Big News!

We have a ton of really big news this month! I know we were pretty quiet last month, but that is because we were getting ready for this pretty big announcement!

As of December 01 2012 we will be moving to Abbotsford BC.  While we have immensely enjoyed our time on the Sunshine Coast & we will greatly miss the many wonderful people, rescues & fellow small business owners we have gotten to meet - (this really was a difficult decision to make), but we are doing it to be closer to my family in the end.

So the bad news is that if you live on the Sunshine Coast and you have any outstanding prize certificates to claim or you have been waiting for the right moment for a shoot...well....this is it!  The time is NOW :) And I really recommend booking this week as the weather looks like it might be remarkably nice for those outdoor shoots and clear Thurs-Sat. and who knows if that will happen again the rest of the month!  *Knock on Wood!*

The good news is if you live on the Coast, after the move I am always willing to meet up with you in Vancouver to do a shoot :)

The good news is if you are in the Abbotsford & Lower Mainland Area - We're coming your way at long last!  There is a smidge of bad news however for you all and I know it will be disappointing for some of you to hear, but please bear with us.  I will not be taking regular bookings in December.  The upside however is that I will still have Gift Certificates available for the Holidays!  It was a tough choice to make but with us moving and it being the holidays as well, it is just the best choice for us to make.  I will however still be offering shoots for any and all local animal rescue groups for the holidays for their animals in need.  The holidays is a very special time for me and my family & it is one of my most favourite times of the year.  For us it is not about getting, but about giving back to others & esp. those in need; which is why we will still be offering up shoots to rescues over the holidays.  I am also hoping to put together some kind of fun fundraiser & contest as well to keep us all in the holiday spirit even if we are not doing our usual bookings for December!  So be sure to hit us up on our Facebook Fan Page and let us know if you'd be interested in participating in them!

You will also be seeing more shares from local Rescues & such on our Facebook Fan Page & Twitter - with us moving to a larger city there are a few more to support and we are looking forward to meeting all our new fans & fellow local shops/businesses & local rescues as well!

Wishing you all a happy Monday! And be sure to keep watching our Facebook Fan Page & Twitter for more news about our big move!

Weekend Fun! Come Join Us!

Hey everyone!

Don't forget!

this weekend is going to be amazing! So be sure to come one down & join us!

Saturday September 8th from 10-3 at quality garden & pet in gibsons is having

their pet festival! and we will be there!  Come on down to our booth and say hello & enter for our draw as well!  It is going to be a fun day full of paw-some goodness so don't miss out & be sure to come join us!

Sunday September 9th from 10-2 at cliff gilker park in gibsons is the sunshine coast bc spca's paws for a cause event!  we are proud & honoured to be the official photographer for this very special event! We will also have a booth at this event as well and will be taking photos for donations to the spca, & collecting items that they are in dire need of as well & we're even having a draw at this event too!   So be sure to come on down & help out a great cause & who knows, maybe you'll also win a free session as well!

Paws For A Cause & Fun Fest Session Specials:

fun fest mini session: includes: 30 minute outdoor pet session – online private gallery – 30 min. consultation - $60

paws for a cause session: includes: 60 minute outdoor pet session – online private gallery – 30 min. consultation - $100

Paws For A Cause & Fun Fest Print Specials:

2 - Mini accordion books (2.75”x2.75”) - $50

4x7 image folio - $60

Fun Fest Package: Includes – 6 – 4x6; 4 – 5x7 & 1 – 8x10 - $40

Paws for a cause package: includes: 6 – 5x7; 2 – 8x10 & 1 – 11x14 - $60

Paws For A Cause & Fun Fest Draws:

Be sure to enter our draw at our booth! Simply fill out the card with your name & contact information & we will draw a randome name at the end of both the Quality Garden & Pet Fun Fest as well as after the Paws for A Cause! The winner will be announced on our FB Fan Page, Blog & Website! The winner will receive a free 30 minute outdoor pet photo session which includes a 30 minute outdoor photo session, 30 minute consultation and 3 medium resolution images on CD!

