You know that look your dog gives you when you grab the leash. The joy, the trust, the excitement of going somewhere together. That’s the feeling we’re honoring in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix.
This book is a celebration of local dogs and the places they love most. From treat runs to favorite trails and weekend patios, we’re telling the story of Phoenix through the eyes of its four-legged residents.
Each featured dog will be photographed at one of our hand-picked, dog-friendly locations across the Valley. These spots are scouted for their beauty, safety, and the kind of natural light that lets your pup shine. We’ll pair their portrait with their name, age, and their favorite thing to do in Phoenix.
And we’d love for your dog to be part of it.
A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix is the next book project from Pup + Me Photo. It’s designed as a coffee table–style keepsake filled with:
50 local dogs photographed at stunning outdoor locations
Dog-friendly businesses and service providers across the city
Personal features with each pup’s favorite Phoenix thing
A portion of every session fee donated to a local dog-related nonprofit
Our past projects (Tails of Phoenix and Stay Golden) raised thousands for rescue partners and created lasting artwork for families across the Valley. This one is our most community-connected project yet.
This is for dog lovers who want to celebrate their pup and help support local charities at the same time. You’re invited to apply if:
You live in the Phoenix area
Your dog is part of your family (all breeds, ages, and stories welcome)
You’re excited to be part of a purposeful project that gives back
What’s Included:
We’re offering 50 exclusive photo sessions for Phoenix-area dogs and their families. Each session includes:
A personalized outdoor photo session at one of our pre-scouted, dog-friendly locations
A guaranteed feature in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix, including your dog’s name, age, and favorite thing to do in the city
The opportunity to view and purchase wall art, digital files, and heirloom keepsakes from your gallery after the session
The Investment:
$195: This session fee includes your photo session and a guaranteed spot in the book. Fifty percent of your session fee will be donated to the local dog-focused nonprofit you choose during your application.
Digital files and printed products are not included in the session fee and may be purchased after viewing your gallery via collections.
Ready to join A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix book?
Apply below to be considered for one of the exclusive sessions.
(scroll down within this form to complete the application)
At Pup + Me Photo we focus on documenting the relationship between you and your pup, at gorgeous Phoenix locations, creating images you'll love alongside archival grade artwork that last for generations.
Most Pup + Me clients invest around $3000 on their favorite portraits; however, some spend less and some more. Your total investment depends on how many images you desire and how you wish to enjoy them after your session.
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 after your session.
Click the button below to learn more about our pricing and products.
The Details:
A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix is a self-published coffee table book that celebrates the dogs of Phoenix, their unique personalities, and the places they love most. Through meaningful portraits and short features, this book highlights the deep bond between dogs and their people, alongside some of the best dog-friendly spots in the Valley.
All Phoenix-area dogs are welcome to apply.
A $195 session fee includes your photo session and a guaranteed feature in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix.
Fifty percent of each session fee will be donated directly to the local dog-focused nonprofit selected by the participant. Charities were nominated by our community and chosen based on their values and impact.
Book project sessions will take place at pre-scouted, dog-friendly locations throughout the greater Phoenix area. Sessions will begin in summer 2025 and continue into 2026.
A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix will be professionally designed and printed and available for purchase once complete.
This time, we’re supporting more than one rescue. Charities featured in the book were nominated by our community and selected based on their mission, ethics, and impact. Each participating family will choose which organization to support, helping us spread awareness and give back across the Valley.
We’ll be providing promo materials to all selected nonprofits so they can share this project with their communities too.
Are you a dog-friendly business or service provider?
You can apply to be photographed and featured in the book too.
[Business Application →]
Coming this fall: We’ll also be photographing adoptable dogs on Phoenix-area hikes to be included in the book.
Keep an eye out for our rescue partner application launching later this year.
FAQs
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Submit one application for your household.
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Yes you can! We welcome all Phoenix dogs to get involved in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix to help support their fellow Phoenix pups in need.
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Your dog does not need to be still during our session. Your dog doesn’t need to know any cues, yes that is right! We practice our dog photography with force free methods. What does “force free” mean? It’s also referred to as R+, which is positive reward based methods. It means that we will not be punishing your dog in any way, we won’t be forcing them to do anything that they do not want to do. We will be allowing them to make their own choices and encourage them to be themselves so that we can capture them as they are. Your dog will lead the session, if they want to look off in to the distance, then you will look off in to the distance with them, if they want to plop and rollover for belly rubs, then we give belly rubs.
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Yes, all dogs who apply and are accepted for this book project are promised a feature in A Dog’s Guide to Pheonix; however, sessions are strictly limited and will sell out quickly. If you'd like to jump in and be a part of this one-of-a-kind fundraiser coffee table book, be sure to apply soon!
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No, this book will be photographed by Pup + Me.
The experience.
At Pup + Me Photo we are all about the love and connection between Phoenix dogs and their people, showing you and your pup’s unique relationship through wall art, fine art albums, and other heirloom products.
During our session, we want your dog to be themselves and have the best time. We encourage them to sniff and play during the session, and we use force free methods to make ensure that they feel comfortable. We don’t even ask your dog to sit during the session, yup that’s right! We want them to do what they want, but mostly, we want you to love on them and tell them what a perfect pup they are.
Within a few weeks, you'll have the opportunity to view and purchase your beautiful photos from your session. Be prepared for plenty of happy tears as you see for the first time the portraits that took that show the love between you and your pup.
How it works
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Apply
Submit your pup’s application!
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Book Your Session
Successful application will pay the $195 registration fee and book their session date. We’ll jump on a quick session planning call to make sure that we meet your pup’s needs. Once your session is booked we will send you a prep guide to get you ready for your session!
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Enjoy Your Photos
About 2 weeks after our fun session, you will receive a link to your gallery of images that you can drool over and choose among.
Additional Details
Sessions will take place at pre-selected outdoor locations chosen for safety, beauty, and dog-friendliness.
Each session is designed for your whole household. Yes, that means all the dogs and their people! If you’ve got more than one pup, no problem at all, they’re absolutely welcome. These are full family sessions, and we’ll guide the experience to make sure everyone feels comfortable, safe, and seen.
All session fees are non-refundable and 100% of the donation portion goes directly to charity.
Custom artwork and digital files are available to purchase separately after your session via collections.