Suzy McCracken Photography · Edmond & Oklahoma City
Every dog deserves to be seen.
Help local rescue dogs put their best paw forward. Through Portraits of Hope, businesses sponsor professional portraits for adoptable dogs—at no cost to the rescues caring for them.
Explore sponsorships Let's talkMore than a photograph
A portrait can help someone see a new best friend.
Behind every shelter door is a dog with a story worth sharing. Thoughtful portraits can bring out the character, warmth, and individuality that a quick kennel snapshot may miss.
I'm Suzy, a professional dog photographer serving Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro. Through this program, I partner with local rescues and community-minded businesses to create beautiful, adoption-ready portraits.
Rescues receive the images free of charge. Sponsoring businesses make the work possible.
Simple. Local. Meaningful.
How the program works
You sponsor.
Choose a single-dog sponsorship, a full five-dog photo session, or a three-month partnership.
I photograph.
I visit a participating rescue facility or suitable outdoor location to create professional portraits of adoptable dogs.
We share their stories.
Rescues use the images to promote adoption. Your business receives meaningful recognition for helping make the portraits possible.
Ways to make a difference
Become a Portraits of Hope sponsor
Whether you help one dog shine or support an entire season of portrait sessions, your sponsorship makes a tangible difference for local rescues.
The Helping Paw
Help provide portraits of one adoptable dog during a scheduled rescue photo day.
- Professional portraits shared with the rescue
- Recognition in the dog's feature on my social media
- Shareable sponsor thank-you graphic
The Second Chance
Fund one professional rescue portrait session for up to five adoptable dogs.
- Edited adoption portraits delivered to the rescue
- Dedicated sponsor thank-you post
- Recognition in the dogs' feature posts
- Shareable sponsor graphic and session recap
- Business listing and link on the sponsor page
The Lifesaver Partner
Support three rescue photography sessions across three months—up to fifteen dogs.
- All benefits of the Second Chance package across three sessions
- Dedicated business spotlight
- Quarterly impact recap
- Ongoing sponsor page recognition
Sponsorships fund professional photography services and agreed recognition—not guaranteed adoptions or charitable donations to a rescue. Scheduling, participating rescues, dog availability, and deliverables are confirmed before booking. Sponsorships do not include unrestricted commercial rights to the photographs.
For your business
Make a difference. Let your community know.
Your support is more than a name on a list. It's a visible commitment to animals and the local organizations caring for them.
Thoughtful sponsor thank-yous and tags on my channels, according to your package.
Graphics and a recap your business can share with employees and customers.
Sponsor acknowledgement and links for qualifying packages.
Know which portrait sessions and dogs your sponsorship helped support.
Recognition on a rescue's own accounts depends on that organization's approval. All sponsor content is subject to image-use terms.
A simple belief
“A beautiful portrait helps us look beyond the kennel and see the dog waiting to become someone's family.”
— The heart behind Portraits of Hope
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where does the photography take place?
Whenever possible, I photograph at a participating rescue's facility, ideally in a dedicated room. Outdoor sessions may be arranged when weather, space, and each dog's comfort allow.
What does the rescue receive?
The rescue receives professionally edited portraits for adoption promotion, at no charge to the organization. We confirm the image count, delivery timing, and usage permission before each session.
Can I choose which rescue or dog my business sponsors?
You're welcome to share a preference. Specific rescues and dogs depend on scheduling, their participation, and which dogs are available when the photo day occurs.
Will my logo appear on each adoption photograph?
To keep adoption portraits focused on the dogs, the primary images remain clean. Recognition appears in accompanying social posts, sponsor graphics, and other benefits listed in your package.
Is this a tax-deductible charitable donation?
No charitable tax deduction is being represented. Sponsorship payments compensate Suzy McCracken Photography for photography and specified promotional services. Please consult your tax adviser about treatment for your business.
Will these portraits guarantee adoptions?
No. The goal is to give each dog compelling, high-quality images that rescues can use in adoption outreach. Adoption outcomes depend on many factors.
Let's help more dogs be seen
Your business can make the next portrait session possible.
Interested in sponsoring a dog, funding a session, or becoming an ongoing partner? I'd love to learn about your business and help you find the right fit.
Ask about sponsorshipSuzy McCracken Photography · Serving Edmond & the Oklahoma City metro