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minneapolis, minnesota

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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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Minneapolis & Savage MN Modern Pet Photographer

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