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Dogs belong…

on those rugged & remote backcountry trails,
endlessly swimming in ice-cold snowmelt streams,
sleeping by a crackling fire under a star-studded sky,
& sitting by our side as the sun sets on that far horizon.

Two people sitting inside an orange camping tent in a forest, surrounded by trees. They are smiling, with dogs beside them, and camping gear is visible around the tent.

If you've ever loved a dog that craves adventure just like you, I get it.

My dogs are happiest in those wide, epic landscapes too. Whether there are years of adventures still ahead or the trail has slowed, capturing that free and adventurous lifestyle matters.

Let's honor the bond that has been shaped by every trail you’ve shared.

Explore Sessions
A line of rugged, rocky mountains under a black sky.
An American black bear being examined on a green stretcher outdoors by wildlife management officers in uniform, with tools and equipment nearby, and a white pickup truck parked in the background.

Growing up, I always knew I wanted a career working with animals & nature.

That led me to my first Park Ranger job right here in the Twin Cities.

After years of studying bat corridors, urban coyote packs, and river otter activity, it was time for a change. But first, there was an unforgettable little potato of a puppy up for adoption that I couldn't get out of my head.

After adopting Savannah, and later Juniper, we moved out west as I continued working for the National Park Service as a wildlife scientist. After many life-changing adventures and living across seven states, it was time to put the West in our rearview mirror and head back home to Minnesota.

Those years shaped not only my career, but the way I experience wild places and photograph them.

A woman wearing hiking gear, including a cap, backpack, and boots, stands outdoors in a forested area next to a sign for Sequoia National Park in California. She is smiling and posing with her hand on her hip, next to a wooden sign with the park's name and logo.
Landscape view of Organ Mountains at sunset in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a person with a dog in the foreground.
A woman walking her red dog along the wet sand of a beach with a large sea stack and rocky formation in the background, under a cloudy sky at Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Photo of dogs in water with a sailboat and trees in the background, captioned 'Key West, FL'
Photo of dogs in water with a sailboat and trees in the background, captioned 'Key West, FL'
A dog with red fur lying down and sleeping on the ground in a forested area, with green grass and trees around. A green tent with another sleeping dog in the background.

My Norwegian heritage introduced me to friluftsliv

A philosophy I embraced long before I had a name for it. Friluftsliv is the simple idea of living a life connected to the outdoors.

When I picked up my first film camera in 2005, I naturally turned it toward the two things I loved most: nature and my family dog. That never changed. After adopting Savannah in 2019, she quickly commandeered my camera roll.

Today, that same Norwegian philosophy shapes the way I photograph dogs.

I want to capture them in their most natural state: excitedly exploring with a wagging tail, sniffing the air when the breeze changes, and sleepily watching the forest settle down as the sun sets.

After all, our dogs may be the best teachers of what it means to live a life guided by friluftsliv.

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A landscape with a cloudy sky over a forested hillside, and a body of water in the distance. The photo has visible film light leak on the left and right edges.
Two dogs, one red and one black and white, standing on a beach near the water with a cloudy sky and distant shoreline in the background.
A forest scene with leafless trees, large rocks, and backpacks lying on the ground.
Blurred image of pink flowers and green leaves.

My Girl Gang

A red Australian shepherd mix dog lying on a boat deck with the ocean beyond the deck, seen through a circular porthole window. The dog is laying down observing their surroundings.

Nicknames: Vans, Vannah White, Vannah Girl, Boosers, Short Stack, Babannah, Fluffy Butt

  • Rescue: The Bond Between (MN)

  • Adopted Age: 4 months

  • Cold weather babe

  • EXTREMELY Food Motivated - like be careful

  • Will only wade up to her paws

  • Will hike, but taps out after seven miles

  • Briefly learned treibball, but we used kickballs to accommodate her size

  • LOVES training (re: treats, duh)

  • A lil ‘Lassie’ dog - she will always let us know if there is an animal in trouble and won’t give up until we have taken action

Savannah

Australian Shepherd + Basset Hound

An Australian Cattle dog sitting on a rocky surface in a forested area, with trees and greenery in the background, licking its nose.

Nicknames: June, Junebug, Mama June, Nubs, Bruisers, Dubbers, Muscle Butt

  • Rescue: Underdog (UT)

  • Adopted Age: 1.5 years

  • Desert dog through & through

  • Once she was introduced to the water she never turned back

  • Learned to love playing fetch – especially when it involves water

  • Sits in direct sunlight even if it is >90º (re: desert dog) 

  • Will backpack endless miles

  • Licks your tears

  • Needs to go inside a shelter promptly at sunset

Juniper

Australian Cattle Dog

Follow my dogs’ adventures here:

Day 5 ↟ Trail Notes 9/18/2025 Gillis to Round Lake 8 Portages Highs: fall colors popping // peaceful day canoeing // getting back to Tuscarora Lodge to clean up before the drive home // meeting up with Kelly at Unmapped where she brought us HOME
Day 4 ↟ Trail Notes 9/17/2025 Little Sag to Gillis 4 Portages Highs: river otter at camp [my first time seeing one in the bw] // not many portages // connecting with a couple on their 50th anniversary // English dudes experiencing the bw for the
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I would love to meet your pup!

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