CALLING ALL DOGS & THEIR FAMILIES!
I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GET BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS OF YOUR PET & FAMILY AND BE IN A COFFEE TABLE BOOK!
I am partnering up with BrightShores Hospital to raise money for Owen Sound’s NICU…and how are we raising money? Well thru a fun one-of-a-kind coffee table book project.
Tails Of Georgian Bay: Heartfelt Stories Of Our Fur Babies is going to be a coffee table book full of stories and heartfelt photos of local pets and their family, bringing laughter and smiles to children and families staying in the NICU.
I am looking for 30+ dogs of all ages & breeds and their family from around Georgian Bay to feature in Candra Schank Photography’s second fundraiser coffee table book, Tails Of Georgian Bay: Heartfelt Stories Of Our Fur Babies.
This is the perfect opportunity to get beautiful photos of your pet…and family…because you know you just can’t take a good picture of them yourself…hehe
Please note that if you’re not intereseted in having your photo taken and you just want your pet photographed for the book, that’s a-okay too. Lot’s of pet parents just want their pets in the book 😉
What is ‘TAILS OF GEORGIAN BAY 2025’?
This is going to be a fun coffee table book project fundraiser for our local NICU departments by Candra Schank Photography, one of Grey Bruces favourite pet and family photographers.
This book will celebrate our pets and the unwavering and strong bond we share with them. This is the perfect way for any dog mom to get custom photos of her pet(s) and family and support the NICU.
To participate in this book project, you must fill out an application. And there is a $150 participation fee (valued at $300). $100 of each participation fee will be donated to the NICU. We are hoping to raise over $5000 for the NICU.
The books will also be for sale so that you can purchase one for your family. Proceeds from book sales will go directly to the NICU.
Scroll down past the participation form for more information on what to expect, participation cost, and availability.
Sessions will be limited and once all the pages are filled in the book, applications will be closed.
The Details All Summed Up:
- Where: sessions will be held either in Candra’s Studio or outside at a beautiful location.
- Who: All dogs and their family’s in and around Georgian Bay (Owen Sound and area) are welcome to apply!
- Photos can be of just your dog, or your dog and a family member, or you can include the whole family.
- A $150 participation fee* includes your custom pet photography session with Candra Schank Photography (valued at $300) to create beautiful artwork of your dog and/or the bond you share together and a a spread in our 2025 Tails Of Georgian Bay: Heartfelt Stories Of Our Fur Babies.
- $100 from each participation fee and 100% of book sales benefit Owen Sound’s NICU department.
Tails Of Georgian Bay: Heartfelt Stories Of Our Fur Babies will be designed, self-published, and professionally printed by Candra Schank with a potential winter 2025 release goal.
**Candra reserves the right to pick the photo(s) that will go into the book. You must give Candra Permission to publish a photo and story in the book and online.
When We Have Each Other, We Have EVERYTHING
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Where
All sessions will take place at either Candra Schank Photography’s studio (1190 2nd ave East, Owen Sound), or your own home, or at a picturesque spot in Owen Sound.
What’s included
A Candra Schank Photography studio portrait session. These sessions are available on weekdays and a few weekends at various times (value $300).
A double page spread in the Tails Of Georgian Bay book featuring our favourite photo of your pet/family and their unique story. Candra will be choosing the photo that accompanies your write up.
You will have the opportunity to buy a book once the project is all done. This book will be designed and published when all the sessions have been completed. There is no time-limit. BUT Candra is hoping that the book is designed and printed by the end of November so that it is available by Christmas.
2-3 weeks after your session you will get to see your unedited photos for the first time. You will have the option of either having a personal purchase appointment in my studio OR receive an online gallery with all your proofs. You will have access to exclusive packages and pricing as well as all our regular packages. You also have the option of including the whole family and/or other kids and pets in the session for no extra cost.
Participation Cost
$150 per pet
There is no additional cost to add on family photo session or include other children or pets in the session who aren’t’ going in the book.
What’s not included
The photos taken during your photoshoot are not included in the participation fee. When you see your photos for the first time, you can purchase prints, artwork, albums and digital file packages. Special packages and upgrades are available just for Tails Of Georgian Bay families. And don’t forget, we will be donating 5% of all sales to a local animal rescue. The 5% sales contribution is how the NICU will be raising money. Thus, priority will go to applicants who want to invest in digital files, artwork or other products.
