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savage, minnesota

Modern Authentic pet portraits

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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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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Sam & Rory

These two brothers have completely different personalities. Rory is shy and a little more reserved and Sam is outgoing and loves attention. They are both handsome felines and very photogenic. We decided their home environment would be the best choice for them given that they don’t travel well. They enjoyed the camera and the fun.

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Carol and Glenn

Happy 25th Anniversary to these two love birds. The temps were barely above freezing during their anniversary session but the light was divine.

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Sahota Family

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Minneapolis & Savage MN Modern Pet Photographer

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