We are excited to announce the upcoming photo exhibit Hope for Seniors – Legacy Pet Portraits by St. Louis based photographer Kristi Foster. The show will be exhibited at The Gallery at University City Library with the proceeds being donated to St. Louis Senior Dog Project. SLSDP is a 100% volunteer-run local 501c3 that specializes in the placement of senior pets, but works tirelessly to ensure the safe and happy placement of every pet that enters into their care.
Kristi Foster is known not just for her stunning photography but also for her strong dedication to using her talents to help pet rescues, particularly senior pet rescues. From the many rescue pets she has welcomed into her studio for adoption “glamour shots” to her own rescue pup, Ollie, Kristi has seen firsthand the transformation that can occur when a rescued pet is given the chance to find their person and evolve from a terrified shell to a bubbly, confident, happy family pet.
Kristi’s passion for rescue animals started with her first rescue soulmate—Hope, a flat-coated retriever adopted from the Humane Society. After being a wonderful companion for 16 years, Hope crossed the rainbow bridge and it was in dealing with this deep sense of loss that Kristi decided to honor Hope’s memory by forming the foundation “Hope for Healing”. Through the foundation, Pet Legacy Portraits are provided for human companions of aged and terminally ill pets. These photographs not only help hearts heal during a time of loss, but also serve as a beautiful and timeless reminder of the bond that exists between pets and their human companions.
In conjunction with this upcoming exhibition, Kristi is expanding the idea behind Hope for Healing and offering a unique opportunity for people to participate in the show by having a custom legacy portrait of their pet featured in this photo exhibit. All rescue pets are welcome, but the Hope is to fill the show with the wise eyes of our lovable seniors.
The show is scheduled for July 2025 and space is limited. All sessions need to be booked and completed by 5/1/2025 to allow time for printing and framing. Each participant will contribute a $390 donation to have their pet featured in the exhibit. Since participants will then be taking the 16 x 20 framed portrait home after the end of the show, this would make a wonderful holiday gift for the pet lover in your life. It is truly a gift that keeps on giving.
LIMITED SPACES ARE AVAILABLE SO BOOK NOW!
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- For a $390 Session Donation, your pet earns a featured spot in the Hope for Seniors – Legacy Pet Portraits Exhibit being held July 2025 at The Gallery in UCity Library.
- The proceeds from the $390 Session Donation go directly to St. Louis Senior Dog Project
- Sessions take place in the St Louis area (other areas by special request)
- Certificates are available if you’d like to purchase a session as a gift.
- Sessions will be completed before May 1, 2025.
- All photographs for the exhibit will be custom printed and framed as a 16×20 wall art portrait(a $920 value).
- Your pet’s wall art portrait will be yours to take home in August 2025 after the show closes.
If you don’t have a pet to participate in the show but you want to help, you can become a sponsor. Sponsorships help pay for the printing and framing for the show. We need sponsors at all levels.
- Top Dog $1000 or more
- Golden Paw $500
- Purr-fect Partner $250
- Fur-ever Friend $100
- Playful Puppy $50
- Curious Kitty $25
To donate, please pay via Venmo @kristifosterphotography. Please make sure to note for STSDP. If you need another way to pay please contact me directly. Thank you for your support!
If you’re ready to see your pet’s portrait proudly displayed in the Hope for Seniors – Legacy Pet Portraits exhibit, please fill out the application form and I’ll be in touch!
Fine Art Photographic Pet Portraits by Kristi Foster Photography, Inc. 