Bark In the Park

A little while ago, we were very honoured to be asked to not only participate in this amazing local event, but to also be their official photographer as well!  A Bark in the Park was organized by our local Dog Group - BOW WOW COAST!  It was an off the PAW event with a ton of contests, games & demonstrations and had some amazing local pet related vendors & local animal rescues in attendance.  There were a ton of really amazing dogs in every shape, size & breed imaginable! It was amazing to be part of such a grande event! Be sure to check out our Facebook Page for more fun photos of this event!

All the dogs in attendance were amazing and very well behaved, as these two lovely pups proved as they showed such wonderful manners meeting for the first time ....

Dogs of every shape, size & breed were in attendance for this amazing event - I was in puppy heaven! Several stole a tiny piece of my heart and I was in 7th heaven being covered in snuggles & smooches by all the pups who stopped by our booth, including this beautiful pup!

From the tiniest Chihuahua to Great Danes - dogs of all varieties and their owners showed up and enjoyed an amazing day of celebrations!

What the day was all about - Dog owners/lovers & the dogs celebrating for the Love of Dog.

There were a ton of events & contests to enter for dogs of every skill level, shape & size....

Pups ready for one of the great contests - The don't eat the hot dog contest - 

Pups were told to Sit/Stay on one side of the field while their owners crossed to the other side.

Once there the owners called their pups to them - the trick was that in between owner and pups 

was sprinkled with tempting hot dogs ... the winner was the one who didn't eat the hot dogs!

I was amazed that the pups were all so well behaved! It took several heats to determine a winner!

Way to go Bow Wow Coasters!  We have some amazing pups!

A great way to top off the day - a Pet Blessing for all the pets in attendance

The hostess with the mostess, miss Yo from Bow Wow Coast presenting Kellei from BC First Aid who did a wonderful Pet First Aid demonstration!

Cathrine Ann presented her checks for $500 to the SPCA & Gibsons Wildlife Rehab. Ctr. from her recent local fundraiser - There was also a check for Happy Cat Haven (who were not in attendance)

I have to say it was one of the most amazing Dog loving events I've had the pleasure of attending & participating in!  I do want to take a moment to thank some really amazing people who made this event possible & so incredible - many of these people also donated some generous items for the many wonderful goodie bags & prizes that were given away - so be sure to check out their pages, give them a ton of love & let them know that Paws & Tails Pet Photography sent you!

Vendors Included:

- Yo & the crew from BOW WOW COAST for putting this amazing event together 

- It's All About Me Canine Clothing (for lending us a table & shade too!)

- Kellei from BC First Aid for being the First Aid Attendant & the Pet First Aid Demo

- Duane Burnette for being our Fashion Show MC 

- Cathrine Anne for opening the ceremonies & her donations to the three local animal rescues

- BC SPCA Sunshine Coast

- Cairn Rescue

- Anima Connections

- Digby's Mobile Dog Grooming (who clipped everyones nails yesterday for a donation to the SPCA!)

- Sechelt Animal Hospital

- No Pawblems

- Jude the Puppy Nanny

-Dogs of Distinction

- 4 Paws Apparel 

- Eagle Ridge Vet Hosp.

- The Landing Vet. Clinic

- Mountain & Wave Pet Services

- Quality Garden & Pet

- Best Friends Pet Supplies

 - Grandmothers & Grand Others

- Gibsons Animal Hospital

- Sunshine Coast Pet Hospital

- Bone Appetite Dog Treats

- Sunshine Coast Nannies (who did face painting for all the 2 legged kiddies)

- Sugarpops Kettle Corn 

- Castle Rock Kennels

- Pawsitive Adventures

- Northwest Canadian Greyhound League

Other Prizes Were Also Donated By:

- Gibsons Pet Store

- Tisol Pet stores

- Amore Pet Foods

 - Lucky Monkey Home

- RC Pets

- DNA My Dog

- Earth Rated Poop Bags

- Modern Dog Magazine

- BC Pet Connection Magazine

- Earth Bath

- Treatmore

- Pup Chips

- Aron Pet Foods

- Acana

and now also for a grande finale to this wonderfully long blog post about this off the paw event.....