How to book a spot
Fill out the application form, and we will be in touch to book your session
When We Have Each Other, We Have EVERYTHING
Who will be taking your pet’s photos
Candra Schank will be your personal photographer for this book project. She has been voted the Platinum Best of Best Photography in Owen Sound.
How will we photograph your pet
Pets and family members just want to be themselves. Thats all they know. Dogs love being dogs and Cats love being cats. LOL well usually. Therefore, Candra strives to capture your 2 and 4 legged family members being themselves…this showcases their amazing personalities.
Candra will send you a questionnaire to learn about your pet and family and use this information to create custom portraits. Candra may or may not incorporate props into the photo. Each session is custom designed
How to prepare
Candra will send you an email to get you all prepared and excited for your session. This email is jam backed with information.
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE
1) Tails of Georgian Bay will be published, so you must be willing to give us permission to display photographs of your pet and family in print and online. If you don’t want your image to be published, then your spot will be given to another family.
The Tails Of Georgian Bay participation fee is $150 per session
We are aiming to complete 50+ sessions from now and throughout 2025. That means the book will be ready prior to Christmas – probably around the end of November. This will be confirmed when all sessions are complete. But this date can easily change.
Your booking will be subject to terms and conditions and other policies, which you can review during the booking process.
My dog/cat/children won’t sit still.
Hehe, almost all animals and kids run & walk around for 90% of the session. And that’s fine with me. I love to take candid photos of them playing.
I also have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to get everyone to sit still…and then I get my shot.
How long does it take you to edit the images?
I know you’re excited to see your photos. Thus I work hard to get you your photos quickly. After your session, about 1-2 weeks later, you will receive an email with a link to your online gallery.
Do I have to buy digital files, or prints & albums through you?
YES! I completely understand if you only want to be featured in the book, however. This is a fundraiser and we are trying to raise money for our local NICU department, so spots will be offered to people who are wanting to get prints, products and digital files.
I provide families access to my personal Print House so that they can order beautiful professional prints, wall art and albums for their home. This is an optional service and you are under no obligation to buy from me.
When We Have Each Other, We Have EVERYTHING
Products
You’re wanting to fill your home with portraits from you session. Yah-who. Choosing your favourite images & deciding how best to display them is a great experience.
I offer professional, high quality, ready to go products that you can start enjoying immediately. You don’t have to lift a finger…I do all the framing, mounting, and the finishing touches.
Below are the products that my families LOVE.
Click the option and have a look and start thinking about how you want to display your portraits. Individual wall art starts at $200.
Heirloom Photo Albums
When you’re interested in a Photo album, I photograph your pet playing, cuddling, scratching ears, that adorable head tilt, and much more. Thus, all the images from your photo session are lovingly crafted into a beautiful high quality photo album that truly tells the story of your pet.
Album pages are beautifully thick (oh la la) and images are professionally printed
on fine art, lustre archival paper, rated to 75 years. These albums are a show-stopper piece of art – that is all about your pet
Bamboo Folio Heirloom Boxes
Family Favourite! This is a beautiful heirloom wooden bamboo box. It contains 10-20 matted 5×7 prints. You can choose to frame these yourself, keep some in the keepsake box, and/or display them in the matching wooden photos stand. You can also upgrade the box from Bamboo to Timber Wood and add hand-torm edges to your photos.
Framed Canvas Wall Art
Yes, you read it right. They are framed! I love the polished and finished look of a
framed canvas. And I want you to have them too. Framed canvases are versatile
and look great in every home. All canvases are laminated to reduce fading.
I also sell canvases without frames. In fact, the unframed version is more popular 😉
Framed Print Wall Art
Okay, this is my favourite…and my clients’ favourite. Whether you’re looking for a modern or traditional feel, framed wall art easily achieves that. Simply by changing the colour or style of frame will complete the look you are going for. Personally, I think a simple white frame looks good anywhere, but I also offer black,grey, brown, and many more looks and styles.
Portraits are printed on fine art paper, mounted, laminated and presented behind
acrylic with a dust backing to seal the wall art. Instead of glass, I use acrylic as it’s light and won’t shatter. This is important in homes with active dogs, cats or even children as wall art can sometimes be knocked off the wall 😉
Fine Art MOUNTED OR Matted Prints
If you’re looking for individual prints, I offer luxury professional print packages. All prints are mounted on styrene (or matted) for a professional look and laminated so they don’t fade.
Fine Art prints are sold individually.