Tails of the World – Laguna Beach Edition

May 8, 2025

📚 Tails of the World 2025 is Coming to Laguna Beach

—Is Your Dog Ready to Be Famous?

Every dog has a story worth telling—and this summer, ten lucky pups from Laguna Beach will get the chance to be featured in a globally published book celebrating dogs from around the world! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been chosen as one of the official photographers for the 2025 Tails of the World book project, and I’m looking for 10 amazing dogs to represent our slice of sunny Southern California.

🐾 What Is Tails of the World?

Tails of the World is a heart-led, internationally published book featuring dogs from around the globe—photographed by a select group of professional pet photographers. It’s not just about stunning portraits (though trust me, we’ll have those)—it’s about celebrating the love we share with our dogs and giving back to local causes. Here in Laguna Beach, that cause is one close to my heart: Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park, a non-profit supporting and preserving the treasured off-leash space that brings so many pups and their humans joy. Because in this crazy world we live in, couldn't we all use more joy?

📸 What’s Included:

With only 10 spots in the book allocated to Laguna Beach pooches, I'll be collecting applications.

If your dog is selected, here’s what you’ll receive:

✔️ A professional outdoor pet photography session at a scenic location in or around Laguna Beach

✔️ A guaranteed spot in the published Tails of the World 2025 book

✔️ The warm fuzzies of knowing your $95 participation fee goes directly to the dog park charity

Please note: No prints, digital images, or copies of the book are included with this session. Artwork and/or book purchases are optional and sold separately.

✨ Want More From Your Session?

You’ll have the option to upgrade to a full signature session an additional $100. Here’s what that includes:

→ Everything outlined above from the base session (including the warm fuzzies from donating $95 to the dog park charity)

→ $100 credit toward custom heARTwork—so you can bring home tangible memories

→ The ability to include a second dog and up to two humans from your household at no extra cost

→ My full reveal + design experience, where you’ll get to see the magic we captured and choose your favorite ways to display it

🐕 Where Your Donation Goes

Your $95 participation fee goes entirely to Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park, supporting their mission to keep this beloved dog-friendly space clean, safe, and open for all.

🐶 Apply Now!

Only 10 dogs will be selected for this special project. Applications are open now, and I’ll be reviewing submissions and reaching out to chosen pups and their people in the coming days.

P.S. Know someone who would love this experience? Share the link with your favorite dog mom or dad and help us make tails wag across the world.

I’m Kelly McNamara, award-winning professional pet photographer and storyteller based in Southern California. My mission is to create heirloom-quality heARTwork that celebrates the deep connection between people and their animals — and to use my art to give back.

(949) 433-9629

kelly@kellymacstudios.com