Exciting News Alert!!! We’re really proud to announce that we partnered with Toronto Humane Society for Trans Day of Visibility this year. We’ve highlighted 2 local trans people and their rescue dogs on a huge window display at Toronto Humane Society along with a full photo and storytelling exhibit about the transformations that take place when 2SLGBTQ people and their rescue dogs receive love. The exhibit is on display inside Toronto Humane Society until 14 April so be sure to head on down there and check it out.

And some more good news….. Jack is offering dog photo session prizes to select dogs in the GTA of all ages, from junior to senior and everydoggo in between with 5% from every sale of wall art, products or digital files from these sessions being donated to Toronto Humane Society. Let’s share this far and wide, raise some money for a good cause, and have your dog look like a rockstar in the process ❤️🐾.

To enter, just fill out this form! Each prize is valid for one dog and includes a 2 hour outdoor photography session with Jack Jackson Dog Photography plus a $50 print credit for the purchase of prints, digital files or wall art after the session. 5% from every sale of wall art, products or digital files from these sessions will be donated to Toronto Humane Society. 

Winners can schedule their session anytime during 2023 and the total prize value is $225. Hurry - entries close 11:59pm EDT April 14. Winners will be notified via phone by April 23, 2023.

Prizes will be awarded to Ontario residents only, as photo shoots are conducted at Cherry Beach, Ashbridges Bay or Windfields Park in Toronto. Good luck!

Check out the video to find out more about Jack’s project work and to receive a cuteness overload.❤️🐾🌈📸

Why have wall art and products?

If you’ve invested the time and money to have your dog(s) photographed by a professional, the quality is such that these images can be printed and displayed in your home where you get to appreciate them every day. They’re no longer a social media post or file on your computer that is forgotten in a few days, instead they last a lifetime. 

Things to consider when printing

You’ll want to consider which rooms or spaces you plan to hang your wall art so that you can best match the product with your decor and space. At the end of your photoshoot I will show you samples of my products and I will also help you with any questions that you might have during your purchase appointment. You’ll want to consider where to hang your print - is it a goofy fun loving image guaranteed to make you smile - then maybe it’s best placed in the hallway so that it’s the first thing that you see when you come home after a long day at work. Maybe it’s something you might like at the cottage that speaks to laughter, relaxation and happy family times.

Perhaps you are drawn to a more sophisticated or classic pose - this might be best suited in the dining room.  Maybe it’s even conversation starter for when you have guests.

Thinking of something for your bedroom, perhaps go for something that speaks pure love and adoration.

Getting the right size(s) for your space is an important consideration too - you want to make sure the images are proportionate to the area. If you would like Jack to prepare a mock up for you please send in a photo of the area that you were thinking that you would like your wall art. This is also a good idea if you are choosing a collection of images. When you take the photo, please ensure you’re not at an angle, but are directly facing the wall. Finally, if you can please provide Jack with one measurement - either the width or height of the wall so that he can calibrate it with our software and get everything to scale for you so that you can visualise exactly what it would look like.

WALL ART

High Gloss Flushmount

A truly versatile product with a high gloss finish that is very well suited to Jack’s style of photography. Perfect for the home, office or cottage.

Metal

Metal prints are of very high quality and have a cast coated display. The images offer a clear, luscious and vibrant effect. This product can exert a magical luminescence effect  and work particularly well with modern decor.

Canvas

A  modern take on a timeless classic. Your portraits are printed on archival canvas, giving your artworks the essence of a painted portrait. Protected with a matt lamination finish and wrapped around a stretcher frame for a clean, elegant look.

MATTED PRINTS AND WINDOW FOLIO BOXES

Matted Print Collections

Our keepsake matted lustre archival prints are ready to display in your favourite frames, or pop them into our display block, or keep them in one of our best selling luxurious window folio boxes.

Window Folio Boxes

Our window folio boxes are highly sought after by our clients, and it’s no wonder why - exceptional quality, great design and a fantastic solution. They are a stunning piece of craftmanship and loved by photography clients everywhere. A versatile product that allows you to take home more images, to change the image on display and even to add to the collection - perhaps by doing sessions in the different seasons or at different locations. 

We wanted to give you some good news, after what has been such a tough couple of years for so many. On a personal note, I don’t know how I would have got through the pandemic without the love of my life, little Jet Jackson by my side. 

Let’s hope 2022 gives us the opportunity to address the inequities that the pandemic has so clearly shown us, to help the voiceless in society and to love and celebrate at every opportunity the best thing that ever existed - dogs - cheers to that!

A pandemic silver lining for me is that the lockdowns have afforded me more time to invest in both my dog photography and the Don’t You Want Me project which brings me swiftly to the very reason for this blog - DOGGY DATES TORONTO IS GOING ON TOUR BABY!

Thanks to the generous support of Pet Valu, I will be exhibiting the Don’t You Want Me project at their various stores across Canada, and whilst I’m in each city I’ll also going to have the opportunity to offer my dog photography.

I will be offering my outdoor doggo sunrise photo shoot sessions in the following cities:-
Bradford, Ontario - 12-13th March
Vancouver - 29th March - 4th April
Winnipeg - 14th -19th April 
Halifax - 11th-16th May
Calgary - 2nd - 7th June

For any of my followers across Canada, NOW is the time to book your doggo photoshoot session! I will only be in each city for a week, so spots are limited. Any session deposits made will be refunded if there are any covid related cancellations. Please note, this does not apply to non emergency related cancellations. 

MORE GOOD NEWS THANKS TO YOU!

A big thank you to all who have supported, championed and nominated both Doggy Dates Toronto and the Don’t You Want Me Project for our work this year - I feel so lucky to be able to do work that I love. It took me over 2O years to find my passion and I’m committed to learning more and being the best I can be as both an artist and a person. Finally the biggest thank you goes out to the bravery and vulnerability of the queer and trans community and their rescue dogs who have shared their stories for the Don’t You Want Me Project that will be exhibited across Canada!