FFARL Photo Fundraiser
Celebrate Mother's Day with a photo shoot with whoever you call family while supporting Forever Friends Animal Rescue Latrobe.
A Personalised Photoshoot with whoever is special to you, your..
Dog • Cat • Horse • Kids • Partner • Siblings • Parents • Grandparents
in support of animals in need
“The entire experience from start to finish was made easy for us by Kirstie's preparation and attention to detail!”
— Sharon
How does a photo fundraiser like this work?
It’s super relaxed and I guide you through the whole process
Step 1.
SCHEDULE A TIME
This photoshoot is about sharing a lovely afternoon with your dog/ cat/ horse/ kids/ siblings/ parents so that in weeks, months and years to come- these photos remind you of the special bond you have.
That starts with scheduling a time when you’re all available, at a place that you love.
Step 2.
THE PHOTOSHOOT
We let your session flow naturally, directed by your personalities! You’ll spend an hour or so walking, playing and cuddling with those special to you.
I photograph in a non-intrusive way that offers just the right amount of guidance. You’ll feel confident, but not overwhelmed which will be reflected in the images.
Step 3.
ARTWORK CONSULTATION
Immediately after your photoshoot, we’ll go through your photos to plan your artwork. You can use your bonus $300 artwork credit for one small print and matching digital, and if you love more, you can purchase extras or upgrade the size.
Photoshoots are available until 19th May 2024 but your booking must be confirmed and donation made by 6th April 2024.
“You listened to what I wanted in my photos and made it a really relaxing time. You’re very professional but make it fun”.
— Rachel F.
$100 Photoshoots
with your $100 donation directly to FFARL, you'll get
A custom photo shoot with your dog, cat, horse, children, siblings, parents or grandparents - Whoever is special to you!
At your preferred location in Latrobe Valley or nearby (includes Inverloch) OR Adelaide on selected dates
For unlimited time
On a date of your choice (before 19th May 2024)
$300 studio credit to put toward your order (Prints start at $250 each from a special reduced price list)
A complimentary matching digital file of all images purchased as prints
Payment
You can secure your spot today for just $100 directly donated to FFARL.
Credit for prints and products included..
because life’s happiest memories shouldn’t live behind a screen
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GLOBALLY RECOGNISED
It isn’t just dog-lovers who love my pet photography.. the industry best also agree. Not only is my work award winning, but I have also been appointed a judge on the International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards panel.
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DOG WHISPERER
You know that friend who your dog just LOVES and will always listen too? Yeah that’s me. But it’s not all a fluke, my knowledge of animal behaviour enables me to read your dog and respond accordingly.
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ANIMAL LOVER
Your dog is your world. I get it, mine is too. We wouldn’t trust just anyone with them. You want your photographer to truly love animals so that they are patient and calm during the photoshoot. Pee on my camera bag and puppy bites are all so normal to me that I don’t even blink about it.
Hi, I’m Kirstie
Specialist pet photographer
I basically grew up on horse back, and if I wasn’t in the paddock, then I was most likely teaching our blue heeler new tricks. My love for animals doesn’t stop at my own though, which is why I spent over a decade photographing (and cuddling) the adored pets of Australia with their families (both adults and tiny humans!) under Bitsa Bernard Photography.
If that name sounds familiar it might be from the Tails of Gippsland coffee table book I created- another fundraiser for animal rescue!
You may noticed when we meet that I completely ignore your dog- no matter how much I want to cuddle them, it’s important that we let them choose when that time is. This little trick is one of many that I have to ensure that your dog is relaxed, and we can capture the most natural portraits of them for you. I have similiar tricks for cats and horses too!
This fundraiser is your chance to have a pet photoshoot with me, for just $100! Schedule your time now.
But not just pets
Photographing people from all over the world!
They say never to work with kids or animals.
Apparently, I love a challenge since I don’t just work with both- I often photograph them together.
What I learned in my years of pet photography under Bitsa Bernard Photography, was that my specialty isn’t a particular subject, but rather, the relationships they share. Something I am now know for under my photography business here in Italy, Classico Portraits.
That might be a grandma sharing her gelato on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tuscany with her family, or, a 5-year-old with his (four-legged) best friend playing in the hills of Adelaide, or teenage siblings tackling each other over a footy in Gippsland!
Whatever we get up to, we’ll document it all, but it’s those in-between moments I capture which really showcase your personalities. It could be a cheeky grin, a tight cuddle and big laughs. Or more likely, a particular look which you’ll see and say “oh that is SO him!”.
This FFARL fundraiser is your chance to have a photoshoot with your loved ones and hold these memories close, for just $100! Schedule your time while I’m home next month!
Photo of Kirstie and her husband by Fellfreundschaften
“You’re a magician! Mum says this was the most fun photoshoot we’ve ever had.. and we’ve had many! We love them- thank you”
— Tetiana
Photoshoots are available until 19th May 2024
Don’t miss out on your opportunity for beautiful photos while supporting animals in need.