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Portraits of your pups.
With a purpose.
Welcome to the official Tails of the World coffee table book fundraising page!
Calling all canine superstars! Here at Gina Soule Photo, we’re on the hunt for Ten amazing pups to feature in the glossy pages of the upcoming Tails of the World: Volume Three fundraising coffee table book! Your pup will get to represent portland, maine alongside all his/her furry friends from every corner of the globe.
Tails of the World is an organization that puts together a collectors edition coffee table book, with all proceeds from both portrait session fees and sales of the book itself, going directly to help support animal-specific charities locally and on a worldwide level.
Every year, professional pet photographers from around the globe unite for this cause to help raise funds. To date, the annual Tails of the World books have featured over 1,150 dogs and raised over a whopping $95,000.
This year, our goal is to raise $70,000! Ready for you and your dog to do your part, and help to raise money for other pups in need? Keep reading to find out how!
Limited Edition Sessions.
Supporting a Good Cause.
All the while, creating Custom Art of your Heart dog for the walls of your own home.
What’s not to love?
The Details
Tails of the World: Volume Three is a collaborative project of pet photographers from around the globe who are united in their mission to make a difference for animals in need. This project was started by Caitlin J. McColl, an Australian Pet Photographer, who founded this project in 2022.
Gina Soule Photo has been officially selected as the 2024 Pet Photographer for Portland, Maine.
All Maine dogs are welcome to apply!
A $99 registration fee* includes your custom pet photography session with Gina Soule Photo (valued at $250) to create one-of-a-kind artwork of your heart dog. It also includes a one-image feature in Tails of the World: Volume Three.
100% of this Standard Session registration fee (99$) benefits No Bowl Empty Pet Food PAntry. 100% of book sale proceeds are donated directly to Geelong Animal Welfare Society (charity chosen by Caitlin J. McColl).
Book project sessions will be held throughout July, and August 2024 at Predetermined locations within the greater Portland area. You are welcome to choose from one the predetermined spots and dates for your session. Can’t make one of the dates and times for our standard session? We are excited to offer an Adventure Session upgrade which includes a custom date, time, and location of your choosing!
Tails of the World: Volume Three will be designed and professionally printed by Caitlin J. McColl and will be available for purchase online in December 2024.
*Your registration fee does not include digital files, prints, or products, All artwork starts at $575, prints starting at $250, and can be purchased at your very own personalized reveal session.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The short answer - ABSOLUTELY. These sessionsa are not just for rescue dogs, they’re for ALL dogs. We are all here to support a good cause, so all dogs are wecome!
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No off leash? No problem! I’m here to let you in on a secret, 99% of dogs that I photograph are actually on lead! I will provide special collars and long leads that are easily removed in photoshop, so it looks like your dog was off leash the entire time!
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No training is no problem here! Your pup’s portrait sessions isn’t about stellar obedience, it is about letting them be 100% themselves. From zoomies in all directions, to exploring their surroundings, there has never been a dog, no matter the training level, that we haven’t been able to create breathtaking one-of-a-kind potraits of!
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Honestly, dogs are kind of like potato chips in my mind, you can’t ever have just one! And if you have more than one pup in your household, it just wouldn’t be fair to not create art from your session featuring them all! Simply choose the number of total dogs you have and upgrade to the Adventure Session option on your application. Please note - only dogs that have applied and have been accepted into Tails of the World: Volume Three will be featured in the book.
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Of course you can be in the photos with your dog! To ensure that we have enough time to truly capture the bond that you two share, you’ll want to upgrade to the Adventure Session option on your application! The best part? Adventure Sessions come with a custom location, so we take your photos where you have always dreamed of having them done!
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Have no fear, all dogs who apply and are accepted for this book project are 100% promised a beautiful one-portrait feature. However, these sessions are strictly limited to 10 dogs. All spots will fill quickly, so if you'd like to support a great cause while having custom portraits of your pup, don’t delay your application!
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We live in a digital age - so why art?
