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2022 Charity Mini Sessions
June 16, 2022 -
If you're looking to raise funds for animal related charity, we offer Charity Mini Sessions! 2022 Pricing $119 $50 o...
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Wrangler Projects - Butterflies for University of Minnesota Breast Cancer - Kathleen Riley
March 30, 2022 -
This was a fun shoot working with all the butterflies. We were in a large set with netting all around the shoot area to...
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Today's Trip - Pączki Pursuit
March 06, 2022 -
More Than A Jelly Donut: Pączki Becomes an American Tradition Pączki are filled pastries found in Polish cuisine. Plac...
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Today's Trip - Tiny Texaco and 1869 Chaska Brick Farmhouse
March 01, 2022 -
Today was a warm winter day in Minnesota, we almost made it to 40-degrees! I'm using these days to scout locations for s...
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Choose the Best Pet Photographer for You & Your Pets
February 26, 2022 -
When it comes to photographing your animals, you know you want to find an expert. You want someone that loves animals an...
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Be in Photos with Your Dogs and Horses
February 23, 2022 -
I'm a professional dog and horse photographer, and I have a lot of professional photos (and a plethora of cellphone phot...
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FREE Park Day - All MN State Parks and Recreation Areas - Photo Ops Abound!
February 17, 2022 -
More About FREE Park Day - All Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and...
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Photographer Tips - Video Tips for Promoting Your Business
January 28, 2022 -
Yay! You've decided to use video to promote your business and yourself! Here are some tips to help you be more successfu...
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Photographer Tips - What Makes You Unique
January 24, 2022 -
I have a goal to help others improve their businesses and this post will cover a little about you and your customers. Pl...
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Wedding Tips for Photographers
January 23, 2022 -
Thinking about shooting weddings? Here are some things I've learned that may be helpful to you. These may or may not app...
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Cold Weather Photography Tips
January 17, 2022 -
Living in Minnesota, we tend to look at and talk about the weather a lot. This morning I was looking at the 10-day forec...
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Pet-Friendly Hotels
October 28, 2021 -
We put lots of miles on vehicles as photographers, filmmakers, dog and equine competitors and have spent many night in h...
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Things I Wish I Had Known Sooner
August 28, 2021 -
It's hard starting out and not having insights into what may make your photography life simpler. Hopefully, some of thes...
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Preparing for Your Dog's Photoshoot
August 18, 2021 -
I want your session to be as enjoyable as possible, and this brief list should help you get the most out of your session...
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Look at the Camera - Tips for Getting Great Photos of Your Dog
August 15, 2021 -
The main goal in pet photography is to produce a quality image with the dog looking at the camera; this may be easier sa...
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Photographer Model Calls | Why I do them
August 01, 2021 -
I do model calls for people and animals in Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and when I'm traveling to and after arriving at...
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Pro Tip - Capture Better Video
July 19, 2021 -
PRO TIP - CAPTURE BETTER VIDEO Growing up, my family always had photos and home movies of moments in our lives. I can re...
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STOP Taking Bad Photos of Your Animals
July 17, 2021 -
Pet Peeve? Why yes, thanks for asking! One of my pet peeves is seeing nice-looking animals look crappy because their pho...
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What to Wear for Your Horse's Portrait Photo Shoot
July 10, 2021 -
Here are some tips and tricks for what to wear for your equine photo session. My fundamental barn attire is usually s...
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Capture Pure Energy in your Photos
July 04, 2021 -
Running, Playing, Swimming, Jumping. You can capture pure energy in pictures! We've all been there, you're shooting p...
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Shooting "wild" pictures at the zoo
July 02, 2021 -
Trying to take snapshots of the animals at the zoo or dogs in your fenced yard, but bars and fencing get in the way? Wha...
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Pet Friendly Surprise Proposal Photography in Minnesota
April 30, 2021 -
You know you want your dog in the surprise proposal photo! Here's a guide to surprise proposals and how to include pets...
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Creative Senior Portrait Sessions // Starting at $125
April 27, 2021 -
Your Senior Experience Your senior year should show who you are and where you're heading in life. Senior pictures celeb...
