Tails of Canberra Volume 2: A Dog's Guide to the Nation's Capital

Your Dog Deserves to be Celebrated with Timeless Artwork

A limited opportunity to be featured in Tails of Canberra Volume 2 - More than just a book, it's a masterpiece of love!

I'm looking for all types of dogs of all ages from Canberra and the surrounding regions to feature in Ina J Photography's second fundraising coffee table book, Tails of Canberra - Volume 2: A dog's guide to the Nation's Capital.

Not Just a Book - A Tribute to Your Pet's Story

At Tails of Canberra, I believe every pet has a unique story to tell. This book is not just about featuring adorable pets—it's about capturing their true spirit through stunning, custom photography and artwork. Our goal is to create timeless pieces that honour your pet's personality and the joy they bring to your life.

  • Professional pet photography that goes beyond the ordinary.
  • Exclusive artwork options to cherish forever.
  • A beautifully printed coffee table book featuring your beloved pet.

This beautiful collector's edition coffee table photo book is dedicated to supporting Completely Rescued, a local Canberra dog rescue.

Completely Rescued
Tails of Canberra Volume 2 Book Mockup

THE DETAILS

  • All dogs are welcome to apply
  • The registration fee is $150, with half being donated to Completely Rescued. This includes a custom 30 min pet photography session with Ina J Photography (valued at $200) to create beautiful artwork of your dog and a two page feature in Tails of Canberra Volume 2. There is an option to upgrade to an extended session to include multiple dogs and of course the whole family.
  • 50% of this registration fee and 100% of the profit from the book sales benefit Completely Rescued dog rescue.
  • Book project sessions will be scheduled throughout 2025 at select locations in Canberra and surrounding regions.
  • Only 30 spots will be available, and applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. If we receive more than 30 applications, priority will be given to those that best align with the book's vision and goals.
  • Final spots will be offered to applicants whose dogs align with the artistic vision and experience of Tails of Canberra - Volume 2, prioritising those who value the opportunity to create meaningful and lasting artwork that celebrates their pet’s unique personality and story.
  • Tails of Canberra will be designed, self-published, and professionally printed by Ina Jalil, with a release goal of December 2025 (if there are delays, you'll be notified).
*The registration fee does not include digital files, prints, or products. Artwork and print products are purchased separately. The book will also be available to purchase separately.
 

First Round of Applications closes on 23 February 2025.

THE EXPERIENCE

My goal is to capture your dog's true essence through bespoke wall art, fine art albums, and heirloom-quality products that you will cherish forever.

What to expect:

  • Personalised Consultation: We begin with a consultation and a planning session to get to know more about you and your dog, ensuring a tailored experience that highlights their personality and the bond you share with them.
  • Fun, Adventure-filled Photo Session: On the day of the session simply show up, relax, have fun and enjoy creating beautiful memories with your dog.
  • Viewing and Selection: A week after your session, you'll have the opportunity to come back to my studio to view and purchase the beautiful photos I captured at your session. This is often my client's favourite part as they see their pet's portraits come to life for the first time and where we finalise artwork design to display in your home. I'll show you mockups of your photos on your walls to help visualise the final artwork.

And of course, the special part of this project your dog will have two portraits, chosen by Ina J Photography to be featured in Tails of Canberra: Volume 2 coffee table book. 

About the Charity

Part of the registration fee of each session will be donated to Completely Rescued.

Completely Rescued is a community-driven animal rehoming organisation dedicated to saving and rehoming animals in need across NSW and the ACT. Their mission is to reduce euthanasia rates by rescuing animals from pounds and surrenders, providing them with essential care, including vaccinations, desexing, and microchipping, in a safe and loving environment. With the support of dedicated volunteers and local businesses, they aim to open an adoption centre to rescue more animals and advocate for better animal welfare within the community.

Sallie Rodriguez

Sallie Rodriguez

"Ina is absolutely incredible! Her love and passion for dogs truly shines—she immediately connected with Chewie and made us feel so comfortable during the shoot. Her keen eye for detail captured his fun-loving personality. The photos speak for themselves—they are stunning and we can’t wait to display them in our home."

★★★★★

Bernadette Simonsen

Bernadette Simonsen

"As someone who was nervous about having the pugs run riot, Ina handled them with ease, engaging them and capturing their gorgeous personalities! From the initial consult, the photo shoot and appointments, Ina was a joy to work with—bubbly, passionate, talented, enthusiastic and full of amazing ideas and suggestions. I now have beautiful artwork that I will cherish. Thank you Ina! Could not recommend more!"

★★★★★

Amanda Paroz

Amanda Paroz

"Ina was so gentle and patient with my rambunctious Pug and introverted Griffon! The experience was so lovely (and we also discovered a new favourite treat for the pups!) and the photos are just magical! We can't wait to hang our framed pictures up at home and are so glad we captured this moment in time with Bean and Esme!"

★★★★★

We deeply appreciate the incredible support from our Tails of Canberra - Volume 2 Book Project sponsors:

Central Bark Pet Styling Logo
Central Bark Pet Styling
Best in Show Sponsor ($5500)
Camp Bow Wow Boarding Kennels Logo
 
Camp Bow Wow Boarding Kennels
The Good Dog Sponsor ($550)

Want to help sponsor this project?

I'm looking for local businesses to join us as sponsors. The sponsorships will not only help fund the self-publishing, design and printing costs but will also give your business exposure to an amazing pet-loving audience.

You'll also get exclusive perks personalised to highlight your business, such as branding sessions, features in the book, complimentary copies of the book and social media recognition. Sponsorship opportunities starts at $250 with limited spots within each tier.

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