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Internationally-renowned, award-winning animal photographer Illona Haus created scruffy dog photography inc. as the province's premier pet photography business in 2007 ... the first of its kind in Canada ... and, still today, continues to serve clients across Ontario, the US and the world. Based in Kitchener, Ontario and photographing exclusively animals for almost 20 years - both commercially and for private clients - Illona is considered one of the world's leading and most influential pet photographers.

 

To learn more about scruffy dog photography, its creator, history, and the scruffy dog experience, feel free to browse through the menu above, and scroll over a decade's worth of blog entries below!

 

Please drop me a line! I'd love the opportunity to capture stunning, creative, one-of-a-kind photographic memories of your 4-legged loved ones to treasure in artwork for a lifetime, and show you just what makes the scruffy dog experience second to none.

nominated “best pet photography” ~ voting open until Dec 15

a lot of you have already heard via the scruffy dog facebook page or through our other avenues, but i’ve been asked a couple of times why i haven’t made mention of the recent honor via a blog-entry.  well, time constraints, mostly.

… and because resident scruffie merrick was pretty psyched about the news and wanted to tell you all himself.  he was waiting for a chance to get onto the computer to tell you himself …

merrick: a;dynb a9p8h ;andzxu ap HJK jasun lmn!!            asldh ohiunmfdgs! on/rlnl/trsw,m!!!  oitjrl1s/   ‘trijmklbl kfdmlg ojhcbv reutnm, bvj’007876 fasd oiumn aljasd0898751l; lkjsafd0;a07-jklsgfd sfdj 09sgf; !!! kjl!!!s896734 43089 fdg sdfgoiusgd!!!!

sorry about that.  the boy hasn’t yet learned the finer aspects of keyboarding … you’d think with all of his hours spent here with me at SDP headquarters he’d have picked up a trick or two … well, he can catch.

so, as a lot of you already know, scruffy dog photography had the honor of being nominated for Best Pet Photography in The Toronto Pet Daily Readers’ Choice “Best of 2010” Awards. we’d love for you to head on over to The Toronto Pet Daily’s site, check out the photographers nominated, and VOTE!   it’s easy, really!  there’s no signing up, no account to create, just a “click”.

but i’ve never been into popularity contests, so please do take a look at the other three photographers and vote for your favorite.  (polling is down the right-hand column)

thanks, everyone!  and much love from the scruffies.

oh, and merrick asks: “do these business cards make me look slutty?”

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  • Liz ~ elizabeth&janeLove the business card lying down shots – amazing!! And a belated congrats on winning!!!!ReplyCancel

  • illonathanks so much, guys. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • SamanthaOh my Merrick. You are a porn star buddy! The camera loves you baby. LOL

    VOTED SDF is the best paws down.ReplyCancel

  • katei checked out the other, to be fair and all, especially since i’m from out of town/state/country…no doubt about it, scruffy dog is the winner for me. i put marcia leeds 2nd, if there are places.ReplyCancel

  • leesiaLOL! congrats on the nom. merrick looks like he had way too much fun w/ those cards. :p what a ham!ReplyCancel

  • Jackievery sexy MerrickReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawAu contrair, Merrick….you look marvelous!!!!ReplyCancel

  • PatMerrick, sweetheart, you look like a model!ReplyCancel

  • CherylYes Merrick, they do… but in a cute way. lolReplyCancel

marvelous macy ~ {Ontario dog photographer}

you saw her sneak peek here, and now i get to share her full blog splash with a sampling from her Standard session.  yup, this is sweetiepie Macy, and if she can’t put a smile on your face, i’m not sure what will …

now there’s something you should know about Macy.  she is not your typical yorkie.  yeah, she’s tiny … like, really tiny … far tinier than her sister Bischa

but she’s got a big spirit, and she’s far more confident than any yorkie i’ve shot in the past.

she’s just an absolute doll, and a supremely willing model.

and she loves her mommy and daddy.

like a lot of clients these days, Macy’s parents wanted to head out to my favorite spot for the forest and the beach …

i do have other locations up my sleeve, but too many people love the “tunnel of trees” and i admit, i do love the light at the beach …

even on a grey, overcast evening, we can still pull some lovely, subtle colours out of the sky …

and i did mention that Macy loves her momma, didn’t i?

oh yeah, and Macy loves to run …

and she tolerates being set up into trees … mostly because there is the promise of squirrels …

and she really has the cutest hair-do …

thanks, Macy, for being such a fabulous little model.  and thanks Michelle and Shannon.  looking forward to seeing you at your studio consult.

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  • Liz ~ elizabeth&janeThe first one looks like she’s smiling and the one of her running made me squeal (and i’m not even kidding!) haha. One of my favourite sessions I think.ReplyCancel

  • illonathanks so much, everyone, for your kind comments.

    yes, Trevor, natural, available light.ReplyCancel

  • leesiaamazing session! love those shots with just the feet to give the viewer a sense of how ridiculously tiny she is. and the braid! so cute.ReplyCancel

  • Trevor in NSMore amazing work… I still can’t get over how beautiful your outdoor lighting is. Natural?

    Also, congrats on the nomination… good luck!ReplyCancel

  • BevThat last shot suggest lots of SWAGGER! Spectacular session!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonGood thing you are short on one end!
    That one of mom and Macy gives me goose bumps!!!! These are amazing!ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawillona,thanks for the magic…….
    MichelleReplyCancel

  • Lorioh, my goodness — that lil’ braid almost did me in!!!
    she looks like a real sweetheart, and you took some great photos, as always 🙂ReplyCancel

  • MarlaAdorable and definitely smile inducing as promised 🙂ReplyCancel

  • katei love the windblown beach shot best. the tiny little thing holding against a gusty wind.ReplyCancel

  • aleksandragosh, i love those shots on the forest path. the texture and lighting are just luscious. and that late-afternoon warm sunlight is gorgeous.

    aleksandra
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  • CherylGreat pictures! As always. Little Macy sure does have a great hairdo.ReplyCancel

  • MariClickPreciosas fotos. Una sesión magnífica.ReplyCancel

  • MargaretThat’s a tiny dog! But she sure is cute, and size obviously has nothin’ to do with personality! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • JillWhat a great shoot and a great location! Are you willing to share where this secret spot is? Looks like a great hiking spot!ReplyCancel

  • TatyanaYou must have been on your belly for half the session! What a sweet little thing she is 🙂ReplyCancel

… and cats too ~ {Ontario pet-exclusive photographer}

this is blue-eyed Bischa …

… and yes, her eyes are really this blue.

the thing about Bischa is that she’s still a kitten and full of beans … and she loved my cat toy.

in fact, this girl played so hard with me that she was panting and i had to let her cool off.

but the cool-down didn’t last too long …

she was ready to go again …

wild cat!  and what you’re seeing here is just a sampling of Bischa’s antics.  so yes — as per two separate inquiries received just today — we definitely shoot cats as well … and have a lot of fun doing so.  in fact, i’m willing to bet Bischa slept a little more soundly after her photo session.

hope you enjoy your gallery of images, Michelle!

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  • Liz ~ elizabeth&janeHoly blue eyes batman!!ReplyCancel

  • robinYou are so good at what you do…ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawagain….pure purrfection…thank you!!!
    MichelleReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonHoly Cats!!! These are awesome. I bet you did a lot of laughing on this shoot!ReplyCancel

  • Debwhat a great cat session, and what a great cat! one of the best kitty sessions I’ve ever seen. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • LaurenWhat INSANE eyes… they are awesome! Neat to see the kitty work!I like the one where she’s “putting on the brakes” and the “flopped over/leaning on the stairs.” Cute!ReplyCancel

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