We had a draw at our table for a free 30 minute outdoor pet session which includes:

a 30 minute outdoor pet photo session

a 30 minute consultation

online private viewing gallery

and 3 medium resolution images on CD!

We had a huge response to our draw and would like to thank EVERYONE who took time to stop by our booth and say hello and also entered the draw! An extra special thanks to the lovely trio of teens who had a pet photo taken for a donation to the SPCA & the lovely lady who dropped off a blanket donation for the SPCA at our booth as well!  

Now.....Drum Roll Please....the Winner is.......

ROSIE KELMAN!

CONGRATULATIONS ROSIE!!!  We cannot wait to photograph you and your wonderful pup!  

Fun in the Sun Summer Celebration Specials

Our Fun in the Sun Summer Celebration Continues with some fun Specials! But be sure to get them while you can! These offers will expire August 10th 2012!

Fun in the Sun Summer Celebration Print Specials!

Print Package 1 Includes:
5 - 5x7's
2 - sheets of wallets (8 images per sheet)

$25.00

Print Package 2 Includes:
10 - 5x7's
4 - sheets of wallets (8 images per sheet)
2 - 8x10's

$50.00

Print Package 3 Includes:
12 - 5x7's
3 - sheets of wallets (8 images per sheet)
2 - 8x10's
2 - 11x14's

$75.00

*Please note*
1/2 of the cost is due when ordering and the balance must be paid in full before prints will be delivered.  Orders will not be placed until 1/2 of the cost is paid.

Fun in the Sun Summer Celebration Session Specials!

Ultra Mini Session Includes:

15 minute outdoor pet photo session

2 low resolution images on CD

1 sheet of wallets (8 images per sheet)

$40.00

Mini Session Includes:

30 minute outdoor pet photo session

4 low resolution images on CD

1 - 8x10 print

$60.00

Full Session Includes:

60 minute outdoor pet photo session

6 low resolution images on CD

1 - 11x14 print

$120.00

*Please Remember: *

all sessions include a FREE 30 minute consultation 

50% of the session fee must be paid at the time of booking - you are NOT considered booked until the deposit is made.  If you cancel your session this money is NOT refundable.  If you do have your session as planned, this money will be used towards the balance of your session fee.  

Sessions also include:  1-2 pets and 1-2 people in the photo.  For extra pets and/or people to be included, there is an extra charge for this.  Be sure to check out our about sessions page to learn more about them & about our sessions & what they include.

Fun in the Sun Summer Celebration Photo Gift Specials!

Only one Gift Special at the moment!

One sheet of Magnets - $25.00

Sheet includes 8 - 2.5x2.5 lustre photos 

*Please note*

1/2 of the cost is due when ordering and the balance must be paid in full before prints will be delivered.  Orders will not be placed until 1/2 of the cost is paid.

Big Events Coming in August & September!

I am so very proud and honoured to announce several tidbits of fantastic news with you all!  It has been an exciting month and I am so happy to say that everything has come together wonderfully and I am now able to share all of this wonderful & exciting news with you all at long last!  


Announcement #1 


As many of you know I have already announced, that I have been asked (and accepted the invitation) to be the official photographer of Bow Wow Coasts 2nd Annual Bark in the Park Event!  The other fun part of this is that I will also be doing a fundraiser for our local SPCA at the same time!  A HUGE HUGE Thank you to both Bow Wow Coast (be sure to check them out on FB here:  https://www.facebook.com/bowwowcoast) and also to our local SPCA Sunshine Coast Branch (be sure to check out their page as well here:  https://www.facebook.com/bcspca.sunshinecoast) for inviting me to be a part of this amazing event! 


So without further ado, here is the scoop on the fundraiser end of things: 

Digital photos will be offered at my booth for $10 with 100% of that going to the SPCA! You can either have the image emailed to you or burnt onto a CD and picked up. I am also offering a special price on 2 print sizes of the images taken - 1/2 the cost will go to print costs & 1/2 will go to the SPCA. 8x10's will be $10 and 11x14's $26.

I will also be sharing a list via twitter & my FB Fan page as soon as it comes in from the SPCA, a list of items they desperately need - and will have a place at my booth for you all to drop them off!  At the end of the event, the SPCA will take it all to the shelter to be put to great use ASAP!

