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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.

my crazy friday evening ~ {Hamilton, Ontario pet photographer}

thought i’d share just a few images of the insanity of my recent toy poodle shoot this past friday.  Tush and Scout …

there was much running, and even more jumping …

i tell you, when you’ve got little buggers that move this fast, it’s time to switch the camera to the continuous high-speed mode … i call it the ‘yorkie’ setting because, up until meeting these two, i didn’t think little dogs came much faster than a yorkie.  i may have to rename that high-speed mode the “Scout & Tush setting”.

you’ll be seeing more of these two wild boys soon, but thought i’d perk up the weekend with some of the fun shots.

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  • Sandy & RykerWhat a couple of clowns! I love it!ReplyCancel

  • PennyThese shots made me laugh out loud. Awesome work.ReplyCancel

  • tee4tiaI love these guys, they’re hilarious.ReplyCancel

  • StephanieHow is it you always capture the most perfect moments?! Love them – especially the first!!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonNo wonder you are exhausted! 😉
    What a pair these 2 are. You have definitely captured their energy!ReplyCancel

  • DeanneLove those crazy faces!ReplyCancel

  • MarlaThese are priceless, Illona. I take my hat off to you… not only were you and your camera able to keep up with them, but you managed some truly awesome (and hilarious) shots!ReplyCancel

  • Marci Liroff“Holy wow” indeed! These are great – love your description of the camera settings!ReplyCancel

  • SydneyI can’t wait to see more! They make me laugh and smile, I love Poodles (my best friend owns one) The little black one sure can jump!ReplyCancel

  • allison f.Those are so fun! So high energy – it made me smile 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Jean (allegrolhw)fun fun fun fun fun!!! What cute characters 🙂ReplyCancel

  • donnaomg, i love these!!! such a familiar scene around here now that oti is a part of our lives. i was literally laughing out loud looking at them. the ‘yorkie’ setting is perfectly named 😉ReplyCancel

  • Lisa BrencisWow! They look like stuffies in motion!ReplyCancel

  • Lori E.Oh my gosh, the first and third photos cracked me up. Wonderful photos- it must have been hard to shoot these little guys! They must bring their owners lots of laughs everyday.ReplyCancel

  • kateholy wow. this is the most exuberantly ecstatic pair i have ever seen. this set is such fun.ReplyCancel

old girl cassy ~ {Oakville, Ontario pet photographer}

this is Cassy …

if she happens to look a little moth-eaten and frayed around the edges, well, that’s because she’s 120 years old …

… that’s 17 1/2 in human years.  that’s a lotta years of loving.

the old girl seems to have a perpetual smile on her face …

like me, a lot of my clients often have such dramatic colours in their homes, and it makes for awesome photos.  but the soft, lilac tones of owner Christine’s bedroom so suited Cassy.

as you can expect, Cassy is a little wobbly on her feet but definitely loves to get out for her walks, so we headed to the beach for a little jaunt.

still, this sweet girl needed her beauty rest along the way …

as with some shoots, we’ll sometimes stop along the way to a location if i spot a great patch of grasses or flowers, an outstanding backdrop, or some awesome light.  at one point, as we let Cassy rest in the grasses and goldenrod  in a wide area off of a side road, a couple came across the street concerned  Cassy might have been hit by a vehicle, especially since Christine had carried Cassy to our spot.  but as the couple said themselves, even from the distance they were initially watching, they could tell “this was a dog well-loved”.

at home, Cassy still had some get up and go …

… and it actually took me quite a bit to get her to relax on the couch.

thanks, Cassy, for being such a trooper through your photo shoot.  i hope you enjoy your gallery, Christine, and i hope your sweet girl is still going strong.

