Philanthropy

Perhaps you work for, volunteer at, or know of an organisation who could use our help?

We love to give back. It’s a large part of what we do and is something we feel very strongly about. We believe that all businesses, no matter how big or small, have the ability to help those in need and to make a difference by offering something of themselves. We know that the right image, viewed by the right person can lead to more adoptions, greater awareness for a cause, or increased donations. These are the aims of our philanthropic projects.

Alex is a passionate champion of and voice for animal rescue and wildlife conservation. She uses her photography as a powerful medium through which to communicate, connect and educate by providing pro bono photography services, fundraising projects, prizes, gift vouchers and sponsorships totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars per year (calculated by cost per image provided, time and production) to state, national and international animal charities, wildlife sanctuaries, and rescue shelters. Over the past two decades years she has supported hundreds of different organisations and is currently a patron for No Pup Cleft Behind.

Alex’s charity goals are to raise funds and awareness for the groups she works with.

Funds are generally raised through a photography exhibition or a limited edition print sale, and awareness is raised by Alex calling on her supportive print and television media contacts to run a story on her images, the animals featured in them, and the organisation caring for them. 100% of profits from the fundraising projects undertaken by Alex and the Houndstooth Studio team are donated to beneficiary charities and all images are gifted to them for use in marketing and other communication materials.

Here are a few examples of our fundraising projects:

The “Wild at Heart’ photography project for Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania – raised $6000 for the Bonorong Wildlife Hospital. Images from the project received extensive local media attention
‘Double Take Dogs Fundraising Exhibition’ with Matt Mawson, for Dog’s Refuge Home, Perth – raised $6000 for dogs in need
Limited edition ‘Koala Train’ Print Release for Fauna Rescue South Australia – raised $7000 for koala rescue
‘Baby Face’ photography project for Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania – raised $2000 for rescued wildlife. Images from the project received global media attention
‘Look Twice’ photographic project and fundraising exhibition in Perth and Melbourne for the Bali Animal Welfare Association – raised more than $21,000 to help the street animals of Bali
Annual ‘Santa Paws’ event for the Dog’s Refuge Home of Western Australia – combined with the ‘In The Dog House’ event, has raised more than $170,000 over the past eleven years

Free the Bears Fund Inc (FTB) is an international bear rescue charity we have worked with since 2012. Some of the numerous projects we’ve undertaken with them include:

‘Cambodia Wild’ photographic fundraiser and exhibition – raised more than $25,000 for FTB and the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre
‘Wildlife & Photography Tour to India’ – raised $10,000 for FTB from a portion of each traveller’s tour fees
‘Photography Master Classes & Fundraising Events’ Sydney & Adelaide – raised a combined total of $20,000
‘Champa’s New Pad Fundraising Appeal’ – raised $4000 for Champa’s new home in Laos
‘Wildlife & Photography Tour to Cambodia and Vietnam’ – raised $22,000 from a portion of each traveller’s tour fees and adoption sponsorships
‘Bear Apartment Six’ Limited Edition Print Release – raised $10,000 for FTB
‘Wildlife & Photography Tours x 2 to Laos’ – raised $9,500 from a portion of each traveller’s tour fees and adoption sponsorships

We are currently an exclusive studio photography partner for:

Dogs Refuge Home of WA, Western Australia
No Pup Cleft Behind, Western Australia
Guide Dogs, Western Australia
Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Western Australia
Greener Pastures Sanctuary, Western Australia
Brightside Farm Sanctuary, Tasmania
Wildlife Care WA, Western Australia
Free The Hounds, National
Koala Rescue Inc, South Australia

We also provide ongoing pro-bono photography services and / or sponsorship to numerous other animal organisations including (but not limited to):

Native Animal Rescue, Western Australia
Free The Bears, International
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania
WA Dingo Association, Western Australia
Animal Management in Remote and Rural Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC), National
Animals Australia, National
Sea Shepherd International
Animals Asia, International
Bali Animal Welfare Association, International
Bali Street Dog Fund, National
Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Rescue, Western Australia

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have an animal charity project or cause we may be able to assist with or to request a Houndstooth Studio gift voucher for your fundraising event.