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KATHY VAN GUILDER

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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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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Norman

Norman was amused by my camera and cooperated so well during his session. He ate amazing treats, some delicious peanut butter and got to run at full speed all while we captured his “Frenchie” personality and handsome good looks. I loved his confidence and the ease which he allowed me to photograph him.

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Frankie

Meet Frankie, a 4 month of Aussiedoodle. He is just about the cutest puppy I have ever seen, full of energy and loves his human so much! We took plenty of breaks so he could get out his roomies. We had so much fun!

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Tux

Tux came to the studio uninhibited and wanted to play. His favorites were the the cat dancer, the cat nip stuffed banana, and the nerf balls. Loved how his photo turned out. Such a handsome kitty!

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Dixie

Loved Dixie’s personality and many beautiful expressions! We had a wonderful time in the studio. Dixie has the sweetest personality and caught on quickly what she needed to do to get some yummy treats.

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Rosie

Rosie, a beautiful Vizsla was a little uncertain about the studio and lights. After several treats and lots of play, she warmed up quickly and enjoyed modeling for the camera.

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Eko, Anna and Cole

It was so much fun photographing this sweet couple and their beautiful Siberian Husky, Eko. We captured the beautiful evening sunset glow at the end of their session for some dreamy shots.

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Kai

This beautiful English Bulldog, Kai was a joy to photograph. First of all, I just loved his red collar and how it complimented his fur in these light filled images. Kai enjoyed getting his photo taken and was incredibly calm despite all of the loud sounds at the nearby park.

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LOUIS

Loved every minute of photographing this regal dog. Louis is a Bernese Mountain Dog and only 10 months old. He is full of energy, a bit stubborn, and loved being the center of everyone’s attention.

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Rocky & Fenny

These two beautiful fur babies were so much fun in the studio. They each had a lot of personality and were so expressive. They weren’t sure about the new situation initially but warmed up after a few minutes to have some fun!

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Minneapolis & Savage MN Modern Pet Photographer

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