Studio dog photography portraits in Minneapolis

Studio dog photography portraits in Minneapolis

Kind Words from a Happy Client

“Not only did The Dog Photog do an incredible job making our anxious dog comfortable, but she took wonderful photos that we will cherish forever.”

Professional dog portrait of a black Labrador with a white chest patch, smiling with his tongue out while his dad scratches his neck. Dog’s eyes are closed, captured on a vibrant marmalade background in Minneapolis by The Dog Photog.

Because your dog deserves better than blurry snaps in your camera roll.

Sure, those iPhone snaps are cute—but they’re not mantle material. The Dog Photog turns wet noses, goofy grins, and soulful eyes into portraits you’ll post proudly and actually print and display!

The Dog Photog offers studio photography sessions that are:

  • stress-free

  • no weather worries

  • distraction-free (aka squirrel free)

  • zero pressure for your dog to “behave”

Expect a fun, easy experience that captures exactly who your dog is—the quirks, the charm, the big personality in that perfect squeezable body.

Because let’s be honest… they’re family. Period.

  • What to expect from The Dog Photog:

    Portraits that capture your pup’s one-of-a-kind personality and quirks.

  • What to expect from The Dog Photog:

    A distraction-free, dog-friendly studio designed with your pup’s comfort in mind.

  • What to expect from The Dog Photog:

    A chance to celebrate your dog, your bond, and the joy you bring to each other’s lives.

  • What to expect from The Dog Photog:

    A photographer who shares your passion for your dog and understands and welcomes their unique behaviors and quirks.

  • What to expect from The Dog Photog:

    A stress-free experience tailored for reactive, anxious, or nervous dogs.

  • What to Expect from The Dog Photog

    A judgment-free zone where your pup’s quirks are embraced—and where they’re always doing better than you think.

What to Expect at your Dog Photo Session:

This isn’t a rushed shoot or a chaotic free-for-all.


It’s a calm, custom experience built around your dog. I’ll guide you and your pup through every step with patience, play, and split-second shutter speeds—so we capture images that feel effortless, natural, and unmistakably them.

A fundraiser for my puppy’s surgery sparked the creation of a premium dog portrait service — where every session is a celebration of your dog’s individuality.

It All Started with a Scruffy Muse Named Fraser

Portraits That Belong on Walls, Not Phones


These portraits are meant to be seen every day—not just scrolled past.

Your dog’s story belongs on your walls.

A Minneapolis photo studio where dogs get to be dogs.

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