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Capturing Joy: vegan sanctuary photoshoot

July 15, 2026 by Kerly Ilves

I had a wonderful chance, once again, to take a cover for the VEGAN magazine. Though taking photos of Eke, in my office at the time, was fun, but going to another place was something else.

Kati and Martin, two loving vegans live near Viljandi and run a sanctuary for hares called Rõõmsad Hüpped, in English Happy Jumps or Joyful Hops, you get the idea. They picked me up from Viljandi and we got to know each other a bit better during the ride. After the arrival at their old cottage, an inheritance from Martin’s dad, they showed me around and I got to meet their cute fosters – almost 25 different types of hares. Oh, what a joy!

And when we got to the photo taking, then oh what a joy again! Kati and Martin came very prepared! They had their special countryside outfits and the old hay-making tools. Scythe and all! I mean, the photo says it all!

Looking for the third cover, magazine Vegan! 🙂

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