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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.

more wintry goodness! ~ {Waterloo, Ontario pet exclusive photographer}

well, there’s no denying that here in Waterloo and across Ontario, it is — indeed — winter.  so as i plan to head out to take advantage of yet another new blanket of snow to shoot a client session today, i thought i’d present you with another wintry blog entry.  this is, of course, a courageous attempt at some serious catchup with blogging from our 2013 sessions.

a lot of people don’t consider winter to be a viable shooting season … yes, it’s colder and we have to bundle up and be aware of the dogs’ comfort … yes, the weather is a little more unpredictable and we have to be flexible with the schedule … but the results are wonderful!  of course, having said that, i will also say that in the winter months i am most typically shooting Starter Sessions and the winter segment of the Seasons Session, so that no one is spending 2-3 hours in the cold!

unlike the spring and fall seasons which book up well in advance, winter tends to have a little more availability.  so if you are considering a session for your scruffy, winter might be a good time for you!  we still have room for a couple of spots!

without further ado, let me present to you Chaos, Axel and Maggie …

01-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-379Maggie here was almost 10 at the time of her session.  how sweet is this face? 02-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-342and she certainly had lots to say. 03-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-344 04-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-160 sweet Maggie couldn’t be trusted off-leash, so we used one of the scruffy dog long lines.  of course, this line would typically be edited out for ordered prints and products, but for the sake of showing you what goes on during a scruffy session, i’ve left the line in some cases here.05-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-199 06-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-169 and this handsome boy is Axel … the youngest in this pack at 2 yrs.07-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-362 08-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-368 10-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-98-Editi had lots of fun with this boy. 11-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-302 12-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-295Axel, as well, could not be entirely trusted off leash so, to be safe, i had him kept on a line as well … as you see here.13-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-138and finally we have Chaos … a.k.a. ball hog, stick hog, rock hound. 14-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-320 15-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-323 16-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-267 but his true love is his soccer ball …17-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-25 18-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-243 19-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-29 20-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-261 21-waterloo-pet-photographer-chaos axel maggie nicoll-40

thanks, Teresa, for sharing your border pack with me, and for a fun afternoon of shooting!

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  • Linda LeightonWhat a beautiful series with my favorite breed! You really caught the spriit of these beautiful dogs! ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonHaha! Great series!ReplyCancel

  • Brittany May GarrettAxel is gorgeous against that snow! ReplyCancel

  • Teresa NicollThis truly just brightened up this gloomy day. I was excited to see the picture of all 3 of them but to have a whole blog! Thank you IlonReplyCancel

  • Michelle BradshawOMD>>>i am in love with all three of these beauties!!! Awesome shots illona!!!ReplyCancel

put a little scruffy in your winter ~ {Waterloo pet photographer}

as a cold snap grips scruffyville, i figured it was a good time to blog some winter shots.  and as promised, it is my mission to try to blog at least a decent portion of the sessions shot last year.  during the actual heavier shooting seasons of spring, summer and fall there is seldom time to do any serious blogging, so this is my narrow window of opportunity!

so let me introduce to you Chewy and Huxley …

01-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-50exactly how handsome are these two boys?  Huxley — Mr. Dark and Handsome — had actually been entered in a previous scruffy dog facebook contest and i’d remembered seeing his photo … but what i had remembered was a schnauzery-looking, little scruffnut … and what bounded out of Kathy’s car was this long-legged, scruffy man!  i was stoked … what a handsome man!

02-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-64of course, Chewy is no slouch in the Looks Department.

03-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-34and while Huxley was all go-go-go …

04-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-120… Chewy was Mr. Poser.

05-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-3 06-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-76so while Huxley showed off his running skills … 07-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-72 …and his super mad pouncing skillz!08-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-109brother Chewy showed off his superior posing talents. 09-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-13 10-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-8 11-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-86 of course, no session is without a scruffy dog ball or two … and Chewy was only too happy to oblige with some retrieving … 12-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-49and some crazy leaping skills himself. 13-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-43i’m not entirely certain what Huxley thought he was hunting in the snow, but his skills were definitely honed.14-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-98 15-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-139 16-waterloo-pet-photographer-chewy huxley mathers-27thank you for introducing me to your fabulous boys, Kathy.  it was a pleasure to capture their images!

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  • Holly Garner-JacksonHaha! super work!ReplyCancel

  • Joni A SolisLeaping lizards — I mean dogs — what fun!ReplyCancel

  • Brittany May GarrettGreat stuff! Love the action shots against that pristine white background. Lovely.ReplyCancel

  • Debi Livingstonawesome!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle BradshawGorgeous shots illona!!!!
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lucy mcshortypants ~ {Waterloo, Ontario pet photography}

for those of you who follow scruffy dog on facebook, you’ll already have met Lucy … now, with the heavy fall shooting over, with the rush of Christmas orders completed and picked up, and with the holidays behind us, it’s finally time to catch up on some blogging!  and i couldn’t think of a better entry than Lucy’s.  if this girl and her ears don’t make you smile, i’m not sure what will!

459-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-7we started Lucy’s session in her home where she showed me her favorite spots …

460-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-21461-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-35…and her favorite toy, which is basically any plastic bottle.

462-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-74but Lucy was ready to go!  …ready for adventure!463-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-118464-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-101

so we headed on out to see what adventure we could rouse up.

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Lucy enjoyed the big woods …

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although she was not to keen on the sappy pine needles stuck between her toes!

470-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-467471-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-429472-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-762473-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-447474-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-813and with 2 1/2″ legs, the long grasses almost swallowed sweet Lucy whole!

475-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-500476-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-496477-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-306mom and dad told me that Lucy doesn’t care for walks much past the mailbox … but this mighty girl proved them to be both liars!  she ran…

478-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-536…and ran!479-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-552and she was a trooper when it came to exploring  new places.

480-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-707481-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-638482-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-658and she even proved to be a savvy balancer.

483-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-945484-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-953485-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-783486-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-994487-waterloo-dog-photography-lucy warford-711thanks for introducing me to your wonderful girl, guys … it was a honour to capture her images and an absolute pleasure to meet and work with you!

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  • Jess KampI love your angle, I am a proud dachshund owner so “on my belly – in the dirt” is my go to move 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonThose ears and those sturdy little feet are awesome! Well done!ReplyCancel

  • Norma RowleyAwesome ! You really captured her beauty and personality.ReplyCancel

  • Robin SchmidtLucy Mccutiepants! Every shot heartbreakingly sweet.ReplyCancel

  • Fran KlaasThis may be my very favorite work of yours!ReplyCancel

  • Herman & Daphne GreeningWe’re proud grandparents of this beautiful little dog. Lucy really outdid herself. Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle BradshawOMD she’s cute!!! Beautiful shots as always Illona!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Donna RiggHer family must adore the images you have captured of their beautiful wee girl. I would hate to have to choose just 1 image, they are just so perfect 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Di FiskSuch an awesome series. How will they ever choose?ReplyCancel

  • HelenWhat a pretty girl and beautiful photos to capture her character.ReplyCancel

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