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Family Dog Portraits // Siberian Husky Bauer
April 26, 2021 -
What's better than a Siberian photoshoot? A Minnesota Springtime Siberian photoshoot with Bauer. Bauer is a beautiful sh...
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Wedding Packages Starting at $1200
April 07, 2021 -
Congratulations on Your Engagement! Thanks for contacting us! These packages are popular combinations of services our c...
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Liljenquist-MacDonald Family Portraits
December 30, 2020 -
I'm Sara Temte. I’ve been accompanying Riley Photography owner Kathleen on dog show trips, calendar shoots, weddings, an...
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2020 Santa Photos
December 01, 2020 -
2020 Santa Photos Select Your Santa IMG_5488 Dear Santa We know you are real, and that your helpers have less opportun...
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6 Ways to Build a Mailing List
November 25, 2020 -
Mailing Lists Bonus Tips Make a promotion schedule. Never stop looking for good names to add to your mailing list. Cr...
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Inventory Your Assets
November 24, 2020 -
You've got what you need to make money. Take a moment and ask yourself these questions and see what happens. List wha...
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5 Travel Photography Tips to Start Taking Better Travel Photos
November 23, 2020 -
In the digital age, travel photography is a top photography skill. All you need to do is look at Instagram and other soc...
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Ready for Your Close-Up?
November 18, 2020 -
No matter how you "do" your virtual meetings, there are some tips to help you look better. If you're like many folks, yo...
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Alyssa and Jason | Destination Photographer | Xanadu Island
November 16, 2020 -
Alyssa and Jason ’s Wedding at The Hideaway at Xanadu Island in Battle Lake, Ottertail County, Minnesota, was one I won'...
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Summer Dog Safety Tips
July 04, 2020 -
Summer Pet Care Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your pets. Remember though that hot days for your pet...
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Organize and Curate Your Photos
June 05, 2020 -
Pictures help us celebrate and grieve. Photos tell our stories. We use photos to help us heal and keep our stories, m...
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Danny and Ruby the Vizslas
January 03, 2020 -
On a warm and sunny Minnesota July day, I met Mary and her Vizslas for a senior photos shoot. Her yard is lovingly cared...
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How to Organize Digital Photos
July 12, 2019 -
While on a recent photo shoot, we were taking a break and checking phones for messages and the conversation shifted towa...
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Wedding Invitations - What Happens When You Send Invites to Celebrities
June 04, 2019 -
Let’s invite some interesting people to your wedding! No doubt you have carefully crafted your guest list and mailed...
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Lovely Lana the Boxer 12.0
May 08, 2019 -
Lana the Boxer - 12.0 Meet Lovely Lana the Boxer at age 12.0. She (and her owner, Dianne) are grand! Lana, like all...
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I Want to be a Professional Photographer
April 09, 2019 -
Since this is mostly an animal photography page, perhaps I should have called this post Legal Beagles Are you conside...
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Metropolis: Home of Superman
April 05, 2019 -
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Superman! Metropolis is the official "Hometown of Superman" according to DC Comic...
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How to Shoot Great Video on Your Mobile Device
March 19, 2019 -
Technology has helped all of us to be potential photographers and cinematographers. The issue with all of us being shoot...
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Visual Storytelling
March 12, 2019 -
How to Become a Visual Storyteller Most travelers seem to have a camera or a phone in hand, ready to capture everything...
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What are your photo sessions like?
October 18, 2018 -
Welcome and thank you for visiting Kathleen Riley Photography! What's it like to work with me? When you work with me, y...
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Draft Horses plowing a Minnesota Field 2018
May 20, 2018 -
Draft horses plowing a field near St Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota. A century ago, draft horses, mules, and oxen were...
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2018 Minnesota Horse Expo Karen Clark Horse Person of the Year
April 30, 2018 -
I was lucky enough to be able to spend Sunday morning at the 2018 Minnesota Horse Expo to take photos of Horse Person of...
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Create an Easter Egg Hunt Your Dog Will Love!
