contemporary, lifestyle, on-location animal photography

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.

stella and riley ~ the bedroom series ~ {Guelph dog photographer}

October 7, 2010

with a full fall schedule, i’m falling behind with sneak peeks and even whole-shoot entries, so i’ve decided to share tidbits as they come up during my post processing, here and there. and today i thought i’d share the bedroom segment of Stella and Riley’s shoot from last week.

as suggested in the scruffy dog pre-shoot package that is sent to clients, mom Allison took her two super-stars for a good hike earlier in the day and then for a good romp with other 4-legger friends to burn off some energy, so believe it or not, these photos were taken before our outdoor location at the quarry.

and you’d never know it, but Riley is a non-stop energy demon …

in fact, i was worried we weren’t going to be about to rouse them for our shoot!

fortunately we did, and i hope to share the madness of our wild and zany shoot at the quarry soon.

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KelleyThat photo of the top of their backs side-to-side is one of the most stunning dog photographs I’ve ever seen! What a fantastic shot!!ReplyCancel
FrancesI just found your blog the other day. Thanks Google reader for suggesting it!!

I love your work. Your images are beautiful and the lighting is gorgeous!! They look like paintings. What is your secret to photographing Black Dogs:)

Great,Great!! you have a new fan!!!:) Woof!!ReplyCancel
Poochie FreakBeautiful. All wonderful – and love the paws photograph 🙂

Angela
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PennyThese are adorable. I love the one with their two bodies pressed together. Amazing work!ReplyCancel
Holly Garner-JacksonGorgeous bedroom scenes. Makes me want to join them! Nap time!ReplyCancel
leesiaLOVE these!! the first, second and third shots are to die for. beautiful work as always.ReplyCancel
Vicky (tv writer)These are really special – you have such a lovely way of capturing their personalities (and relationship)… gorgeous light.
I feel like I could reach in and scratch them behind the ears, the details are so terrific.
Lovely dogs, and photographs.ReplyCancel
jennifer metzgerGreat shots! I am having a slight heart attack at the black dog on the pure white bed (my situation at home – but Blue is not allowed on the bed)! I imagine some laundry was done after this. 🙂ReplyCancel

your cute for today ~ {Ontario dog photographer}

October 6, 2010

figure everyone can always use a little smile mid-week … here’s wee Scout to oblige …

…and a little music too …

happy wednesday, everyone.

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Artem SapeginThe first is amazing! 🙂ReplyCancel
PennyOh my gosh, look at that smile in the first photo! I’ve never seen a dog smile like that before. Fantastic!ReplyCancel
leesiawhat a smile!!ReplyCancel
DarleneOh what a cutie…..even his eyes are smiling.ReplyCancel
JulieOh my god!!!!! Scout has the cutest face. Love the fur color, eyes and smile. A great pick me up 🙂ReplyCancel
bublynskiScout has the BEST smile!! And a beautiful singing voice, too, I’m sure. 😉ReplyCancel

what goes on at a scruffy dog photo shoot …

October 5, 2010

we all have a pretty miserable time …

… and then we check your teeth.

just had to add the next two … i’m still sorting through Oxford’s shoot from Sunday … these may not even be the best shots from this group. they just happen to be the first three …

have a great tuesday, everyone. i’m off to meet another four wagging clients this afternoon … hoping that the weather gods don’t conspire against us.

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JackieHe’s totally impersonating a gremlin in the first shot :)Very excellent!ReplyCancel
KarenIf these aren’t even the best, I’m very curious how the rest of those pictures are.
They are amazing.
His bosses must be thrilled with those kind of shots.

Ciao ciaoReplyCancel
Poochie FreakOh wow, a kung fu dog! Amazing photos!!

Angela
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donnaomg, these are just the best and i can sooo relate to this wee boy’s air time 🙂ReplyCancel
AndaThese three images are amazing, Illona! Look at this cutie get some serious air! Love them, can’t wait to see more!ReplyCancel
Holly Garner-JacksonWild thing! Think I love you! Awesome action illona!ReplyCancel
allison f.SUPER photos.ReplyCancel
Jean (allegrolhw)Crazzzzy LOL!ReplyCancel
The BurrowsThat second one has me thinking Bruce Lee 😉ReplyCancel
alexaHaha! These are so awesome Ilona!ReplyCancel
Timorous BeastieExcellent action shots. He does look like the bad gremlin in the first photo 🙂ReplyCancel
Lisa BrencisThe first one is hilarious! Does anyone feed him after midnight? LOL! But the 3rd one is the one I’d actually frame.ReplyCancel
jennifer metzgeron wood floors, no less! my dog would have killed himself! what a character he is!ReplyCancel
MargaretHe truly defies gravity. Did he ever have all 4 feet on the ground at the same time? OUTSTANDING pictures, Illona!!!ReplyCancel

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