Friends Of Houndstooth Studio
At Houndstooth Studio we are proud to work closely with several state and national charity organisations on a pro-bono basis. We feel passionately about the wonderful people who work tirelessly in the not for profit arena, and are always on the lookout for ways in which we can offer our help and support. We have also formed strong promotional partnerships with other animal related businesses and our corporate photography clients. By taking the time to read this page, you are supporting the businesses who support us.
And it’s only fitting we give a big shout out our state and national sponsors. These quality businesses assist us with marketing materials and products, and supply pro bono or heavily discounted Houndstooth Studio items for donation to the animal charity groups we assist. We are extremely thankful for their support.
Please put your hands together for:
Momento – Premium Photo Books for Professionals, Sydney, New South Wales
City Farmers Willetton, Western Australia - Leigh Mullan, Propreitor
Fitzgerald Photo Imaging, North Perth, Western Australia
Coastline Canvas, Secret Harbour, Western Australia
Image Finish, East Perth, Western Australia
Stageright Staging, Australasia
Victor Harbor Newsagency, Victor Harbor, South Australia
Golbal Dance and Stage, Adelaide, South Australia
RSPCA WA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in WA works to ensure the five freedoms for animals are upheld. Houndstooth Studio (formerly Alex Cearns Photographics) is a corporate sponsor, and Alex is their official photographer and a personal member. Her images have been used on marketing material, in campaigns and printed on merchandise. Alex also conducts children’s pet photography sessions as part of the RSPCA’s school holiday program.
Alex is currently working on several RSPCA photography projects and in 2010 will run the pet photo studio at the Million Paws Walk, South Perth with all proceeds going to the RSPCA WA.
Did you know the RSPCA also has an online store? You can choose from a fantastic range of toys and accessories for your pet, or RSPCA clothing and merchandise for you!
VETWEST
The wonderful staff at Vetwest tend to the pets of Perth with the highest level of care and compassion, delivered through their seven conveniently located clinics.
KANYANA WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTRE
Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Incorporated) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the protection and welfare of native wildlife. Two shifts of volunteers operate each day, every day of the year, with over 100 volunteers required to to cover them. The volunteers provide for all of the needs of the animals and the operation of the centre.
Houndstooth Studio capture stock images of the native residents for use on Kanyana’s website and newsletter, and we have recently completed several Kanayana studio photo sessions. Keep an eye out for our images in their new facility located at Paxworld in Lesmurdie.
http://www.kanyanawildlife.org.au/
ANIMAL AID ABROAD
Animal Aid Abroad (AAA) is a Perth based volunteer run charity. They returns all profits from merchandise sales and donations to directly aid and assist abused, sick and suffering animals in Egypt, India and Nepal. Just $4 buys a fly veil for a working horse or donkey.
PENGUIN MARINE & ENVIRONMENT CENTRE
The Penguin, Marine and Environment Centre on Granite Island, Victor Harbor is staffed by four dedicated volunteers who rescue and rehabilitate orphaned or injured little penguins and rely on public admission money to pay for penguin food and formula.
Houndstooth Studio recently captured a series of stock images for the Penguin Centre, and we will continue to provide ongoing support to the little blue balls of cuteness who call it home. Our next visit is in June 2010 and we will be capturing some stunning studio images of the penguins!
The Penguin Centre recently launched a new website too, filled with colourful Houndstooth Studio images. You can check it out here.
STOP LIVE EXPORTS
Stop Live Exports (SLE) volunteers campaign and fundraise to bring an end to the arduous sea transportation of Australian sheep. They believe that animals ought to be slaughtered as close to where they were raised to avoid unnecessary suffering, and are constantly working on law reform and community education programs.
Houndstooth Studio regularly provide stock photographs for use in the Stop Live Exports “Voiceless Campaign”, with our images featuring on billboards, national postcards and the SLE website.
ANIMALS AUSTRALIA
Animals Australia is a national animal protection organisation that actively exposes animal abuse and promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle. They represent 40 member societies (including Stop Live Exports) and thousands of individual supporters. A non-profit organisation, their work on behalf of animals is reliant on the generosity of members and donors.
Houndstooth Studio provide stock images of native and domestic animals to Animals Australia for use on campaign items and their website.
We look forward to continuing our role as a contributing photographer.
http://www.animalsaustralia.org/
CHRISTMAS ISLAND TOURISM ASSOCIATION
With so many endemic species, Christmas Island is often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean . Having visited four times, Alex can vouch for the breathtaking beauty and uniqueness that makes Christmas Island a bird and crab wonderland…and a photographer and nature lovers paradise. The Christmas Island Tourism Association (CITA) can assist with any travel and accommodation enquiries and their website is one of the best we’ve seen!
NATIONAL TRUST
The National Trust of Australia (WA) works with communities to conserve and interpret Western Australia’s unique heritage. The organisation was established in 1959 and is a community based enterprise. The organisations commitment to conservation and heritage isn’t anything new. It has been built on a foundation laid by generations past and present, and will continue to grow well into the future.