FRIENDS OF PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Friends of PACC Partnership Project
Supporting Pima County's Animal Welfare Mission Through Photography
Project Overview
Since 2016, Michael Kloth Photography has served as a primary visual storytelling partner for Friends of PACC (Pima Animal Care Center), documenting their vital work supporting animal welfare throughout Pima County. This ongoing collaboration combines event photography, fundraising content creation, and professional portrait services to amplify the organization's mission and impact.
Core Services Provided
Event Photography & Coordination
Lead photographer for signature events
Coordinate additional photographers for large-scale events to ensure comprehensive coverage including the annual Pets of Pima Parade
Document fundraising events, adoption events, and community outreach programs
Create compelling visual narratives that showcase the human-animal bond central to PACC's mission
Fundraising Content Creation
Produce high-impact photography and videography for donation campaigns
Create emotional storytelling content featuring rescue success stories
Develop visual assets for social media, websites, and print materials
Document facility improvements and program expansions funded by donor support
Professional Portrait Services
Executive headshots for staff members and leadership team
Board of directors portrait sessions for annual reports and promotional materials
Professional imagery that reinforces the organization's credibility and professionalism
Partnership Timeline & Recognition
2016-Present: Ongoing partnership providing comprehensive visual support
2020: Received Community Service Recognition Award at the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association (SAVMA) Awards banquet, acknowledging the significant impact of volunteer photography services on animal welfare advocacy with Pima Animal Care Center and the Friends of PACC.
Technical Approach
Drawing from fine art photography training and 19+ years of professional experience, each project combines technical excellence with deep understanding of animal behavior. The mobile studio approach allows for versatile on-location work, whether capturing intimate adoption moments or large outdoor parade events.
Community Impact
This partnership exemplifies the "artistry meets compassion" philosophy that defines Michael Kloth Photography. By providing professional-quality visual content, the collaboration helps Friends of PACC secure funding, attract volunteers, and ultimately save more animal lives throughout the Tucson community.
Services Alignment
The Friends of PACC partnership naturally complements the studio's fine art pet portrait work, demonstrating technical skills while supporting the broader animal welfare mission that drives both commercial and volunteer photography efforts.
This ongoing partnership represents one of the ways Michael Kloth Photography gives back to the animal community that has supported the business since 2006.
