Hello, Pet parent :)
I bet you love your pet a LOT. How do I know? Well, you're here looking at pet photography, for one. You must cherish the bond you share. How could you not? Your pet is there for you and makes you laugh even on the toughest days. They love you unconditionally.
They aren't just a pet. They are truly part of the family and I bet you have no fewer than one zillion photos of them on your camera roll. Am I close? Maybe you find it challenging to capture their goofy personality or they just don't ever sit still enough for photos.
Let me ask you one more thing...
How many nice photos do you have WITH your pet? Probably not very many.
I'm here to help change that. You won't get another chance to be in the photos with your four-legged family members when it's too late.
20+ 5-star
reviews on google
Woman-Owned & LGBTQ+ Friendly
Serving Forest Lake, MN & the Surrounding Area
pet rescue volunteer photographer
The Scruff Life Experience
I understand the importance of capturing the unique bond between you and your pets. My goal is to provide you with an enjoyable and stress-free experience while creating beautiful pieces of art that you will cherish for a lifetime.
What's Holding you back?
"My pet won't sit still or stay." Believe it or not, but most of my sessions have pets on leash. The locations I use are primarily local parks with leash laws and I respect the rules for a multitude of reasons. I can take the leash out in post-processing, so you won't even remember that it was there.
"My dog has big feelings about strangers." I relate to this so much. I have a reactive dog, too, and it is such a struggle. I have learned so much from my experiences with him that I apply as a pet photographer and it has completely revolutionized how I work with animals. I take your pet's fears and anxieties very seriously. We will chat beforehand about how to best work with you and your pet and I always have a super-telephoto lens I can use to stand really far away, if need be. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about how I accommodate reactive pets!
Client reviews & Testimonials
"Lauren is the best! We've been following her on Instagram for a while and have admired her talent for capturing photos of dogs, especially dogs in action and outside! We pulled the trigger to book her for pictures of our new puppy and she was fast to respond, communicated clearly and often, and scheduled us extremely quickly."
Christina, River, & Ziggy
Hi There,
I'm Lauren
Let me do what I do best...
capture your pet's unique personality and the bond you share!
If you've ever tried to photograph your dog going wild with the zoomies or your black cat in a dimly lit room, you probably understand that capturing your pet's unique personality is a challenge!
Even in the best lighting conditions and if they sit still for long enough... you probably aren't in the photo. I am here to help and I love it so much! There's nothing more thrilling than capturing photos of you and your pets living in the moment and having the best time together.
Choose your own Adventure
What type of session is right for you and your pet(s)? I offer a variety of session types to fit your needs and budget. Click on the images below to learn more about each offering and see some of my recent work.
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Portrait sessions are my most popular offering and are closest to a traditional outdoor photo session. It's relatively quick without being rushed.
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Adventure sessions are for the adventurous pet parents who wish they could have photos as cool as their pet-friendly adventures.
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Celebration sessions are my version of end-of-life sessions and represent a chance to honor the life and love of your aging or ill pet.
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Dog-powered sports sessions are designed to capture the athleticism and skill of your athlete.
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Volunteering with pet-related non-profits is one of my favorite things about being a pet photographer!
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Branding and product photography options are available to pet-related businesses, whether small or large.
Portrait Sessions
Dog-Powered Sports
Adventure Sessions
Volunteer Work
Celebration Sessions
Branding / Product
FAQ
Have questions about Scruff Life Photography's services? Check out the FAQ page for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. If you don't see the information you're looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.