Paws with a Purpose – A book project to benefit Great Dog Rescue New England

sample of dog portraits from Massachusetts best dog photographer for a book project fundraiser benefiting Great Dog Rescue New England

Thank you for your interest in participating in Paws with a Purpose, Donna Kelliher Photography’s book project fundraiser for Great Dog Rescue New England. This project is all about capturing the special bond you share with your dog through portraits that will mean the world to you—and helping rescue dogs find their forever homes

Please complete the application below with as much detail as possible. If you have more than one dog that you would like to include, please include information about all of them on this application.


There are 30 sessions available. If you are selected, 100% of your session fee of $100 will be donated to Great Dog Rescue New England. They will also receive 100% of the proceeds from book sales and the donate-to-vote contests for the cover. My goal for this project is to raise $10,000 for GDRNE!

No fee is due unless your application is formally accepted into the project.


Please note that only potential applicants in consideration for a spot in the book will be contacted – either with an invitation to participate in an info call with me or to formally accept their spot. Spots will be offered to applicants who best align with the experience being offered and vision for this project while supporting the critical mission of Great Dog Rescue New England that we’re all passionate about.

Donna Kelliher Photography kindly requests that you refrain from reaching out to inquire about application status or submitting multiple applications. Please direct all questions about this project to Donna Kelliher Photography, as GDRNE is focused on their important mission and not involved in organizing this project.


The Art

Portrait of a woman with Senior Dog by Massachusetts best dog photographer Donna Kelliher

The Donna Kelliher Photography Experience

I’ve always believed dogs are pure magic. From their soulful gazes to their quirky personalities, every dog brings a special kind of joy—and I feel incredibly lucky to call photographing them my life’s work.

I capture the unconditional love you share with your dog. My goal is to help you celebrate the moments you never want to forget—with stunning artwork you’ll treasure forever.

Product pricing starts at $599 and typically clients invest around $1500 in their artwork. It all depends on how many portraits you can’t live without and how you want to display them. You only buy what you LOVE, no pressure.

Your registration fee does not include digital or printed products, and while there is no obligation to purchase anything following your session, you will have the opportunity to do so at an ordering appointment if you wish. 

Please click the link below to see more on the artwork I offer and starting pricing.


Apply Here!


sponsorship opportunities for the GDRNE book project.