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Highly acclaimed pet photographer Kerry Martin of Puppy Tales has been named the only Australian winner in the prestigious International Pet Photography Awards (IPPA), the world’s largest pet photography competition!
In its sixth year, the competition saw an impressive 3,621 entries from 41 different countries. Kerry won the category Pets and People, showcasing the special relationship between humans and their pet. She also received 18 other awards across all four entry categories and, with the results achieved in 2023, this earned her the title of International Associate of Pet Photographers (IAPP).
Kerry was one of only 18 people worldwide to be part of this inaugural group receiving this title.
Kerry is so chuffed and credits her success to the incredible dogs and pet paw-rents she gets to photograph. Mr Darcy is one of those very special dogs, featured in the winning IPPA photograph.
“My Darcy works in the classroom with Amelia. While the kids love him (he has his own ID pass and gets more Christmas gifts than any other member of staff!), he's not there as an assistance dog for the students. He's there to give Amelia independence and support in her role as a teacher,” says Kerry.
Also a Master of Photography in Australia and Internationally, and a previous Australian Pet/Animal Photographer of the Year, Kerry came to meet and photograph Amelia and Mr Darcy when they were finalists in the Puppy Tales Australian Dog of the Year 2023 (2025 nominations open now).
"It was an amazing surprise and honour to even be considered as a finalist!” she says. “There's such incredible talent in the dog/pet photography community around Australia and across the globe so you don't expect such an outcome. My goal with entering awards like the International Pet Photography Awards is to participate and grow from that experience".
Australian dog lovers are in for a special treat!
Now, dogs and their paw-rents across the nation have the exclusive opportunity to be photographed for Kerry’s epic charity project Dog Tales of Australia 2: Pawtraits!
Pawtraits is a stunning coffee table book that celebrates the connections shared with our loyal companions and supports Assistance Dogs Australia, a national charity that provides fully trained Assistance Dogs to people with mobility needs, autism or post-traumatic stress.
For this new project, Kerry is travelling with her husband Sam and their dogs Keiko and Summer to every state (and nearly every region) in Australia over the next two plus years, offering her award- winning photography services to dog lovers all around the country in the creation of the book.
Dog Tales of Australia 2: Pawtraits will feature Australia’s most beloved dogs against the backdrop of the country’s stunning scenery. Participation in this project starts from $100, with $100 from each session photographed donated to Assistance Dogs Australia.
This new grand voyage comes after completing a 13-month, 56,400km caravan road trip around Australia, culminating in the Dog Tales of Australia guidebook of dog-friendly destinations across the country and raising funds to sponsor a Defence Community Dog.
“We’re su-paw excited to be on the road again, supporting Assistance Dogs Australia and photographing even more beautiful dogs!” says Kerry. “We’re revisiting cherished spots and exploring new places, capturing the essence of dogs across Australia in its vibrant landscapes.
“Your pets are family – sharing adventures, offering comfort on tough days, and being by your side through it all. We capture that bond to create stunning artwork, so you can proudly display your pet on your walls,” she says.
If you’d like to make your best friend a star and support Assistance Dogs Australia, visit puppytales.com.au/dog-tales-of-australia-pawtraits
Spots are limited. ONE session per town/location and FOUR per City (in different locations). Once an area is filled, that’s it!
Spots are limited. ONE session per town/location and FOUR per City (in different locations). Once an area is filled, that’s it!
For a detailed itinerary, please visit puppytales.com.au/puppy-tales-on-the-road
MEDIA RELEASE, 18th November 2024
About Kerry Martin & Puppy Tales
Photodography™ you'll adore - Pet Travel & Adventures you'll Dig
Kerry Martin of Puppy Tales considers pets very much part of the family so lives this adage to help and inspire fellow pet parents to create incredible memories of a most pawsome life together!
Kerry is Melbourne-based but on the road throughout Australia offering her award-winning dog photography. She's known throughout the country for her seasonal photography experiences, most notably Snow Dogs, and her studio-based Project Dogalogue. Of the many national and international photography awards she's received over the past decade, the highlights have been Master of Photography and Australian Pet/Animal Photographer of the Year.
As she travels with her own adored furry companions Keiko & Summer, Kerry writes to share her knowledge and experiences of all things dog, photography and travel. She creates content for the Puppy Tales website, a social media community of over 500,000 and other publications to promote the wonderful relationships between dogs and people. This includes encouraging dog-inclusive activities and lifestyles, telling of her travels & adventures, providing resources for keeping dogs happy & healthy, sharing dog photography how- to and recounting heartfelt dog stories. All accompanied by her stunning photography!
Puppy Tales is a business for good with a mission to make a paw-sitive difference. Puppy Tales operates as carbon negative; supports many local organisations through photography, fundraising and more; and plays a part in the global community’s effort to protect the planet, take action on climate change and care for animals and wildlife. She's also the founder of the Australian Dog of the Year Awards which recognise the incredible contribution of dogs to people, communities and society.
To discover more, visit https://puppytales.com.au
Photodography™ you'll adore - Pet Travel & Adventures you'll Dig
Kerry Martin of Puppy Tales considers pets very much part of the family so lives this adage to help and inspire fellow pet parents to create incredible memories of a most pawsome life together!
As she travels with her own adored furry companions Keiko & Summer, Kerry writes to share her knowledge and experiences of all things dog, photography and travel. She creates content for the Puppy Tales website, a social media community of over 500,000 and other publications to promote the wonderful relationships between dogs and people. This includes encouraging dog-inclusive activities and lifestyles, telling of her travels & adventures, providing resources for keeping dogs happy & healthy, sharing dog photography how- to and recounting heartfelt dog stories. All accompanied by her stunning photography!
Puppy Tales is a business for good with a mission to make a paw-sitive difference. Puppy Tales operates as carbon negative; supports many local organisations through photography, fundraising and more; and plays a part in the global community’s effort to protect the planet, take action on climate change and care for animals and wildlife. She's also the founder of the Australian Dog of the Year Awards which recognise the incredible contribution of dogs to people, communities and society.
To discover more, visit https://puppytales.com.au
MEDIA RELEASE, 26th August 2024
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