About A Dog Photography | Minnesota Dog Photography for Personality-Filled Dogs

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This version of your dog is worth remembering.

Dogs don’t stay the same forever.

The puppy chaos softens.
The grey hairs appear.
The way they look at you changes — deeper, calmer, wiser.

Right now, your dog has quirks you know by heart.
The head tilt. The side-eye. The way their ears perk just so.
Those little moments are what make them them.

About A Dog Photography creates epic, personality-filled artwork that captures your dog exactly as they are — not posed perfection, but real connection, real energy, and real love.

Because this version of your dog?
It deserves to be remembered.

Cahlean, photographer of About A Dog Photographer with her Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Hey, I’m Cahlean (ca-lean), the dog-obsessed photographer, detail-noticer, and the human behind About A Dog Photography. I photograph dogs the way their people see them: full of personality, heart, and those little moments that change before we’re ready.

Because this version of your dog? It’s worth remembering.

PS. Our dog’s lives are fleeting. This image of Blue & I was in the fall of 2025. In February 2026 I had to let him head to the Rainbow Bridge due to seizures. He would have been 4 in June. Do I think I wasn’t at the weight I wanted to be? Yup. Did I wait until I had lost the 10-20 lbs? I’m glad I didn’t. 

How does this work?

Book your session!

You don’t need a perfectly trained dog, just a love for your dog and a “let’s do this” moment.

Start by choosing a date (or reaching out if you’re unsure), and we’ll take it from there. I’ll help you plan everything – from location to what will work best for your dog – so you’re not figuring this out on your own.

Easy, low-pressure, and tailored to your dog.

Your session! EEEEK!

This is the fun part.

No stiff posing, no pressure for perfection. We move at your dog’s pace—whether that means zoomies, sniff breaks, or a little extra space to feel comfortable.

I’ll guide you the whole time so it feels natural and relaxed. Most of the magic happens in the in-between moments anyway—the looks, the laughs, the connection.

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Turn your dog into ARTWORK!

After your session, you’ll choose your favorite images and how you want to enjoy them—whether that’s a custom album, wall art, or the full collection.

These aren’t just photos for your phone.
They’re the moments that end up framed, flipped through, and held onto for years.

Because this version of your dog?
It’s worth remembering.

Leashes for safety - no one will ever know your dog ISN'T an off leash superstar!

Worried your dog will be too bonkers to sit still? We’ll wrangle them on leash and get their attention – only a second or two are needed! 
PS – Your spare wrangling arms & body parts will be removed in final images!

Sessions start at 250

Click to learn about the sessions & book yours too!

What's holding you back?

No worries! Simply I need a teenie moment of non movement and focus to create epic images. You’ll see your dog being bouncy, squirrelly and bananas. Their images on the other hand? They will show your dog as calm, collected and stunning. And if they decide to run, play and be themselves during the session? What better way to immortalize your dog as they really are?

This is Colt. Colt has strong opinions about treat delivery. But also can sit and look calm as a button. Moments apart = chaos or calm. 
That is what a dog photography session does – capture the chaos & calm, the personality & poise. All the elements of your dog. 

I’ll do it someday. When my dog is calmer, when my dog is older, when I have more time… 
Why wait? Your dog doesn’t.
The version of your dog in this moment deserves to be remembered.
Before the sugar face and grays sprinkle their muzzle, before their gait slows and naps become more frequent. 

Shy, nervous and big feeling dogs deserve to have photography sessions as much as any dog. Each About A Dog Photography session is tailored to your dog and their personality. Locations will be quieter, my engagement will be reserved, and your bond celebrated. 

This is the 2nd time we've had Cahlean take our family photos with our dogs. The first time was with our 2 dogs at the time, and this time it was with all 4 we have now. Cahlean took on the job of photographing 4 unruly dogs like an absolute superhero! There was nothing easy about this job, but I didn't hear her complain one bit. She clearly loves dogs and enjoys interacting with all of their different personalities. She brings out the best in each of them and 'rolls with it' when they are being uncooperative. We'd highly recommend Cahlean for any doggo-photographing needs!

Alyson & Mike - Kane, Betsy, Bernard & Lucy's parents
4 dogs backlit in golden light from a spring sunset photographed by About A Dog Photography
Working with Cahlean from About a Dog Photography was such a great experience. She was incredibly patient with Franny and did an amazing job keeping her calm and engaged during the session, which is not always easy because Franny gets distracted very quickly. She made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun instead of stressful, and you can really tell she cares about the dogs she photographs.

As someone who photographs dogs myself, I know how much skill and patience it takes to work with animals, and Cahlean handled Franny so well throughout the session. The photos turned out beautiful, and I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who is kind, patient, and genuinely good with dogs. - Kasey
Even though it has been 6 years since we did our photo shoot with you, we still look at those pictures all the time. You truly captured our Corey's spirit and character. We are so grateful for that day.

Debra - Corey's mom
Small dog framed by light in fall MN woods photographed by About A Dog Photography
I had such an amazing time as Cahlean captured beautiful images of my pups! I was nervous with how stressed of one my dogs was that the photos wouldn’t turn out, but Cahlean took amazing photos! The products are simple beautiful and far better than I could have ever imagined. Can’t wait to do it again. I would highly recommend About A Dog Photography.

Nadja - Suzie & Ellie’s mom
Two dogs on a MN beach at sunset photographed by About A Dog Photography
I would say that Cahlean is amazing with dogs and I would highly recommend her for your pup photography needs. She has a way of getting their attention and has photo ideas to keep things moving along. She’s also great to work with as a human! She has a great personality and is always quick to respond when communicating. Overall, we had a great experience with her!

Tanya - Chirpa, Somoa & Puck
Three dogs on a concrete porch with a house siding behind them photographed by About A Dog Photography
My favorite part of the session was watching you work with Surly. You are a talented photographer and naturally good with dogs, so your ability to get Surly to do exactly what you wanted her to do was awesome. Clearly you are very trained and skilled at what you do and I love the variety of photos we received back. They are displayed beautifully all over our house.

Kimmie - Surly’s mom
Black mixed breed dog with head tilt sitting on a rock in the woods photographed by About A Dog Photography
Cahlean did a fantastic job with our two dogs. It clearly shows how much she loves dogs. She met us at a location of our choice and took so many beautiful pictures it was hard not to pick them all.

Emily - Dash & Finn's mom
Two yellow labs on a rock in front of a pond and trees in Minnesota photographed by About A Dog Photography
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