contemporary, lifestyle, on-location animal photography

the three scruffketeers ~ {Toronto, Ontario pet photography}

July 19, 2013

i had the pleasure of meeting this ragtag threesome of scruffnuts last fall for their scruffy session … yes, you read that correctly: “last fall”. i’m just that far behind in blogging. but i think this is the last blog entry from last year and then we’re caught up for 2012 and can start with more facebook mashups!Bailey was adopted through Canadian Dachshund Rescue after his rescue from a puppy mill in South Carolina. he was born deaf and partially blind in his one underdeveloped eye. and how about that adorable underbite?then there’s Joy … another Canadian Dachshund Rescue alumni. she hails from a hoarder situation in Ontario, and mom Denise was instrumental in her transport to a foster home in Ottawa, but fell in love with her enroute … a week later they were together.Joy is a consummate winker.then there’s Roxie … rescued through Loyal Rescue. she was rescued from a dog auction in Ohio, where she was suspected to have been from a back-yard breeder or mill.these three came to scruffy dog territory for their sessions in order to utilize some of the locations that mom Denise fell in love with as seen on the scruffy locations page.of course, the most-requested location is the tunnel of trees for those big, epic wall pieces …but i always love adding a little urban flavor, especially knowing that Denise had an album in mind for her three monkeys. i hope you enjoyed this small selection from Bailey, Roxie and Joy’s big scruffy fall session!

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LindaOh Bailey that makes me ashamed to be from SC. I know we have one of the worst records for ill treatment of dogs and cats. It’s horrible. But you and your friends are the most beautiful animals that I have ever seen and I am so glad that you have wonderful homes now. I will move out of state as soon as possible 🙂 I have always wanted to.ReplyCancel
jenniferLove the subjects (sister has a dachsie) and some of my favorite locations too! Great shoot, as always. What lucky pups.ReplyCancel
Joni A SolisSuper cute threesome! Loving them.ReplyCancel
MichelleSo much cuteness…..can barely take it…lolReplyCancel
Tracey LackaWhat an awesome trio. Love their cool collars.ReplyCancel
Tryp KealyThe wink and grin one just totally slays me….lol Love love love.ReplyCancel

let’s cool off! ~ {Ontario pet photographer}

July 18, 2013

well, we’re in a heatwave … and while that’s playing havoc on the very full shooting schedule over here at scruffy dog, i figure i’d attempt to cool things down a little with a few left over shots from this past winter. (yeah, we’re that far behind with blogging!)

these are images that were shared over on the scruffy dog facebook page which is where you can always keep up with the up-to-the-minute goings-on here at SDP headquarters — the latest news, sessions, clients, and scruffy faces. i’m always flattered to hear from people who tell me that they have spent years refusing to join facebook, but who have joined just so that they can follow the images of SDP.

but, for you absolute holdouts, hey, i get it! so i’ll always catch you up here on the SDP blog … you just sometimes have to wait a few months for shots like this one of little Ms. Murfy and Bosco …

and this one of Elvis …

but in the meantime … let’s think cool thoughts … winter!!

here’s Wyatt and Sophie … from the summer segment of their Seasons Session.

how gorgeous is this girl?

Wyatt was initially shy, but he came around very quickly and i’m looking forward to working with both of these beauties again for their summer and fall session.

then there was sweet sweet Emma and her Honor Session<sup>TM</sup>…

i had fun with these two big scruffies — Chewy and Huxley …

especially Huxley and his amazing springs-for-legs …

of course, Chewy was no slouch when it came bouncing around!

and then there was Frank and Lily. one needed to brace oneself when these two came barreling down the trail!

and sweet Tilly … she painted her nails just for her scruffy session.

…and could really move for an old girl.

then there was the very handsome Jack, who brought his extra special ears for his session.

well, i hope that cooled you off a wee bit! as always, if you’re wanting to keep up with the latest, do check out the scruffy dog facebook page.

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Maria GenebraDogs.ReplyCancel
LindaJust when I think it can’t get any better…a pink couch and a bulldog! And of course all the rest of those beauties! LOVE it all.ReplyCancel
Michelle BradshawThere’s nothing better than seeing these scruffies on the FB page and again in your blog…..awesome blog Illona, thank you.ReplyCancel

badger & hecktor ~ {Toronto, Ontario pet photographer}

July 17, 2013

what … i mean, what can i say about Hecktor and Badger? …two cairn terrierist extraordinaires who came from Toronto for their fall scruffy session with mom Rita. look at these faces! they had an absolutely miserable time at their scruffy session. just horrible. hard to pick a favorite when looking down at these two absolutely sad, miserable faces, huh?

i loved working with these guys … and Hecktor’s repertoire of expressions was rather rich …… no matter which end i was shooting.and just when i started to think that Hecktor was my favorite, i’d focus on Badger and fall in love with her …i mean, check out that smile…Rita is the Director of the very busy Royal York Animal Hospital in Etobicoke, and clients there are already familiar with scruffy dog photos from the artwork hanging on the walls. it was awesome to spend some time with Rita outside of the hospital, see her with her dogs, in nature, just relaxing……and of course, Badger and Hecktor certainly weren’t complaining about the getaway.i had such fun with both of these guys at the tunnel of trees, on the trail, on the beach …… but before we lost all the light of the day, Rita and i raced downtown for a few alley shots. i think by then Hecktor was finally feeling a little mellower and maybe even a little worn out!but old girl Badger was still doing her best to strike a pose.thanks so much, Rita, for all of your support of scruffy dog, for introducing me to your two fabulous scruffnuts, and for entrusting me with their photographic memories. it was a true pleasure to capture their images and get to know them.

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Michelle BradshawWow….ReplyCancel
Sherie DracupAbsolutely adorable!ReplyCancel
Linda KeagleThis is an amazing session….you have such talent!ReplyCancel