Dogs of columbus and central ohio, we need you!

Each year, pet photographers around the world unite to raise funds for animal charity. To date, the annual Tails of the World books have raised over $170,000 for animal charities by photographing over 2000 dogs from around the world.

In 2024, our goal is to raise over $70,000 Tails of the World: Volume Three. In 2024, 855 dogs were photographed by
80 photographers from 16 countries around the world raising at total of $81,052 for charity.

But we need your help!

Want to see your furkid in the pages of Tails of the World: Volume Four (and make a difference for pets in need?)

Scroll down to find out more and apply today!

get involved

Ash and Alder Photography has been selected as the official 2025 photographer and we’re now taking applications for limited edition Tails of the World: dog photoshoots. These photoshoots will take place in the heart of Ohio, capturing something unique about Columbus and central Ohio. Popular locations include: Park of Roses, Bicentennial Park, Bridge Park, German Village, Schiller Park, Goodale Park, and the list goes on.

A portion of the session fee will be donated to Freedom Tails of Ohio and one photo from each session is guaranteed to be included in the book. All proceeds from the book sales are donated to Geelong Animal Welfare Society of Australia. You’ll also have the opportunity to view and purchase keepsake photographic artwork from your unique doggy photoshoot. In 2024, Ash and Alder and the participants of Tails of the World raised $1000 for Speak! for the Unspoken, and in 2023, raised $1000 for Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio.

Apply Here

10 Sessions Available

$150 session fee

~ $100 of Session Fee donated to Freedom Tails of Ohio
~ Dates available from mid-May to August.
~ Sessions are up to 60 minutes and take place in Columbus and central Ohio
~Up to three dogs can be photographed
~ One image from each session will be included in the Tails of the World book (available to order online November 2025)
~ Prints, products and digital files are not included.
Receive a FREE 5 x 7 gift print of your favorite photo from the session.

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Bridge Park
Darby Bend Lakes
Ohio Wesleyan
Schiller Park
Goodale Park
Park of Roses
Park of Roses
Denison University
Quarry Trails
Park of Roses
Gantz Park
ML Red Nature Preserve
Darby Bend Lakes
Highbanks
Ariel-Foundation Park
Quarry Trails
Park of Roses
Park of Roses

Erica did an amazing job with my dog, Lenny. Not only are the photos gorgeous, but she was super patient and understanding that he does not do well with strangers and couldn’t be trusted off leash. Before I knew it, he was sitting nicely and taking treats from her; I couldn’t believe it. I would absolutely recommend Erica for you professional animal photography needs!

Kelly W.

Erica did an amazing job capturing photos of our puppy and senior dog as well as their humans. She was so patient and had lots of tricks to get the dogs’ attention, and was so very patient. I am in LOVE with the images and phenomenal editing. Erica was also very communicative and accommodating. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful photos of their beloved pets. ”

Jessica H.

Support animal rescue with a limited edition tails of the world photoshoot

If you are on the fence and would like more information. Fill out the adjacent form to contact me with any specific questions you may have.

About the charities

ABOUT THE CHARITY

Name: Geelong Animal Welfare Society
Location: Victoria, Australia
Website: https://www.gaws.org.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geelonganimalwelfaresociety | @geelonganimalwelfaresociety

About: Geelong Animal Welfare Society is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals. They care for and rehome lost or relinquished pets and provide community education & services that enable responsible animal ownership.

about tails of the world

Founded by Caitlin J. McColl in 2015, the Tails of the World Collective is an international group of professional pet photographers. United in their mission to make a difference for pets in need and celebrate our universal love of dogs.

To date, we have published over 40 books from all around the globe and raised over $55,000 for animal charities.

P.s. Not in central Ohio? Click the button below to find a pet photographer near you.

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