Jennifer Dooley | Heads and Tails Photography

Crossfield, Alberta Canada

Heads and Tails Photography

CROSSFIELD DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

The Bow River begins deep within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, winding it’s way across foothills and prairies and flowing through the city of Calgary. Pearce Estate Park lies in the curved of the Bow River. It was here, amidst the ghostly Water Birch forest, that Jennifer Dooley of Heads and Tails Photography started her photoshoots for the Tails of the World project. She then headed out to rural Rocky View County to photograph the dogs of Crossfield, Alberta against the beautiful prairie backdrop.

Jennifer joined pet photographers around the world in April 2022 to raised funds for pets in need. Her Calgary-based photoshoots raised $750 for ARTS Senior Animal Rescue, an organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehousing of senior cats and dogs.

Read on to view more photos from Jennifer’s photoshoots . . .

Chewbacca Pearce Estate Park, Calgary, Alberta

Pearce Estate Park is a natural area on the banks of the Bow River in central Calgary containing several natural features making it a perfect location for our first 6 sessions.

Chewie is a 4 year old miniature Australian Labradoodle that loves to play fetch and can dance! His favourite words are Park, Treats, and Car Ride.

Norman Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Fish Creek Park is the second-largest urban park in Canada and it is bordered by Calgary on three sides. The park is home to over 100km of trails used for walking, biking, and running as well as several large mammals including deer and moose, coyotes, bears, bobcats and cougars.

Norman is a 2 year old husky who gets excited by the phrase “do you want to see your girlfriend”.

Ivy McHugh Bluff, Calgary, Alberta Canada

McHugh Bluff runs along the northern bank of the Bow River overlooking Memorial Drive and downtown Calgary. Ivy is a 4 month old great pyrenees mix and Norman's new baby sister.

Tyrus Crossfield, Alberta, Canada

Crossfield, Alberta was founded in 1892 and is currently home to approx. 3000. Tyrus is a 4 year old Great Dane who loves playing with his egg and digging up holes in the backyard.

Chevy

Chevy is a 4 year old Australian Shepherd. Chevy and his momma have a very special relationship and bond grown out of a mutual loss. The emotional connection between these two is palpable and I feel very privileged to have been apart of their story. Pearce Estate Park is a natural area on the banks of the Bow River in central Calgary containing several natural features making it a perfect location for our first 6 sessions.

Hazel

Hazel is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois. Her favourite words are ball, snack, and "are you ready" and she loves chasing balls and jumping on things. Pearce Estate Park is a natural area on the banks of the Bow River in central Calgary containing several natural features making it a perfect location for our first 6 sessions.

Scarlet

Scarlet is an 18 month old Maltese - Yorkshire Terrier mix from Calgary, Alberta. Her favourite words are treats, grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, Zeus, and Groot. Pearce Estate Park is a natural area on the banks of the Bow River in central Calgary containing several natural features making it a perfect location for our first 6 sessions.

Lily

Lily is a 4 year old Basenji who loves to be the centre of attention. "When she's really happy she has a sparkle in her eye and a smile on her face". Pearce Estate Park is a natural area on the banks of the Bow River in central Calgary containing several natural features making it a perfect location for our first 6 sessions.

Jasper

Jasper is a 9 year old Basenji and his favourite words are car ride, treats, "wanna go to the park". He loves barn hunt, sniffing, sprinting and going to the off leash park. Pearce Estate Park is a natural area on the banks of the Bow River in central Calgary containing several natural features making it a perfect location for our first 6 sessions.

Murphy

Murphy is a 9 year old labrador retriever who's favourite word is hungry and he loves swimming, fetch, and playing ball. Crossfield, Alberta was founded in 1892 and is currently home to approx. 3000.

Jennifer Dooley is a featured photographer in Tails of the World: The Book. You can follow Jennifer’s dog photography adventures on Instagram, and be sure to check out the Heads and Tails Photography website to learn more.

Purchase your copy of the Tails of the World Book, and enjoy more dog photography and stories from around the globe. 100% of the proceeds of this book go to Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Animals have always been home for Jennifer Dooley. Whether it was saving injured reptiles in elementary school, her career in the veterinary field or volunteering with wildlife rescue. In 2014, she combined this passion with her love for photography, and launched Heads and Tails Photography.

Today, Jennifer specialises in capturing the true essence of the pet and the emotional connection with their owners. She lives outside of Calgary, Alberta in Canada with her loving and supportive husband Shannon, two year old daughter Caleigh, three year old Great Dane Tyrus, and senior kitties Koskie and Alex.

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Author: Caitlin J. McColl

Caitlin J. McColl is the multi-award winning artist behind Ragamuffin Pet Photography, author of five dog-filled books and founder of the Tails of the World Collective. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, two boys and a scruffy family of rescued animals. She’s a bit of an introvert, a lot of a dork, and so very passionate about making a difference for pets in need.

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