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Current Dog Model Calls

Want your dog to be a star?

We’re currently casting for a few upcoming sessions—scroll down to see where we need models and how to apply!

Black & White Sessions

OPEN– Now Accepting Applications

📍 Model Call: Our Private St. Johns Studio
📅 Private One-on-One; Date & Time scheduled with model

 

Number of Dogs Needed: 3–4

Coat Colors:

  • Solid white
  • Solid cream
  • Solid grey
  • Solid black
  • Black & white combinations

Temperament & Training:

  • Comfortable around strobe lighting
  • Able to sit or pose on a solid (non-slick) surface
  • Good with posing cues
  • Alert, expressive, and comfortable being photographed in a studio setting

To be considered:

  1. Complete the Dog Model Application HERE.

  2. Email us at info@thepawtographers.com with the following:
    • Your dog’s name, breed/mix, and approximate size
    • Whether you’re open to being photographed with your dog

DOG MODEL APPLICATION

👉 🍊🌊 NE Florida Dog Model Week

OPEN– Now Accepting Applications

📍 Model Call: Various Locations in NE Florida
📅 October 12 & 13, 2026
⏰ Various dates & times (see below)

We’re looking for 2–3 fabulous dogs per location to model during a special week of sessions with an out-of-state professional pet photographer joining us in Florida.

Requirements:

✔️ Well-groomed, sit-stay ready
✔️ Comfortable around other dogs and people
✔️ Bonus for stand-stays, downs, and recall (on a long line)
✔️ Will be leashed at all times
✔️ On time for sessions

Schedule:

Sunday, Oct 12
🌆 Urban Shoot – 7:00 AM, Jacksonville

Monday, Oct 13
🌅 Sunrise Beach – 6:55 AM, Neptune Beach, FL
🌇 Sunset River / Historic Orange Groves – 6:00 PM, St. Johns County

To Be Considered:

  1. Complete the Dog Model Application HERE

  2. Email us at info@thepawtographers.com with the following:
    • Your dog’s name, breed/mix, and approximate size
    • Which session(s) you’re interested in
    • Whether you’re open to being photographed with your dog

DOG MODEL APPLICATION

Coming in 2026

2026 - Pro Photography Workshop in NC

Open – Now Accepting Applications

📍 Model Call: Raleigh–Durham Photography Workshop
📅 June 8–11, 2026
📸 Hosted by The PAWtographers | East Coast School

We’re looking for 4–5 well-trained, camera-ready dogs for EACH of the following locations during a 4-day hands-on workshop with professional photographers:

• 📍 Hotel Location (Studio Setup)
• 🏙️ Urban Location (Downtown/Raleigh Area)
• 🌳 Nearby State Park (Outdoor, Natural Light)

We’re looking for dogs who:
✔️ Are solid on sit, down, and stay
✔️ Are calm in group settings with unfamiliar people and gear
✔️ Are comfortable in new environments with distractions
✔️ Will be leashed at all times
✔️ Can arrive on time
✨ Bonus: If you’re willing to be in a photo with your pup, we love that!

🎁 What You’ll Receive:
→ An edited digital image (or more!) from participating photographers
→ A fine art print + matching social media file from instructor Joan Walker

To be considered:

  1. Complete the Dog Model Application HERE

  2. Email us at info@thepawtographers.com with:
    • Your dog’s name, breed/mix, and approximate size
    • Which day(s)/location(s) you’re available
    • Whether you’re open to being photographed with your pup

We’re selecting a variety of breeds, sizes, and coat types—and we can’t wait to meet your star!

Apply Here

2026 - Paws + Petals: Duke Gardens NC

Open – Now Accepting Applications

📍 Model Call: Duke Gardens, Durham, NC
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM sharp (yes, we mean it!)

We’re looking for 2–3 stunning pups to model in one of the most beautiful gardens in the South—Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC.

We’re looking for dogs who:
✔️ Are well-groomed and ready to shine
✔️ Can sit-stay on a slack leash (no tight leads, please!)
✔️ Are comfortable around people and distractions
✔️ Will be leashed at all times
✔️ Can arrive on time
✨ Bonus: If you're willing to be in a photo with your pup, we love that!

🎁 What You’ll Receive:
Your choice of:
→ Two 5x7 fine art prints (with matching social media files)
or
→ One 8x10 fine art print matted to 11x14 (with matching social media file)

To be considered:

  1. Complete the Dog Model Application HERE

  2. Email us at info@thepawtographers.com with the following:
    • Your dog’s name, breed/mix, and approximate size
    • Whether you’re open to being photographed with your dog

Apply Here

2026 - Pro Photography Workshop in FL

Open – Now Accepting Applications

📍 Model Call: Orlando, Florida Photography Workshop
📅 July 22-24, 2026 (exact date TBD)
📸 Hosted by The PAWtographers | Florida Professional Photographers FOCUS

We’re looking for 4–5 well-trained, camera-ready dogs for a 2 1/2 hour workshop with professional photographers:

• 📍 Hotel Location (Studio Setup)

We’re looking for dogs who:
✔️ Are solid on sit, down, and stay
✔️ Are calm in group settings with unfamiliar people and gear
✔️ Are comfortable in new environments with distractions
✔️ Can arrive on time

🎁 What You’ll Receive:
→ A fine art print + matching social media file from instructor Joan Walker

To be considered:

  1. Complete the Dog Model Application HERE

  2. Email us at info@thepawtographers.com with:
    • Your dog’s name, breed/mix, and approximate size
    • Which day(s)/location(s) you’re available

We’re selecting a variety of breeds, sizes, and coat types—and we can’t wait to meet your star!

Apply Here

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