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KATHY VAN GUILDER

Zuzu and Family

This amazing Old English Sheepdog, Zuzu has the most loving heart. I absolutely loved photographing Zuzu and her lovely humans.

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Lennox and Family

Lennox a sweet rescue settled right into his photo session. He gets nervous in new situations and around people he doesn’t know but the tasy treats and exciting dog sniffs in the field helped him enjoy his session. He is so LOVED by his humans.

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Coconut

Coconut wasn’t so sure about the studio lights. But the yummy snacks and toys put her at ease. She thought the ‘camera lady’ was a little crazy but put up with my human antics.

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Hercules, Nyx, Zeus

This lively family of 5 arrived at the studio ready to go! They were so excited to check out the studio, the lights, and me. After spending a few minutes adjusting to the new surroundings, we got some really great family shots, individual photos of each dog, highlighting their personalities and some lifestyle shots too. […]

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Remy

Remy came to the studio unsure about the new environment. It took him a bit to warm up but once we figured out that his motivator was salmon churu, he settled down and posed with his humans. I love it when cats come to the studio! Felines do what they want on their terms and […]

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Bruno & Teddy

We met on a beautiful fall late afternoon day to photograph this family. Both dogs were excited to be in the open field and were able to relax and have fun in front of the camera. The quiet remote rustic field is my go-to outdoor session for multiple pets or dogs who get distracted or […]

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Zuzu and Family

This amazing Old English Sheepdog, Zuzu has the most loving heart. I absolutely loved photographing Zuzu and her lovely humans.

All Pets, Pets On Location

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Lennox and Family

Lennox a sweet rescue settled right into his photo session. He gets nervous in new situations and around people he doesn’t know but the tasy treats and exciting dog sniffs in the field helped him enjoy his session. He is so LOVED by his humans.

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Coconut

Coconut wasn’t so sure about the studio lights. But the yummy snacks and toys put her at ease. She thought the ‘camera lady’ was a little crazy but put up with my human antics.

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All Pets, Pets in Studio

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Hercules, Nyx, Zeus

This lively family of 5 arrived at the studio ready to go! They were so excited to check out the studio, the lights, and me. After spending a few minutes adjusting to the new surroundings, we got some really great family shots, individual photos of each dog, highlighting their personalities and some lifestyle shots too. […]

All Pets, Pets in Studio

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Remy

Remy came to the studio unsure about the new environment. It took him a bit to warm up but once we figured out that his motivator was salmon churu, he settled down and posed with his humans. I love it when cats come to the studio! Felines do what they want on their terms and […]

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All Pets, Pets in Studio

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Bruno & Teddy

We met on a beautiful fall late afternoon day to photograph this family. Both dogs were excited to be in the open field and were able to relax and have fun in front of the camera. The quiet remote rustic field is my go-to outdoor session for multiple pets or dogs who get distracted or […]

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Moose

These two share a deep bond with one another that you can “feel” when viewing the images from their session. Emily wanted some photos of her pup, Moose. He is her best friend and she specifically wanted artwork of the two of them for her wall. We captured so many cherished images that she had […]

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The Trio

These three were each amazing in their own way. Zippy (the black and white dog) was rescued by his human at a truck stop where she found him tied to a post. She asked if she could take him, and the man said, yes. Zip is a bit shy and skittish around people but he […]

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Bella

Bella has a big personality with lots of spunk and an innate need to herd. She’s a herding dog after all. The session was full of fun, treats, and plenty of breaks. We met at a local park where Bella walks off-leash regularly. Bella is a beauty and incredibly smart. She adores her human and […]

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Minneapolis & Savage MN Modern Pet Photographer

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