The Heart Dog Photography Project
For the dogs who hold a place in your heart like no other.
More than a pet. Your heart dog.
You put on a fourth layer and brave the winter mornings - because they're worth it.
You narrate their thoughts, with total confidence - because it’s accurate.
You tell everyone they're "not like other dogs" - because they're not.
And in return, they're constantly loyal - and not only for the food.
They're your shadow, but more so on the days you're not quite yourself.
We're looking for 30 local dog parents to take part in our exclusive Heart Dog Photography Project, a portrait experience created to celebrate the dogs that are way more than pets.
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Hi, I’m Kirstie
Photographer and dog-mum
From 2012, I was Adelaide’s first specialist pet photographer, often capturing kids and pets together (yes, I know what they say!) in playful, authentic moments.
Fast-forward to 2020, my husband and I moved to Italy to be closer to his family and explore the beauty of Europe. While there, I had the privilege of photographing HNWI families on holiday in stunning villas and hotels — an experience that taught me how to blend travel photography style with storytelling, making every shoot unique and deeply meaningful.
Now back in Victoria, I bring that same approach to local families, couples, and pets. Whether it’s an early morning dog walk at Ricket’s Point, a weekend adventure along the Mornington Peninsula or a quiet moment in your home, I design sessions around what you love — belly rubs, laughter, and moments you’ll treasure forever.
With Classico Portraits Australia, my mission is simple: to help you preserve your memories, celebrate your every-day, and fill your home with photographs that feel as warm and alive as the moments themselves.
Project Inclusions:
We want to share your heartwarming stories! To do so, we’re looking for 30 dog-parents with Heart Dogs.
You’ll receive:
a free pet photoshoot (value $250)
and a $300 artwork credit
That’s enough credit for your favourite image, or you might add to that to purchase a beautiful wall piece or an album.
You’ll only purchase the images you love.
Digital files are not included but can be purchased separately.
Your session is centred around your dogs personality and how you spend time together
and then by the art you plan to hang in your home
Wall Art | Heirloom Albums | Digital Files
with complimentary digital files of every image purchased in print
Our clients often spend hundreds or thousands on their artwork after seeing the photos, but your total spend is entirely up to you.
All orders are customised to suit you and your home and will depend on chosen finishes, sizes and number of pieces.
We always discuss price points and your budget on the first call before booking your session.
FAQs
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Our Heart Dogs project is about getting more happy stories on your feed! To make that happen, we’re waiving the session fee (normnally $250) for 30 dogs with heartwarming stories to share!
We’ll also gift you a $300 artwork credit to say thanks!This is enough for your first image, although once you see the images you’re likely to want more!
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While the gift certificate covers the session, we do request a $100 reservation deposit to hold your session date and time.
This deposit is in place to avoid last minute cancellations.
The $100 is applied as additional credit to your order, or refunded if you don’t love your images.
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No.
Images start at $350 each.
You’ll likely spend hundreds or even thousands once you see the photos.
Most importantly, we’ll design a collection that suits your goals and budget and discuss all of this on the call prior to booking.
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Your session can be in our Mornington Studio or at the beach, park, at your home or holiday home- wherever is special to you and suits everyone in the photos.
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Absolutely! We’ll help with location suggestions, outfit selections and more.
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Your session will be reschedule if storms or bad weather is forecast and your shoot is outdoors.
Due to Victoria’s unpredictable weather, we try to wait as late as possible to decide but we’ll chat the day before.