“Woman’s Best Friend” Returns to Lockhart for a One-Night-Only Tribute to Women and Their Dogs
Second Annual Fine Art Exhibition Showcases 75 Women; Proceeds Support Lockhart Animal Shelter
Lockhart, TX, one night. Seventy-five women. And the loyal dogs who changed their lives. On Friday, November 7, Jennifer Lindberg Studio welcomes back Woman’s Best Friend, a deeply personal, one-night-only exhibition celebrating the powerful bond between women and their dogs.
Now in its second year, the event features over 75 women captured in timeless black-and-white portraiture, each image a tribute to love, loss, resilience, and connection. Every print and digital portrait was created by fine art photographer and former photojournalist Jennifer Lindberg, whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Marie Claire.
Set within Lindberg’s restored portrait studio in historic downtown Lockhart, the event offers more than photography; it’s a collective portrait of devotion. Digital storytelling pairs with traditional analog film to create an immersive experience that’s both intimate and unforgettable.
All proceeds from sales during the event will benefit the Lockhart Animal Shelter, supporting the next generation of best friends still waiting to be found.
“We kept hearing these stories, of dogs who walked with women through heartbreak, healing, even new beginnings,” says Lindberg. “This exhibition gives those stories a place to be seen.”
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: Doors open to the public at 5:00 PM
Location: Jennifer Lindberg Studio, Lockhart, TX
Website: jenniferlindbergstudio.com
Instagram: @jenniferlindbergphotography
Media Preview
3:00–4:15 PM | Interviews with selected participants + Jennifer Lindberg available for Q&A
Participant Spotlights (Available from 3:30–5:00 PM):
Leah Pastrano
Photographed just one day after the loss of her Vizsla, Tabasco, Leah’s portraits capture the quiet beauty of grief and unwavering connection.
Jenny-May Olson
An Army veteran and retired intel officer, Jenny-May’s final portrait with her German Shepherd, Bella, honors a life of service and the dog who saw her through it.
Heather Vickers
With Rigby, her 150-lb Great Dane, Heather continues a family tradition of portraiture. Her tribute scarf speaks to a recent loss and an enduring legacy.
Meg Hinkle
Meg’s session with Becker, her silver Lab and hunting partner, is a meditation on love and uncertainty after news that his cancer may have returned.
Melissa Wages
In the wake of her sister’s passing, Melissa found healing in her dogs, Penny and Nila. Her portrait honors memory, connection, and family through a cherished heirloom.Like this comment