I am however, requesting that as many as possible do RSVP (by emailing me) ASAP so we can coordinate and get as many taken as possible as well as properly cover the event. I will offer drop in's on site as I'm available to do so. You can RSVP by emailing me at: pawsandtails@hotmail.ca or leave me a note on my FB Event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/394574917257926/)

Here is the scoop on the Bark in the Park Event (August 12 2012 at Shirley Macy Park in Gibsons from Noon - 5pm) - which is going to be spectacular! Here are just a FEW of the treats in store for those who attend!!! (you can find out more by checking out the FB event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/405390769496696/)

some amazing dog activities:

• a doggy fashion show
• costume contest
• owner/dog 'look a like' contest
• many games/contests
• dog trainer demonstrations
• all natural doggy cake (and a people cake)
• nail clipping
• pet portraits/photographer
• pet blessings
• DOGGY FIRST AID on site
• kids FACE PAINTING
• information tables from our local dog community businesses/rescues/services
• our local SPCA will be in attendance...
...and much, much more. 

earthbath is gonna be sending us some sweet stuff for our sWAG bags! PLUS AMORE pets foods (http://amorepetfoods.com/)... AND Aron Pet Food - Healthy K9 are contributing goodies for sWAG and prizes too... Not only are we gonna have FUN at the a BARK in the PARK party (https://www.facebook.com/events/405390769496696/) but OUR pups are gonna be WELL FED with some seriously tastey and HEALTHY snax! 
MORE GOODIES for y'all from: ACANA, DNA My Dog (1 kit), Pupchips and TreatMore! PRIZES for a few lucky contest winners will include sweet sterling silver BoW wOw Coast Limited Run Dog Tags (that you can have your pups name put on) from Lucky Monkey Home... There will also be all natural, essential oil DOGGY soap in the sWAG bags made especially for our party by Lucky Monkey Home. Tisol have contributed some fun stuff for prizes! Sunshine Coast Nannies will be on site doing face painting for the kids! Earth Rated have contributed their incredible biodegradeble POOP bags for our sWAG bags and contest prizes! Our OFFICIAL Doggy First Aid Providers and the Doggy First Aid Demo will be BC First Aid.. BC's Pet Connection Magazine that they'll be contributing to our (s)WAG bags/prizes for the BoW wOw Coast 2nd Annual Dog Park Party: a BARK in the PARK! Can WE get a WoOf wOoF!!!
MORE GOODIES for y'all from: ACANA, DNA My Dog (1 kit), Pupchips and TreatMore! PRIZES for a few lucky contest winners will include sweet sterling silver BoW wOw Coast Limited Run Dog Tags (that you can have your pups name put on) from Lucky Monkey Home... There will also be all natural, essential oil DOGGY soap in the sWAG bags made especially for our party by Lucky Monkey Home. Tisol have contributed some fun stuff for prizes! Sunshine Coast Nannies will be on site doing face painting for the kids! Earth Rated have contributed their incredible biodegradeble POOP bags for our sWAG bags and contest prizes! Our OFFICIAL Doggy First Aid Providers and the Doggy First Aid Demo will be BC First Aid.. BC's Pet Connection Magazine that they'll be contributing to our (s)WAG bags/prizes for the BoW wOw Coast 2nd Annual Dog Park Party: a BARK in the PARK! Can WE get a WoOf wOoF!!!


Announcement # 2:

I am proud to announce as well that I will be participating in the amazing Quality Garden & Pet
Festival! We will have a booth there and are looking very forward to seeing you all there on September 8th
from 11am-3pm!  As soon as there are links or any other information available I will be sure to pass it along!
(be sure to check out Quality Garden & Pet here:  http://www.qualitygardenandpet.com/ )

Announcement # 3

I am also proud to announce that I have been asked (and accepted) the invitation from our local BC SPCA
Sunshine Coast Branch to be their official photographer at the amazing PAWS FOR A CAUSE event on the Sunshine Coast which will take place on September 9th at Cliff Gilker Park!!!  (you can learn more about PAWS FOR A CAUSE here:   http://support.spca.bc.ca/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=1430 )  I will also have a booth at this event and will, much like at the Bark in the Park Event, be bouncing between my booth & the event photos!  I look very forward to seeing you all there and I am so honoured and proud to have been asked to be a part of a great cause!  I cannot wait!  As more information with this event becomes available I will be sure to share more fun details with you all as well!  

