Helping homeless dogs get the visibility they deserve through professional photography

INTRODUCING OUR RESCUE LENS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

We Believe A Single Image Can Save A Life

We've seen it time and time again: an adopter falls in love with a dog because of a photograph.

In fact, studies show that photos play a significant role in adoption decisions.

Since 2019, Five Freedoms Photography has volunteered with more than 30+ local rescues and shelters throughout North Carolina, creating professional images that help homeless dogs stand out, tell their stories, and connect with potential adopters.

Every dog deserves the chance to be seen—regardless of their breed, age, medical needs, or behavioral history.

Through the Rescue Lens Sponsorship Program, local businesses and organizations help make this work possible by funding professional photography and marketing resources for adoptable dogs.

Together, we're increasing visibility for homeless animals, supporting local rescue organizations, and helping more dogs get the attention they deserve.

Because when more dogs are seen and adopted, more lives are saved.

More Than Just Photography

Every sponsored photo day provides local rescues and foster-based organizations with more than just beautiful images. In fact, professional photography helps support shelters and rescues in a multitude of ways including:

Professional Marketing Images

High-quality photographs help rescue dogs stand out and showcase their unique looks and personalities.

Increased Visibility

High-quality professional images encourage potential adopters to stop scrolling, learn more, and share adoptable animals with others.

Ready-to-Use Content

Rescues, fosters, and volunteers receive professional images they can use across social media, websites, newsletters, and adoption listings.

Enhanced Credibility & Trust

Professional imagery helps rescue organizations appear more polished and professional, creating a stronger first impression and helping build trust with potential adopters, fosters, volunteers, donors, and sponsors.

Expanded Community Reach

When sponsor businesses share images and stories with their customers, staff, email subscribers, followers, etc, rescue dogs are introduced to entirely new audiences who may not otherwise encounter them.

Our Rescue & Shelter Partners

For almost five years, we've had the privilege of volunteering with and supporting rescue organizations across North Carolina.

We're proud to have worked alongside organizations including:

• Charley's K9 Rescue

• Crisis Dogs NC

• Hope Animal Rescue

• Longleaf Animal Rescue

• Perfectly Imperfect Pups

• Second Chance Pet Adoptions

• Triangle Beagle Rescue

• Wake County Animal Center

• [etc.]

And many more throughout the Triangle and beyond.

 FAQs

Do I need to be a pet-related business to become a sponsor?

Not at all! While many of our sponsors are pet-focused businesses, we welcome support from any business or organization that wants to help homeless dogs gain visibility and find loving homes.

What does my sponsorship help fund?

Sponsorships help provide professional photography for homeless dogs, including planning, photography, editing, travel, assistant support, and content creation.

How will my business be recognized?

Sponsors receive recognition based on their sponsorship level, which may include website recognition, logo placement, social media features, blog mentions, branded content, and first right of renewal for future Rescue Lens sponsorships.

Can I sponsor more than one photo day?

Absolutely! Many businesses choose to sponsor multiple photo days throughout the year to increase their impact and support more adoptable dogs.

Can my staff or employees get involved?

Absolutely! Many sponsors choose to share adoptable dogs through their social media channels, newsletters, or internal communications to help increase visibility and community reach.

What happens after I submit the sponsorship form?

We'll personally reach out to learn more about your business, answer any questions, discuss the sponsorship opportunity that best fits your goals, and ensure all business sponsors are a good fit.

Why Sponsorship Matters

Since 2019, we’ve volunteered our time photographing rescue and shelter dogs throughout the Triangle and beyond—helping organizations showcase adoptable animals through professional photography, marketing, and storytelling.

While the mission remains the same, each Foster Photo Day requires significant time and resources, including travel, planning, photography, editing, content creation, equipment, assistant support, and administrative work.

Rescue Lens Sponsorships help make this work sustainable, allowing us to serve more rescue organizations, photograph more adoptable animals, outsource editing when needed, and continue supporting local rescues for years to come.

By partnering with Rescue Lens, you're not only helping fund professional photography for rescue dogs—you're helping ensure this community initiative can continue growing and making an impact throughout the Triangle.

 Recognition & Perks

As a Rescue Lens Sponsor, your business will be recognized as a valued partner helping homeless dogs gain visibility through professional photography.

Sponsors receive:

✔ Recognition on our permanent Rescue Lens Sponsorship and Foster Photo Day pages

✔ Business logo, name, and website backlink

✔ Recognition across our marketing channels, including social media, blog content, and email communications

✔ First consideration for future Rescue Lens partnerships and special initiatives

✔ Most importantly, you'll be helping provide professional photography and marketing resources for homeless dogs while supporting the organizations working tirelessly on their behalf.