short notes from the long dogs we love
Love, Your Low Rider
A fine-art photography book.
Forty-four long-and-low dogs.
And the love notes they've been waiting to write.
The Concept
Most love stories are told by the humans.
Most love stories about dogs are told by the humans who lived them. This one lets the dogs have the floor.
Love, Your Low Rider is a limited-edition fine art coffee table book celebrating some of Southern California's most distinguished long-and-low dogs. Each featured dog is photographed on location by fine art photographer Kelly McNamara, and each dog delivers a love note to the human who changed their life. Written from the dog's perspective. Signed with an inked pawprint.
The result is something that sounds like it should be silly, and somehow isn't. It's a portrait of devotion that turns the usual dynamic on its head. The dog, for once, is doing the talking.
Forty-four dogs. Ten recognized breeds, plus a small number of spots for honorary Low Riders — the mixed-breed dogs with the proportions to earn their place.
ELIGIBILITY
Does Your Dog Make the Cut?
These ten recognized long-and-low breeds are automatically eligible.
Dachshund · Pembroke Welsh Corgi · Cardigan Welsh Corgi · Basset Hound · Swedish Vallhund · Skye Terrier · Dandie Dinmont Terrier · PBGV · Glen of Imaal Terrier · Lancashire Heeler
Have more than one qualifying dog you'd like in the book?
The Long Story session is designed for that.
Choose the path that fits when you apply.
The Process
Here's How it Works
01
Apply
Tell Kelly about your dog. Who they are, what they're like, and what makes them yours. Applications are reviewed personally by Kelly, and every applicant receives a response.
02
Get selected
Accepted applicants receive an invitation to book their session.
03
Your session
On location in Southern California, in good golden-hour light. Kelly comes to you — or to a location that suits your dog. Sessions are calm, guided, and unhurried.
04
Your design appointment
About two weeks after your session, you'll see your images for the first time. You'll choose your favorites and work with Kelly to select heARTwork that fits your home and your life. Your session includes a heARTwork credit toward whatever speaks to you.
05
Your dog's love note goes to press.
Spring 2027, they're in it.
Ready when you are.
Two Ways to Participate
Two ways to be a part of it.
the short note
$295
One dog. One love note. One spot in the book.
Includes your gifted copy of the finished book and a $100 heARTwork credit* at your design appointment.
A $95 donation to dog rescue is included with every booking.
The LONG STORY
$795
For the dogs with more to say, and the families who want more to choose from. An extended session designed from the start to create variety: different setups, different moments, a richer range of images.
For households with more than one qualifying dog, the Long Story gets up to three of them in the book, each with their own love note.
Includes your gifted copy of the book and a $500 heARTwork credit.*
A $150 donation to dog rescue is included with every booking.
* Your heARTwork credit is a starting point. Most clients invest around $1,350 in their finished artwork, with individual pieces starting at $695.
GIVING BACK
Built in from the beginning.
A portion of every session fee goes directly to dog rescue organizations partnered with this project. The rescues involved aren't passive recipients; they're active participants, helping connect the project with the dogs and families it's meant to find.
Questions & Answers
Good to Know
Can I apply for more than one dog?
If you have more than one qualifying dog you'd like featured, the Long Story session is the right path. It accommodates up to three qualifying dogs in a single extended session, each with their own love note and their own spot in the book.
My dog is a miX. cAN THEY QUALIFY?
Possibly. Honorary Low Rider spots are for mixed breeds (or breeds not listed in the ten qualifying breeds) that meet the 1.5:1 ratio. Use the calculator above to check.
WHAT IF I'M OUTSIDE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
You're welcome to apply. Sessions take place in Southern California; travel expenses for applicants outside the area are the applicant's responsibility.
IS THE SESSION FEE THE ONLY COST?
The session fee covers your session experience and a gifted copy of the finished book. HeARTwork is selected at your design appointment, where your session credit applies. There is no obligation to purchase beyond the session fee.
when does the book publish?
We're aiming for spring 2027. The launch date will be confirmed as production wraps.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Reach out to Kelly via email: kelly@kellymacstudios.com
Love, Your Low Rider
Forty-four dogs.
Is yours one of them?
Applications are reviewed personally by Kelly.
Every family who applies receives a response.