Is your dog living their best life?
Let’s capture it.
And help rescue dogs find theirs.
Plus a chance for your dog to feature in our 2027 fundraiser calendar
What Your $90 Donation Gets You
✓ Professional Photoshoot with specialised pet photographers Classico Portraits to celebrate your adopted dog. Choose the vibe: at home, in studio or on location to capture their personality (and your relationship).
✓ $300 Artwork Credit This is enough for your first image, or can be deducted from your order if you upgrade. Prints, canvas, digital files—it's your choice.
Total value $550, yours for a $90 donation
+ Plus the Chance for your Dog to Feature in Our Calendar.
An image from your professional photoshoot goes into the running to showcase your dog in our first-ever fundraiser calendar. Thirteen lucky dogs will be selected by community vote—so the more your share their story, the better your chances.
Hi, I’m Kirstie
Founder, Classico Portraits
My girl Flee was rescued from a farm. She arrived riddled with worms and fleas. Against the odds, she lived to 16.5 years.
The photos I have of her are my most treasured belongings.
That's why I photograph dogs the way I do—dog-first, never rushed, so we can captured their actual personalities.
Rescues give dogs like Flee a second chance. We've raised thousands over the years through our book and calendar projects. This year, we're creating a calendar for MPDR, and we need your help.
Let's help them save more.
How It Works
Fill out your details above — Tell us about your adopted dog and then make your donation after you watch the quick welcome video
Make an impact — 100% of your $90 donation goes straight to MP Dog Rescue to support our mission to rescue and rehome dogs in need
Schedule your session — anytime this year (or ASAP for calendar features)
Enjoy your chosen photos — Purchase only the images you love. Your favourite is on us.
The calendar vote — Your dog's photos go into the running. Community members vote on their favourite 13 photos to be featured in our first-ever fundraiser calendar available for sale in December.
FAQs
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Yes, everyone is welcome to join the fundraiser, however only MPDR adopted dogs will feature in the calendar.
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With over fifteen years as a specialist pet photographer, Kirstie will work with you and them, to ensure everyone is relaxed and safe. That might mean shooting at home, or with a long lens and retouching the lead out. It might mean spending fifteen minutes just walking before we lift the camera. Whatever works for your dog, we’ll do it!
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Your session can be in studio, at home, the beach, park or bushland- wherever is special to you and suits everyone in the photos.
These fundraiser sessions will take place within 20km of Mornington where we are based.
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Your session will happen in September or October 2026. This is to ensure we have time for printing the calendars in time for the New Year.
For the best natural light, we usually shoot first thing in the morning, or in the last two hours of the day.
Weekends can be accommodated although they usually booked up fast.
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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. -
Absolutely! We’ll help with location suggestions, outfit selections and more.
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No.
Images start at $350 each
Your first image is covered but we’ll capture a range of images and once you see the photos, you’ll likely spend a hundreds if not thousands on images you love.
Most importantly, we’ll design a collection that suits your goals and budget and discuss all of this on the call prior to booking.