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  • Donna RiggLovely photos. Lovely memories ?ReplyCancel

  • Andy MathisShe is beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy & RykerOh my, I just want to wrap my arms around her and bury my face in her fur. What a love.ReplyCancel

  • PennyShe is so darn precious. YOu really captured her so beautifully. The sweetness just oozes all over in these photos. Wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • DaveShe is absolutely beautiful. Our family golden made it to 16 1/2 years in good health and its great to see another beautiful senior golden. As always – your photos are amazingReplyCancel

  • JulieIlona,
    I absolutely love your work. I wish I had a series of pictures like these to remember my Golden by.ReplyCancel

  • dahlilaI think my heart just flipped over. WHAT a cutie. I love old dogs–& I’ve got one lying at my feet right here. nearly 84 years old–that’s nearly 12 human years.

    Love your photos!
    dahlila xxooReplyCancel

  • nickBeautiful session 🙂 Senior dogs can be so much fun to photograph too espcially hearing all the stories from the parents 😀ReplyCancel

  • Jean (allegrolhw)Bless her beautiful golden heart! What a wonderful set 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonWow! I got goose bumps looking at some of these shots and reading your comments.
    Peter said “That dog is priceless! What a gem!”
    She is very well loved and it shows in your photos!ReplyCancel

  • Virginia SwanOh my, cried from beginning to end, please print as a calender !!!ReplyCancel

  • toxehThat all but broke my heart! My old golden boy only made it to 12 but I could relate with every one of those photos. The love these dogs radiate for life, and for their people, is unmatched. What a lucky family, to be together for 17 and a half years (and going!) Thank you for capturing and sharing all the little moments.ReplyCancel

  • MargaretCassy could just NOT be any sweeter! What a magnificent face, and so soft and furry, and just so delightful!!! Old dogs are so special. 🙂 Beautiful job of photos, Illona!!!ReplyCancel

  • tee4tiathese photos make me want to hug her. beautiful touching photos of this dear old girl.ReplyCancel

  • jennifer metzgerWhat a sweet face. I love the beach shot (225) and 253 soooo much. Wish we were all blessed enough to have our dogs this long.ReplyCancel

  • StaceyWow… These pictures really brought tears to my eyes. I love Cassie!!ReplyCancel

  • marjoThe way you captured her face brings tears to my eyes … what a sap … GREYT shoot!ReplyCancel

  • LyndaLove the pictures! Beautiful dog!!ReplyCancel

  • staceyOld dogs are gems – all that character and the love just radiates. Beautiful photos capturing a beautiful girl.ReplyCancel

  • sarahwow, these are really beautiful 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Courtneyshe is so beautiful! I love that one of her on the bed, the colors are so soft and calming 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Franktruly an inspirational story, and your photos tell it so well. I especially love the eighth photo down – just magnificent.ReplyCancel

  • girlyfantastic pictures!! i don’t normally like the white mask some goldens get, but it’s very fitting for this girl! almost gives her a young, clownish, silly look to her old age.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa BrencisI hope MY girl lives that long and that well!ReplyCancel

  • torii love the pic of her on the beach. it is just gorgeous. 17 1/2 years!ReplyCancel

  • Timorous BeastieAbsolutely beautiful animal! Well done Cassy for bringing her owners so many years of love and joy.ReplyCancel

darby sneak peek ~ {Waterloo, Ontario dog photographer}

this is Darby …

and you’re going to be seeing more of this charming little man very soon on the blog.  his shoot was a little over a week ago but with twelve doggie clients being shot since his session, poor Darby’s sneak peek kinda got lost in the shuffle!

hope you enjoy this little taste, Jennifer and Bruce.  stay tuned for this handsome little dude’s fuller blog entry earlier next week!

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  • Holly Garner-JacksonSweet boy! 😉ReplyCancel

  • eloisethat first shot is heaven:)ReplyCancel

  • bublynskiDarby has the most beautiful eyes!! I can’t wait to see more of him!ReplyCancel

  • Loriaww, I love his prosh lil’ front teeth showing!
    he looks like a *star* in your photos 🙂ReplyCancel

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