Imagine the emotions you feel when you catch sight of your heart dog’s portrait displayed on the walls of your own home as you walk to make your morning cup of coffee; an immediate smile comes to your face. Or imagine flipping through the pages of an album that captures an entire afternoon of memories that you and your pup shared, allowing you to relive these shared special moments in time while your dog sleeps peacefully on the couch by your side. Have you ever felt this way with an online gallery link that you’ve lost in your email? Yeah, me either. This is the power of physical artwork; it provides an experience that digital mediums simply just cannot replace or replicate.
Your shared bond is tangible, your art should be too.
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If you are invited for an interview phone call to see if your pup would be an awesome fit to feature in this book, we will discuss dates, time, and location available for the Standard Sessions! If you cannot make one of these, your best option for your pup to be featured in the book is to upgrade to an Adventure Session! These come with a custom date and time (both based on availability), and location (travel fees may apply). The best part? A complimentary $200 product credit is also included in this session that can be used directly to bringing your portraits to life through wall art, or our other fine art photographic offerings!
You and your dog have a bond that cannot be broken, and a story of friendship that is truly one-of-a-kind; we’re here to capture and immortalize these precious moments for you.
a pet photography experience for people and their pets in Portland, Maine, Gina Soule Photo creates an experience that is custom-tailored and centered around each and every individual dog. We specialize in bringing these memories to life through wall art, fine art albums, and other mediums of photographic art. The best part? You and your dog’s only job is to show up and be 100% yourselves. Leave the rest to us!
A few weeks after your session we will have your personalized reveal session. This is where the magic starts to happen and we bring your portraits to life! From choosing your favorites to deciding how to display your images, be prepared for lots of smiles, laughs, and even happy tears as we view the very best portraits from session! Most of my clients say even though they love the session itself, reveal day is truly their favorite.
Ready for a bonus? your dog will have one portrait, chosen by Gina Soule Photo, included in the Tails of the World: Volume Three fundraiser coffee table book! This book will be available for purchase December 2024.
An experience built specifically for your dog.
The Reviews are in!
—Peanut Butter and Pamela —
“From the moment I saw the website for Gina Soule Photography, I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for! The whole process was easy and fun! Gina traveled all the way to DOWNEAST Maine to photograph my dog in her local beautiful setting. Gina’s skill and ability to capture and create photos of my dog’s true personality are exemplified in the spectacular artwork I purchased.
There is no doubt in my mind that Gina Soule Photography will continue to be voted as the “Best Pet Photographer” in Maine for years to come!”
— Sierra and Sophie —
“Amazing photos by a very loving and accommodating lady!! Sophie had a blast the entire session and Gina was very thoughtful and careful during the session with sophie’s bone cancer 💗🐶 highly recommend to anyone looking for a great and fun way to commemorate their dogs!!”
—Finn and Lauren —
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my photo session with Gina. The session was amazing. She made my dogs feel comfortable and the locations were perfect. The images she presented to me were nothing short of breathtaking. I am in awe of how beautiful they came out. The album I purchased is just stunning. I will cherish these images of my beautiful pups for the rest of my life. I will be using Gina again I have no doubt. I can’t recommend Gina enough.”
About Tails of the World…
This book is a passion project put together by Caitlin J. McColl in 2015, the Tails of the World Collective is an international group of professional pet photographers. Together, we are all united in our mission to make a difference for pets while celebrating our love for dogs while crafting one of a kind pet portraits for our clients.
To date, the Tails of the World Book Project has raised over $150,000 for animal charities around the globe.
Meet The Photographer:
Bachelor of Science in pre-veterinary medicine with a specialty in both canine and equine behavior.
Experienced professional and fellow reactive dog mom.
Multi-Internationally award winning and published pet photographer.
Master of Photography Degree Holder in Fine Art Portraiture from the Professional Photographers Association of America.
Gina is Maine’s only internationally award winning and published dog and pet photographer who exclusively photographs and specializes in pets. With her years of work in the veterinary world, her experience with animals from all walks of life ensures her client’s pets enjoy their time in front of the camera, This attention to detail has also lead to Gina’s work gaining international recognition with over 80+ international awards and publications in her short 4 years since first picking up a camera.
