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.
although winter tends to be a quieter time, we do get around town a lot … maybe even around your town sometimes! and the scruffy dog mobile is often a headturner … just the other day we had a woman laughing and waving from her car next to us as her lovely wheaten bounced in the back seat.
so hey, if you see us out and about, give us a honk and a wave!
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… i managed to get in as many shoots as possible to take advantage of the autumn colors and wonderful warm light. unfortunately, my schedule hasn’t allowed me to share with you all of my clients’ images on the blog … hopefully the quieter winter months will allow us to revisit some of these wonderful fall faces.
but having just finished working on big Dexter’s images, i thought i’d share …
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this big pup was a joy to spend time with … whether it was romping in the woods
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… tearing up the golf course after the scruffy dog Cuz ball that was a definite hit with the young guy …
… or protecting us from those vicious autum leaves.
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he’s a handful, but Dexter is going to grow up to be an amazing man, and the bond between him and Alison is already strong … a pleasure to see.
i grew up with shepherds, so it’s always wonderful to spend time with such a breathtaking example of the breed, not to mention be able to turn my cameras on him.
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thanks, Dexter for a memorable afternoon, and thank you, Alison, for sharing your big guy with me.
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Hey these are amazingly awesome shots! German Shepherds have always been my favorite.every single moment that you could grab in your lens are really really mind blowing. I’m also working this breed and running a GSD blog too. You can Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://aringsburgkennel.blogspot.com (GSD blog)
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http://welcomedoglovers.blogspot.com (general dog blo)ReplyCancel
as my clients – and their dogs – well know, i never arrive at a photoshoot empty handed … well, besides 60 lbs of camera equipment hiked over one shoulder and a fistful of crumpled up mapquest directions.
no, i come prepared. and i’m not just referring to the extra poop bags in my pockets, for those whoops moments when owners have run out. we’re talking yummy treats that have never failed to turn around even the shyest of clients …
well, okay, there was that one shiba inu that wasn’t going to be won over with anything short of a belly-dancing chihuahua slathered in cheez whiz. but generally, even the most shutter-shy pooch can be brought around with Natural Balance’s rolls cut up into small pieces and doled out with good timing.
and then there are the Cuz balls … the complimentary toys which i bring to every shoot … guaranteed to rouse any dog’s attention and drive any owner insane. whoever invented these nightmares, I LOVE YOU, because even if a pampered pooch has their own collection of Cuz’es, the prospect of a new Cuz — each with their own, distinctive, high-pitched squeal — is bound to send any dog to a new high, regardless of the extent of their own collection. .jpg "morley-approved")
and of course, all Cuz balls that leave scruffy dog headquarters are thorougly inspected, tested, approved, and endorsed by morley.
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karenSaw you turning onto Pastern last night and here I am this morning. The ad works!!
TamandraHow cool! I’ve been wanting to do that to my green Honda Element since I got it, two years ago already. I’m a sticker freak, and the back has lots of dog related ones, and a few political ones. Guess those would have to come off if I was going for professionalism ha ha. I found a WOOF trailer hitch cover, too. Have you notice it turning heads? Looks really, really great!
marioh man….someone correct my grammar …..I should learn to proofread.
I still love the graphics and think your ride looks stylin.
emily priestleythat looks great, illona! i love it, especially the “let me shoot your dogs” part. i’d be intrigued if i saw that car drive by.
Allison F.THIS looks awesome!!!! Really pro and so fun. Love the “WOOF” sticker as well…. very cute.
For some reason, I’m thinking that decalling my rusted out suzuki swift might NOT help my business profile so much 🙂 LOL
mariOh I love this! Too fun! And I am always enjoy ironic humour. I’d wave at you too. You think your busy now….