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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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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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Frankie

Frankie visited the studio a year ago for a puppy session. He’s now a year old and fully grown and his human mom thought it would be fun to professionally document him as an adult. Frankie had plenty of treats, peanut butter on a spoon, played with a ball, and snuggled with his human.

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Jazzy

Jazzy, a very shy and sweet Corgi visited the studio and had a wonderful time. All it took was some love and lots of shakes of the treat jar. Her human mom says she is so special and wanted to make sure she got some lovely images of her while she was still healthy. Jazzy […]

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Maybe

They didn’t know if they were ready for a dog. It’s why she is named Maybe. She is a 15-year-old English Springer Spaniel and you would never guess her age if you met her. Her humans taught her to bark for treats so we got plenty of images of Maybe using her vocals. She is […]

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