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The Biebers' wedding photographer is taking FREE pet portraits in Vancouver this weekend

Updated: Nov 13, 2023

Written by Cheryl Cole


Your dog is a star. You’ve always known it and this weekend you can treat your pup to the glamorous photo shoot they deserve with renowned photographer, The Collective You.


Loved by countless celebrities, including Canada’s own Justin Bieber, you’ll be Sorry (couldn’t help ourselves!) if you miss your chance to get a professional portrait of you and your precious pup on Sunday.


Vancouver photographer The Collective You, also known as Dennis Gocer, is the man behind those stunning black and white wedding photos of Justin and Hailey Bieber that we all swooned over on Instagram.


And on Sunday, November 24, for one day only, he’ll be at Native Shoes in Gastown shooting free pet portraits.


Daniel’s distinctive work has featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times and it’s not just the Biebers who love his photography.


The Collective You had a photo booth at the Emmys and were chosen to take the famous portraits at last year’s Kardashian Jenner West Christmas Celebration – quite the accolade!


So, if you want to a Vogue-standard holiday card this year with a professional photo of you and your pup, don’t miss your chance this weekend - this is a picture you’re going to treasure forever.


The Biebers, the Kardashians, Usher... Get down to Native Shoes in Gastown on Sunday and you can add you and your pup to that impressive list!


Here's everything you need to know...


Portrait with your Pet, Native Shoes x The Collective You, Gastown


When: Sun, Nov. 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm


Where: Native Shoes (Gastown);

14 Water St.,

Vancouver, V6B 1A4


Cost: FREE


The store is also donating 30% of all footwear sales from that day to the SPCA.


The event is first come, first serve and is likely to be very popular, so make sure you get there early to secure your spot.


Don’t forget to use #pawswapapp when sharing your photos from the event. We can’t wait to see them!



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