Zanzo Portraits is looking for Hobart’s most loved DOGS to star in a limited edition photo-book called ‘abcDog’!
- March 2024 update -
We now only need a dog starting with ‘I’ like and Indie or Imogen, we need a ‘Z’ like maybe a Zoe or Zena and really really need a ‘U’ like …. Ursula? I dunno that’s gonna be a hard one!
HELP!!!
We are now taking applications for photographing your fur baby for the first EVER photographic dog focussed name Inspo-book (phew that was a mouthful 😅)
Do you have an A is for “Azza” or B is for “Bluey”? Can you help us find a Q dog?… maybe a Quinn or Queenie? And PLEASE help us find a X is for “X…??” 🤪
Once you’ve read the next bit and you fit the criteria, you can fill in the application via a 2 minute automated messenger chat below. It’s super fun! 🙌🏼
Do you love your Pooch like a precious member of your family? ✔️
Do you look forward to coming home to them each day? ✔️
Always wanted to have a professional photoshoot for them to display in your home? ✔️✔️✔️
This is your chance to be a part of something really special… We need a bunch of awesome Fur Babies like yours to be photographed here at the Zanzo Studio in Hobart and feature in our PAWESOME new book ‘abcDog’
Your $50 participation fee, will go directly to Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania 😍
For your $50 participation fee, you will receive a fun and relaxed studio photography session with Dean, (AIPP Master Photographer) and at least one of your Doggo’s best portraits included in the book. 😍
What’s also really exciting is that you’ll have the opportunity to purchase some artwork for your home like these guys did…
Looks pretty cool right? Can you imagine something like this at your place? 🤔
There’s more FAQ’s at the bottom of this page so once you’ve had a read, get on with your application!!
Hey, this is also a great opportunity to finally get some Family Portraits which we can totally do at the same time. The more the merrier is our philosophy! Here are some Zanzo Clients creating memories with their FUR baby 😍.
We’ve had the privilege to photograph hundreds of beautiful POOCHES over the years! Some are energetic, some are timid at first, some are curious, some a super cuddly and some are just downright CRAZY but the one thing we always hear is how much our clients love the results!
Nicole Perry
“Absolutely loved the whole experience with Dean and the Zanzo team. The photo shoot was heaps of fun and the photos were all amazing, not to mention cuddling with little Minti the Zanzo sausage dog while we picked which prints to take home.
We asked Dean for something a little different for our lounge and also for a couple of specific themed pics for work, and he nailed them all. We definitely have plans to have another session with the Zanzo guys in the future. Thanks again.
Carly Coleman
"I couldn't recommend Dean and the team enough. The experience is so fun, Dean had my girls in fits of laughter from start to finish, even our pet pooch was almost obedient for him. So SO happy with the final photos and service throughout. 😍”
Lisa Clifford
“We can't thank you all enough for the amazing experience we had in your studio and the photos of us and our beloved pooch!! Dean captured Hollie's personality and ninja skills perfectly. We will be back for more photos in the future 😁”
Imogen Pryer
“Absolutely loved our newborn shoot with our dog Louis the mini labradoodle and the photos taken by Dean. It was an easy process and he was able to move things along quickly so we didn't miss out. It was great to be able to include our dog, and Dean was able to calmly navigate the challenges of babies and dogs to create some beautiful pictures. We were delighted to return 6 months later and have Louis and baby Audrey have a new shoot for the CHAOS Project.”
Can you imagine your fur baby starring in our book AND on the walls at home??
How AMAZING would that be!? 🤯🤗
FAQ:
What is this “abcDog” project all about? We love dogs. They are sooooo much fun to photograph both on their own and in the context of their families. Due do popular demand and a sell out project last time, we thought ‘why not do something similar but even more awesome?"‘ Making a book full of Tassies most loved doggos is gonna be a whole lot of fun!
We are all about photographing people and their pets in a way that represents who they are without the confines or 'perfect posing'. This often means shoots can get a little bit hectic - never more so than when dogs are involved. This isn't a daunting prospect for us though - it’s actually super fun! We are donating all the participation fees with the aim to raise $3,000 for the Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania.
What is in it for me? Your $50 participation fee is a direct donation to help raise much needed funds for Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania.. You will also have at least 1 image of your fur baby feature in the book, you’ll have a series of priceless portraits made by one of Tasmania’s premier portrait artists, AND you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase photographs from your photography session and get some amazing wall art for your home. Additional costs likely - if you love the images we make for you, you’ll probably want to buy them! Doing so isn’t compulsory though. We can chat more about this at your obligation-free planning appointment which is the first step to getting involved. 🙌🏼
When can we have the shoot? During normal studio operating hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30-5:00 or so. We also have a couple of after hours sessions each week to try and make it easier for everyone to get along. We may offer some super limited Saturdays spots too 🤞🏼. If you would like our school holiday sessions times best get in quick - they book out super fast! The first step is your planning appointment where we get to meet you and find out a bit more about the personalities in your family. You also get a chance to have a look through the studio and ask any questions you might have. This means on the day of the shoot you’ll all be super relaxed.🙂
Who is the photographer? Dean Mansbridge is the owner here at Zanzo and will be your photographer. He's long been known as a 'child whisperer' for his innate ability to make BFFs with pretty much every child that comes to visit the studio. He's pretty handy with pups too. His previous pet focused project - POOCH! won an International Gold award and the best Not-for-Profit calendar at the World Calendar Awards. It also raised over $4000 for Brightside Farm Sanctuary. He’s a little bit proud of that! He’s also made 2 editions on the POOCH PACK Playing cards raising over $7000 for other local charities.
Can I have all the family photographed? Absolutely! We will be happy to photograph the whole family at no extra cost, we recommend you take full advantage of the photography session. More pets or more people = More fun for everyone!
Can I purchase photographs? Yes, of course we will give you the opportunity to purchase photographs. Chances are we’ll make heaps of great images at your shoot to try and get a single great image for the book… Personalised, photographic wall art of your fur baby would make an AWESOME addition to your home. At your planning appointment (before the actual photography session) we'll discuss all of our products and pricing with you to figure out what might suit you best. There is more info about this on our general FAQ page. As a rough guide, our happiest clients tend to spend between $1500-3k and purchase a mixture of beautiful wall art, small prints, designer albums and digital versions to share with friends and family. We have super flexible payment options to make sure it’s super easy to get exactly what you want our of your experience. 🤗
Will my photograph definitely be in the book? Yes! All those who pay their participation fee, are photographed (obviously), and return for their slideshow presentation/ordering appointment will be in the book but it is limited obviously to how many we can get in there without it feeling too crowded. First in, best dressed!
Do I get to choose the photograph to be included? Our Design Team gets the final say in which image goes into the book, but they’ll choose from YOUR list of favourites which you will create at your ordering appointment. This just ensures that the design of the book is balanced.
How much will the actual book cost? Gotta be honest… that’s a bit unknown - last time we did a project like this managed to get the cost down in $80 per book but this is based on volume. Like most things, they become cheaper the more you buy. Probably somewhere between $80-$150.
Note - if you are under the age of 18 you must find an adult to apply for you and they must be present at all of your appointments.