So there you have it! 3 very exciting events coming up that I am very excited and honoured to be a part of!

I hope to see you all at all 3 of these amazing events! Be sure to check out BC SPCA, Bow Wow Coast & Quality Garden & Pet and give them a ton of love for putting these amazing events together! They ROCK! Also be sure to keep your eyes peeled for wonderful photos from all three of these events coming up!

Birthday Bonanza Specials!

Be sure to take advantage of these super limited time Birthday Bonanza Offers! 

These offers expire as of July 31 2012 so be sure to book & order NOW before they disappear!

Birthday Bonanza Print Specials!
Be sure to capture these limited time savings! They will expire on July 31st 2012!
Orders must be placed before July 31st!!

The Chihuahua Package - $50.00 (save $20!)
Includes:  10 - 5x7 & 2 sheets of wallet sized

The Bulldog Package - $ 85.00 (save $45!!)
Includes: 15 - 5x7, 3 - 8x10 & 2 sheets of wallet sized

The Great Dane Package - $125 (Save 50%!)
Includes:  20 - 5x7, 4 - 8x10, 4 - 11x14 & 4 sheets of wallet sized


Birthday Bonanza Session Specials!
Be sure to capture these limited time savings! They will expire on July 31st 2012!
Sessions must be booked & completed before July 31st 2012!!!

15 minute ultra mini photo session  $40.00
 - 15 minute photo session
 -  3 edited low res. images on CD
 -  online private photo gallery
 -  2 - 5x7 prints

30 minute outdoor mini photo session $60.00
  -30 minute photo session
  - 5 edited low res. images on CD
  - online private photo gallery
  - 8x10 print

60 minute outdoor photo session $125.00
   -60 minute photo session
    - 7 edited low res. images on CD
    - online private photo gallery
    - 11x14 print


Birthday Bonanza Photo Gift Specials!
Be sure to capture these limited time savings! They will expire on July 31st 2012!
Orders must be placed before July 31st!!

4x5 Image Folio - $75.00  (Save 50%!!!)
About:  Two photo prints are laminated & mounted before being affixed to the folio.  There are various options for cover & lamination styles available to suit your own taste!

Accordian Brag Book (Set of 3) & Custom card set of 25 - 5x7 cards (with envelopes) $125  (Save $25)

Bark in the Park & SPCA Fundrasier!

We are very happy & proud to announce that we are going to be the Official Event Photographer for Bow Wow Coast's 2nd Annual Bark in the Park Event at Shirley Macey Park in Gibsons on August 12, 2012 from noon-5pm!!!

As many of you also know I wanted to do a fundraiser for our local SPCA for my Birthday as part of my "birthday wish" however, it falls on a Wed. and I was hoping to do it on the following weekend - but that is Sea Cavelcade weekend....so after consulting with the wonderful folks at BoW wOw Coast & BC SPCA Sunshine Coast Branch we coordinated to do my birthday wish fundraiser at the Bark in the Park Event instead!!!

So here's the scoop! Digital photos will be offered at my booth for $10 with 100% of that going to the SPCA! You can either have the image emailed to you or burnt onto a CD and picked up. I am also offering a special price on 2 print sizes of the images taken - 1/2 the cost will go to print costs & 1/2 will go to the SPCA. 8x10's will be $10 and 11x14's $26.

I am however, requesting that as many as possible do RSVP (by emailing me at pawsandtails@hotmail.ca) ASAP so we can coordinate and get as many taken as possible as well as properly cover the event. I will offer drop in's on site as I'm available to do so.

This event is going to be a blast with tons of fun contests, games, demonstrations, goodie bags and more! So be sure to spread the word and don't forget to RSVP a special photo with your furry friends and help out our local SPCA as well!

A HUGE HUGE THANK YOU to BOW WOW COAST & our local SPCA for making this Birthday Wish come true!