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Senior Pet Project

Love Letters in Black & White

Started in July 2025.

A heartfelt, non‑commercial photo series celebrating the timeless bond between elder dogs (7 + years) and their humans.


Our Why


Senior dogs carry whole lifetimes in their eyes—stories of loyalty, resilience, and quiet devotion. Senior Pets Project is my way of honouring those stories in luminous black‑and‑white prints that outlast pixels and trends.

 

“Every wrinkle, every greying muzzle is a chapter in a love story.”

What Makes This Different?
 

  • Personal, not commercial. Sessions are by invitation and entirely free. I gift my time; you invest only in prints if you wish to hold that memory in your hands.
     

  • Print‑first philosophy. High‑resolution files are not provided; instead, archival‑quality prints give tangible permanence to your memories.
     

  • Curated storytelling. Each portrait is paired with a short narrative—your words, your dog’s journey—shared online and, eventually, in a fine‑art book, calendar, merchandise, or promotional collection celebrating elder dogs.
     

  • Web-resolution images for sharing. Approved participants will receive two watermarked, web-resolution files for personal sharing on social media.
     

  • Model release required. A signed model release form is mandatory before the shoot. This allows the use of your images and story in future exhibitions, publications, merchandise, or promotional materials related to the project.
     

How It Works

  1. Apply – Click Share Your Story and tell me about your senior dog.

  2. Screen & Schedule – I’ll reach out for a quick chat to see if we’re the right fit and set a date (Mumbai & nearby for now).

  3. Session Day – A calm, patient photoshoot at your home or favourite park—no rush, plenty of treats. 

  4. Once I’ve selected the images I’d like to use for the project, you will receive two complimentary prints. If you'd like more, we can talk about purchasing additional prints after the shoot.
     

FAQs

Q: Can cats or other pets participate?
A: Dogs are the focus for this series, but feel free to share—future projects may widen the circle.


Q: Why no digital files?
A: Prints protect the integrity and intention of the project while covering production costs. Digital files are not provided unless discussed separately. However, approved participants will receive two watermarked, web-resolution files for personal sharing on social media.


Q: Is there a booking fee?
A: No. The project is my passion; you pay only for prints you choose.


Q: Why do I need to sign a model release form?
A: The signed form grants permission to use the photographs and stories for exhibitions, calendars, printed books, merchandise, and any promotional material associated with the Senior Pets Project.


Q: Can I contact you outside of WhatsApp?
A: Submissions are only accepted via WhatsApp. For press or collaboration enquiries, you can write to me using the Contact Form.


A black white photo of a senior boxer by pawtraits model call for senior dogs

Ready to Celebrate Your Elder Companion?

Click the button below to open WhatsApp and share your story with me.

Tell me your dog’s name, age, your location, and one memory you cherish most.🐾

Share Your Story on WhatsApp → 9167843870
(or click the link at the bottom of the page)

Prefer email instead? Submit via our contact form

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