March 30, 2018 -
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Share your photography
March 24, 2018 -
Things I recommend sharing online Photography Art Genealogy Research There are more, but these are ones that you and...
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Compare your photography to your photography
March 23, 2018 -
I want you to feel good about your photography! I've been spending more time teaching people how to shoot/create images...
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Butterfly Wrangler
March 22, 2018 -
I enjoy it when people underestimate me - especially keyboard warriors. Today someone who has no clue what wrangling is...
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Here's where to find stock images
February 05, 2017 -
It's a GREAT idea to shoot your own stock images so you have exactly what you are looking for, but sometimes that isn't...
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Minnesota Pinto Horse Association | Winona Horse Photos
January 03, 2017 -
We always enjoy going to Winona for dog and horse shows - life really is a dog and pony show! The city of Winona is loca...
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Rose the German Shepherd Dog | Des Moines Iowa Pet Photos
January 01, 2017 -
Meet Rose the German Shepherd Dog! Trips to Iowa dog shows have been few and far between the past several years and I...
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Minnesota Pinto Horse Association Carnival of Color
November 11, 2016 -
The Kathleen Riley Photography team are professional photographers who mainly photograph dogs, horses and the people tha...
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What to do with your old photographs
April 29, 2016 -
What should you do with all those photographs? The easiest thing to do is keep only the very best ones. Any photos that...
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Camp Tanadoona Excelsior Minnesota
March 30, 2016 -
Camp Tanadoona The Camp Fire group was organized in 1910 by Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, and his wife, Charlotte Vetter Gu...
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The Burwell House in Minnetonka – 13209 E. McGinty Rd, Minnetonka
March 29, 2016 -
The Charles H. Burwell House is an historic house museum in Minnetonka, Hennepin, Minnesota. Built in 1883 by Charles He...
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Genealogy and History - Glen Lake Sanatorium
March 27, 2016 -
Glen Lake Sanatorium was originally a tuberculosis treatment center serving Hennepin County in Minnesota. The facility w...
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5 Free Stock Photo Sites
February 28, 2016 -
In addition to photography, I help businesses with marketing, social media and branding and I like to make use of free r...
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Valentine's Day Pet Photos 2016
February 19, 2016 -
What a fun day seeing all the dogs (and their people too) and getting these fun "Love" shots. Thank you to Pet Stuff in...
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Pet Valentine Sweetheart Photos Saturday Feb 6th in Minnetonka
February 01, 2016 -
Valentine’s Day comes early at Pet Stuff of Minnetonka and we would love to meet you and your pets and see what makes th...
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3 Tips for creating better family portraits
January 30, 2016 -
Having your personality shine through is what makes me happy in a photo shoot. I want to work with you to make something...
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People || 5 tips on taking better portraits of people
January 25, 2016 -
People || Portraits Kathleen Riley Photography || Minnesota Portrait Photographer I love taking photos of people and I...
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Dogs || AKC / Eukanuba Championship Orlando Florida December 2011
January 15, 2016 -
Dogs | Orlando Florida | 2011 AKC Eukanuba National Championship | Kathleen Riley Photography Here it is, 2016, and I'm...
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Photography gear camera straps
January 14, 2016 -
Photographer Gear Camera Straps | Kathleen Riley Photography CAMERA STRAPS Certainly not the first thing most peop...
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Kina'ole
October 02, 2015 -
Kina’ole: Doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, in the right place, for the right individual, for...
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Trotting or pacing - learn to see the difference for better horse photos
September 16, 2015 -
Are these feet trotting or pacing? This image is part of the photos from Running Aces Harness track in Columbus Townshi...
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Better wedding photos
May 03, 2015 -
I've got a wedding coming up and I'll be acting as officiant and will be do some of the photos for the day -- the other...
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How to take better pet photos
March 11, 2014 -
Hope these three easy tips help you get better images of the fur kids, aka your pets. I'm new to the whole inforgraph...
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Choose the Best Pet Photographer for You & Your Pets
Be in Photos with Your Dogs and Horses
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