For the past few years, Kasia has contributed shoots to Gallery, dedicating her photography to capturing confidence and personality, specialising in fashion and business headshots. However, in December last year, her life took an unexpected and beautiful turn—she became a dog owner.
The dog in question, a Cavapoo called Poppy, ‘changed everything’. Poppy brought so much joy and inspiration into Kasia’s life that she found herself drawn to a completely new form of photography—capturing the essence of dogs. This newfound passion led her to embark on an exciting and challenging project: her first-ever dog photography exhibition, “Strike the Paws.”
“Photography has always been about storytelling, and what better subjects than four-legged companions? Dogs are full of personality, love, and energy”. Kasia’s goal is to showcase them in their most natural moments—running, playing, or simply being themselves. She will focus on black and white photography to capture the raw, timeless beauty of each dog. While her vision leans towards action shots in outdoor settings, she also understands that every dog is unique. The final images will reflect both the dog’s habits and the owner’s preferences.
This project is not just about photography—it’s about community, passion, and celebrating the love people have for their dogs. Kasia is incredibly grateful for the support from local businesses that have helped bring this exhibition to life. The Insurance Emporium has generously sponsored the event, along with five fantastic businesses that have donated prizes for the raffle: MyDogify, Fabulous Boutique, Jaipur Restaurant, Serendipity Salon, and Pretty Okay Candles. Their contributions will make the evening even more exciting for everyone involved.
The exhibition will take place on Thursday, 19th June, at the Harbour Gallery from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Entry is free, and visitors will have the chance to admire stunning dog portraits, vote for their favorite pup, and even take home a print of their own dog. To add to the excitement, a competition will be held where the winning dog will receive a full professional photo set for free. Additionally, thanks to the generous sponsors, raffle prizes will be up for grabs, making the event even more engaging and fun.
This is not just an exhibition—it’s a celebration of the bond between humans and their dogs. Whether someone is a dog owner, a photography enthusiast, or simply loves dogs, this is an event not to be missed.
For those who would love their dog to be part of this special night, Kasia will be photographing in April and May, but spaces are limited. The sooner a session is booked, the higher the chance of a pup being featured in the exhibition.
For more information, contact Kasia at: contact@the-mania.com / +44 7700 369909
