What season should I have my session in?

Minnesota is home to four seasons! So if you’re wondering what season you should choose for your session, here’s a nifty guide! Spring Spring sessions are best for pups who love mud, dogs with double coats or thick coats, smoosh faced dogs, and all dogs in between!  Average temps: St. Cloud will range between 30s-40s in March, 40s to 60s in April, and 60s to 70s in May Minneapolis averages 40s in March, 50s in April and 60s in May Background colors will range from browns in early spring to greens at the end of spring. We may even have […]

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Two corgis with their feet on a crooked tree photographed by Minnesota based About A Dog Photography

Lyra & Kaedo | Theo Wirth Park

Cue the muggiest day in July. Add a pair of epic corgis and the ginormous Theodore Wirth Park, and you’ve got Lyra & Kaedo’s session. The duo rocked their time in front of the camera, with Lyra stealing the show thanks to her MEGA cute head tilts. We did a little throwback tour through some of Kaedo’s favorite spots from his 6-month session — the bridge, the looking pool, the grassy hill, the kayak launch, and the sandy beach. Even though the locations were familiar, Lyra’s spunky personality made them feel brand-new. As the light began to fade, we headed

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Dog basking in golden light of golden hour summertime photographed by About A Dog Photography

Autumn Adventures: How to Photograph Your Dog in Fall’s Golden Light

What is golden hour in dog photography? Golden hour during the time when the sun begins to set. The closer the sun drifts to the horizon, the warmer and softer the light becomes. Typically this lasts an hour, but northern states like MN get pert near 2 hours! There is also a golden hour in the morning too.  Morning golden hour blue & golden tones eastern light potential for fog & still water in lakes starts at sunrise and goes almost 2 hours after the sun rises Evening golden hour gold tones & long shadows western light loads of backlit

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The 3 Times in Your Dog’s Life They Need Professional Photos

There are 3 times in your dog’s life when professional photos are a must.Sure, I’ll tell you that every year (and each season!) is a perfect excuse for portraits—because honestly, you’ll never regret having more memories. But if we’re talking about the big milestones, there are three stages you don’t want to miss. Puppyhood Honestly? You should photograph your puppy at least three times: 8–12 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year. (At minimum, twice—especially for rescue pups where those early weeks might be missed.) From the tiny-pawed, shark-toothed chaos at 8 weeks to the lanky teen stage and finally to

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What You’ll Get from a Short & Sweet Session

Short & Sweet Sessions are designed to be fast, fun, and full of personality — and the best part? You walk away with a small collection of stunning images of your pup in a mere 20 mins! But don’t just take my word for it… here’s a peek at what past sessions have looked like. Past Short & Sweets at Theo Wirth – Twin Cities Theo Wirth is ginormous! I haven’t quite decided where we will be setting up but it could involve rustic trails through woods and marshy areas, the epic orange tree, a quaint bridge over a little

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What is Pattern in Dog Photography? A Look at Composition Techniques

What is pattern in photography anyway? A pattern, especially in dog photography, is the repetition of elements within the frame of the image. The elements can be the same object or color or similar objects. As long as they repeat in some manner, they create a pattern.  Here are some examples of patterns you might find: Brick walls Cobblestone or paver paths Wood floors Stairs Fences The easiest way to find patterns is to simply take a stroll. Urban environments will be heavily laden with patterns. Observe the walls that make the buildings, the surface below your feet, the slates

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