About Tina
Not just a photographer, a competitor & handler too!​
Award winning, published professional pet photographer.
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I didn’t become a dog photographer because dogs are cute.
I became a dog photographer because they aren’t in our lives long enough.
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Anyone who shares their life with a dog understands how quickly time changes them - the puppy energy fades, the habits settle, & one day the little expressions you saw every day become the things you miss the most. My photography is about preserving those details before they quietly disappear.
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I created Arttina Photography to photograph real dogs, not perfect ones.
Many of the dogs I work with aren’t obedience champions. Some pull on leash, some are shy with strangers, some are reactive, & some are aging & slow. That’s completely normal. My sessions are built around patience, safety, & understanding canine behaviour rather than forcing dogs into poses. I watch body language, allow decompression time, & adapt constantly so the experience stays positive & low-stress for both the dog & the owner.
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You don’t need a perfectly trained dog to have meaningful portraits - you just need your dog.
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​My background with dogs came long before photography. Years spent around sport & working dogs taught me how differently each dog thinks, moves, & responds to pressure & environment. That experience shapes how I photograph. I know when to step back, when to give a break, & when a dog is comfortable enough to show their real expression. Your dog’s emotional safety always comes before the photo.
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I've been published in various sport magazines, Canadian Geographic & my photos have been used in various books for individual authors. As well as receiving several awards for my photography, continuing to capture the memories is my life.
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In addition to individual pet sessions, I photograph organized dog sports & events including trials & club activities. Action photography requires anticipation, timing, & an understanding of how dogs move, & I approach it with the same respect for the sport as I do for the individual dog. My goal is to document both performance & personality - the intensity of a working dog & the connection they share with their handler.
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My sessions are intentionally calm. There is no rushing, no pressure for your dog to perform, & no expectation that they will “behave perfectly.” We take breaks, play, reset, & work at your dog’s pace. Often the best images happen between planned moments - a glance toward you, a relaxed posture, or a familiar expression you see every day but never get to keep.
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Arttina Photography exists to give you something lasting - not just a photograph, but a reminder of who your dog was & what they meant to your life.
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“Tina included all my “special requests” in our shoot, and I had many! Amazing time we had taking the pictures in a conservation area my 2 dogs and I. I had a very hard time to choose, as they were all exceptional! Tina is extremely talented, life time memories captured!”
~ C. Rioux