ASCOT photographers have launched a fundraising project for Berkshire Search and Rescue Dogs.
Chris Miller and his wife Sue are part of an international group of professional pet photographers, called the Tails of the World Collective.
As part of this, they have launched Tails of Windsor and Ascot, a fundraising coffee table book.
Their company, Millers Image Limited, was selected to join the collective after a rigorous portfolio review.
The group was founded by Caitlin J. McColl following the success of her first book, Tails of Melbourne.
Her dream was to unite pet photographers across the globe in a mission to raise funds for animal charities with beautiful photography and heart-warming stories.
“When Chris formally applied to join the Tails of the World Collective, I was so happy to officially welcome him on board,” Caitlin says.
“Their work is absolutely gorgeous, and I have no doubt that Tails of Windsor and Ascot will be a beautiful addition to our series.”
To date, the international collective has raised more than $15,000 for animal charities.
Caitlin thanked Chris and Sue for joining them on their mission.
Chris and Sue hope that their project will capture the true personality of dogs on location.
“All previous editions of this Collective across the world have raised funds for a local charity,” Chris says. “We wanted to do the same here in Berkshire. We are proud to partner with Berkshire Search and Rescue Dogs (BSARD) and our goal is to raise more awareness and at least £2,000 for this amazing charity.”
BSARD is a volunteer Lowland Rescue search dog team on call every hour of the year.
The charity assists search and rescue teams, the police and other emergency services to locate lost or missing vulnerable people within Berkshire.
It is completely dependent on sponsorship and donations to exist and carry out its work.
“Training is such a vital part of preparation for our dogs, and the woods in Ascot are often used for that purpose,” says Graeme Rumbol, chairman of BSARD.
“Chris and Sue are regularly out and about in these same woods and so we were delighted to hear that they wanted to help us and raise funds through their book project.
“We encourage all Windsor and Ascot dog lovers to get involved for our great cause and take this once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Chris says that he is excited by the prospect of including so many dog lovers and their companions in the book.
“We look forward to meeting and making many new friends and raising funds for such a great charity,” he adds.
The Millers have a maximum of 55 sessions for the project and have already been overwhelmed by pre-registration interest.
Photography sessions will take place between Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, July 31.
There will be a launch party in November for those participating in the project, ahead of the book being released on Thursday, December 1.
For more information, visit: www.millersimage.com
