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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 which continues to serve clients across Ontario, the US and the world. Based in Kitchener, Ontario and photographing exclusively animals for fifteen 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 the scruffy dog photography, its creator and history, and the scruffy dog experience, feel free to browse through the menu above, and scroll through 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.

fritz and greta ~ {Toronto exclusive pet photographer}

this blog entry has been a while coming … i’ve been dying to share these two little darlings with you all for some time, but it was a big shoot and it’s been an extraordinarily busy summer here at scruffy dog.

you saw a sneak peek of Fritz and Greta earlier on the blog, but now i’m going to hit you with all of their glory.  of course, i think this is going down as the biggest blog entry to date.  these two are adorable and it was impossible for me to narrow down this selection any further … i mean, just look at these two!

Fritz and Greta belong to phenomenal, power-house photographer-couple Dave and Charlotte.  if you aren’t already familiar with their fabulous wedding photography or Charlotte’s unbelievably creative and out-of-this-world baby photography, you’ve gotta check it out.

these two are not only highly skilled, uber-creative, and vastly experienced in their fields, they are easily the coolest, rockin’est, sweetest couple you’ll ever meet.  without a doubt, our time spent along the Credit River and out on the Badlands was the highlight of my summer.

but, i know … you’re here for the dogs …

and they don’t come much cuter than little Greta … and i do mean little.  however, don’t let her diminutive stature fool you … her voice is mighty.

Greta was born with arthritis, so although she’s still young, her comfort is a constant management.

but this little girl’s love for life is undeniable.

especially under the guardianship of big brother Frit …

so many times while working on these images for Dave and Charlotte, i found myself saying “aw” out loud at images of sweet Greta …

and then almost choking on my coffee as i laughed at Frit.

these two weren’t necessarily easy subjects … always on the go, and really, really, r-e-a-l-l-y low to the ground, but they’re just so darn sweet with each other.

and of course, easy to get started on a chorus or two.   check out Greta … her bark is so fierce it lifts her right off the ground.

the Credit River was an awesome backdrop …

… even if Greta didn’t entirely agree.

and then it was off to the Badlands.  when we’d originally decided on the Badlands for a location for these two little red guys, i had to admit, i dreamed about it.

and Frit and G-girl couldn’t wait to check out the clay ridges.

little Greta marching … i mean, seriously, how cute is she?

and what dog doesn’t go crazy with sand? dig, Greta, dig!

and how handsome is Fritz?

thanks, Fritz and Greta, for being so adorable. and Dave and Charlotte, you’re seriously the coolest.  talk to you soon!

oh, and for those of you who still haven’t had enough of Fritz and Greta, you can see them in an awesome little home-movie Charlotte and Dave made recently of their trip to the beach.  seriously, check it out. you won’t be disappointed.

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  • RuthWow, these are amazing! Great backdrops too 🙂ReplyCancel

  • IdilWow, I love all of them but the Badlands shots are soooo amazing!!! Love these cutie pies 🙂ReplyCancel

  • KarenI love all of them…………especially the one with the babie on the rock in the stream! Your photography rocks!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Marci LiroffWhat an amazing day you had with these kids. Perfect setting in both locations. They are so “BIG” in a way.ReplyCancel

  • Artur JanyAre the first couple of pictures also taken at the badlands?? All those roots and the stream?? Great series!!ReplyCancel

    • illonahey Artur, the roots and streams photos were taken at the conservation area up at Belfountain, not far from the Badlands. … difficult light though … very dark along those forest trails.ReplyCancel

  • CharlotteOMMMGGGGG!!! I LOVE them! They are so incredible! You are so talented. Thank you 🙂 I know we’re not going to be able to choose and our whole house will be covered in wiener dog art, lol!!ReplyCancel

  • tee4tiaI’m in wiener heaven. seriously I know not all doxies are alike, but they all seem to have the same comical and large and in charge attitude in their small bodies. You’ve captured them perfectly and so beautifully. love, love, love these photos.ReplyCancel

  • TatyanaGorgeous set! I love the Badland shots. That whole location looks so exotic and interesting.ReplyCancel

  • Dave & CharlotteAMAZING!!!!!

    So, So, So Amazing! I can’t tell you how much I love these photos – you have SUCH and incredible talent to have produced these incredible images. I will treasure these photos for ever!ReplyCancel

  • kateis it just me, or do the red hills seems to have the same curves as the red dogs? intentional? either way, the entire set is absolutely gorgeous. beautiful beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Daniela FosterAbsolutely beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • CourtneyThose two are so sweet – I’ve always thought that Dachshunds have such great, big personalities for their little bodies, and it’s obvious that these two have just that! Loved them all, can’t even pick out a favorite!ReplyCancel

  • kaylaur an amazing dog photographer. you capture the dogs personality so well!!!ReplyCancel

  • MarneOMG! Seriously cute little dogs and all great photos! I have to admit that I liked the butt and feet shots the best, but it is going to be a hard choice for Dave and Charlotte.ReplyCancel

  • jennifer metzgerHow they will ever choose, I just don’t know. I LOVE the river shots. You had to have been really sore and tired after being that low to the ground while shooting! Awesome.ReplyCancel

peter sneak ~ {Guelph pet photographer}

this is peter …

you’ll be seeing more of her shoot soon once i’ve caught up with other client shoots.  this is just a quick sneak for owner Lisa.

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    gorgeous wild boy sal ~ {Waterloo pet photographer}

    … or maybe it’s the creature of Silver Lake, because we went to the edge of the water down by the old mill and this is what lurched up.

    Sal — the blue/brindle cane corso pup and latest addition to the Grooming with Finesse pack — was a riot yesterday afternoon for our add-on session.  i can’t wait to work on his photos but just had to share a couple with you as we head into the weekend.

    and compared to his wee sisters at the same location, i think people are bound to take Sal a little more seriously with this sinage …

    looking forward to sharing Sal’s gallery with you, Becky.  i love your boy!

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    • Holly Garner-JacksonWild thing!! I think I love you!
      Great shots illona! You are such a tease with these!
      Can’t wait to see more!ReplyCancel

    • Artur JanyBtw. I love the photo at the top that is part of your website!!ReplyCancel

    • ArturWow Illona the first shot is stunning!!!ReplyCancel

    • Becky MisenerYou are a total tease!
      My god, melt my heart with the ‘watch your step’. You know that is a for sure. That next to the same one of the girls is going to be priceless. Oh man, I know right where I will be hanging them
      Thanks so much…again you did good!!!
      I can’t wait to see the rest. Something tells me it is going to be hard to make choices!

      Looking forward to when he is full grown and have them all done

      This really is your calling. All my dogs have been comfortable with you, and that is a big part in capturing how we view our pets. You rock lady 🙂ReplyCancel

    • emilyI’m in LOVE!ReplyCancel

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