Saving tails one snap at a time

We are photographers who love dogs and we’re using our cameras to do some good. Every portrait session booked allows us to provide photos for shelters and rescues.

What we’re all about.

Our mission is to support rescues
and relieve overcrowded shelters
by photographing every dog;
highlighting their unique
personality and fast-tracking their
journey from shelter to forever home.

How it works.

1. Snap

Book with us! Participate in one of our sessions or reach out if you would like us to come to your event.

2. Send

We send a photographer to a rescue or shelter partner in need at no cost to them.

3. Save Tails

These pics lend much-needed visibility to at-risk dogs and drastically improve their chances of finding forever homes.

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  • Pictures are EVERYTHING in the rescue world — they can make or break an animal's chances at adoption when someone is scrolling through listings. Capturing the animals at their cutest and happiest literally saves lives!

    Rescue Partner
    Cheatham County Animal Contol

  • Photos are the make or break for some of these dogs and are truly their tickets out of the shelter.

    Rescue Partner
    CASA Transport

  • Professional photos of shelter animals increase their chances of adoption by showcasing their personalities and making them stand out.

    Source: PLOS ONE

  • She doesn’t just capture an image, she captures their personality, their quirky smile, their floppy ear, their underbite, and those are the photos we love to send to our partners!

    Rescue Parter
    Brittnie Battle

  • Beautiful and captivating!

    Rescue Partner
    Trisha, RARE Rescue

  • High-quality photos significantly shorten the length of stay for rescue animals. Dogs photographed outdoors or in home-like settings are adopted more quickly.

    Source: PLOS ONE

  • These photos lift a burden off of staff and volunteers who are already stretched thin and don't have the time or equipment to really showcase the animals like Carla does.

    Rescue Partner
    Paige Golden

Book a Session.

Don’t see a date that works for you right now? Sign up for our newsletter to get notified of our next session day.

  • Don’t worry, you’ll be in these too! Your session is yours to customize, so I encourage you and your people to be part of these pictures too! That said, here at Send Dog Pics we are about dog pics first and foremost and these “dog + dog people” sessions are what we’re set up for.

  • You will get at least 10 high quality images, ready to print or download. I love delivering galleries with variety and will meticulously edit the photos to make sure you’re getting all the best shots!

  • Typically, just about 20 minutes. This tends to be the best amount of time to keep your dog interested without overwhelming them. Since these windows are narrow, it’s critical that you arrive a bit early!

  • Absolutely—believe me, I get it! Please note in your message if your dog is reactive, shy, or aggressive and we will make time and a plan for you. It also works wonders to bring high-reward treats for us to use during your session.

Get in touch.

Have questions? Got ideas for potential partnerships? Are you a photographer who wants to join our mission? Use the contact form here or reach out to me directly at carla@senddogpics.com.

Currently Serving Middle Tennessee