's wild spirit, unique personality and soulful gaze. The exhibit also introduces the launch of the new project, The Dogs of Andersonville, which aims to photograph one hundred dogs of Andersonville and tell the story of the social beings that connect us as humans and neighbors, making the neighborhood one of the friendliest in the world.