Dog Photoshoots in Vintage Trucks
I love dogs in vintage trucks for photoshoots!
1946 Chevy pickup truck
We can rent this 1946 Chevy pickup truck in Littleton, CO for your dog’s photoshoot! Contact me to find out how to make your dog’s portrait extra special.
This location is excellent for winter photoshoots because we can also use an indoor photo studio on the same property.
It’s also beautiful in the summer! When you’re done posing outside, we can go inside, where the studio is air-conditioned.
1976 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale & Dutch the GSP
Grandpa’s truck was the backdrop for Dutch the GSP’s photos. The 1976 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale was used to haul cantaloupe from Rocky Ford! This lucky grandson is the third generation to use this truck. My style is to make it easy and comfortable for my clients, so we took these photos in their driveway.
1955 Ford F-100 & Tess the German Shepherd
This 1955 Ford F-100 has been in the same family for three generations. The family’s Grandpa bought the ’55 Ford pickup from a rancher outside Trinidad. It was originally a cattle ranch vehicle and had been driven to death. The “cow-mover” is still attached and adds a unique character to the truck. As Grandpa got older, he used the truck as an outdoor place to sit and warm himself in the sunshine.
Years later, the family’s next generation (a.k.a – Mom & Dad) towed it to Denver. Dad saw the potential for the truck, and it became an epic project. He dropped a Thunderbird engine in it, re-wired everything, replaced rusted areas, applied Bondo and repeatedly sanded, “chopped the top,” re-painted it, “flamed” it, “frenched” the taillights, replaced the wood bed and seats, put “meats” on it (wide tires), etc. My favorite part of the truck is the DIY flames. They practiced painting flames on the fridge first – which I think is quite impressive and unconventional!
Now the daughter borrows the truck when she needs to move her sailboat, or a couch…or has a photoshoot with her dog. It’s the perfect vintage truck for her Colorado dog.
’52 Chevy & Rufus the Mini Aussie
This truck is named “Nellie.” For many years, Rufus’ person used to pass the truck in a nearby mountain town where it was parked in a Quonset shed. Eventually, the owners agreed to sell the truck to her. She drove Nellie home, and that was the first time her husband met the truck!
They haven’t done much to the truck because they want to keep it as original as possible. Nellie is parked in the family’s garage now. She’ll stay pristine longer than if she had stayed outside in the mountain shed. They say she’s fun to drive and that people always smile and wave – like you were in a parade! They think it reminds people of simpler times.
Photographing a mini Aussie at a working cattle ranch was incredibly fun! I loved everything about the scene – red rock formations, cows, an incredibly nice family, a classic truck, and a sweet 13-year-old Mini Australian Shepherd, Rufus! He was a very impressive model! My dog would have run after the cows and gotten himself kicked by a protective mama cow. Not Rufus. He was focused and well-behaved. A natural Colorado ranch dog!
We can also rent this green ’52 Chevy truck for your photoshoot!
’52 Chevy & Remy the Great Pyrenees mix
I also used Nellie, the ’52 Chevy truck, for 13-year-old Remy’s photos. The truck, combined with the beautiful mountain scenery, was a winning combination!
Colorado dogs in vintage trucks are one of my favorite things to photograph!
Would you love a photoshoot with your dog in your truck? Head over to my contact page so we can start the process.
About Karen Hoglund Photography
About the photographer: Karen Hoglund is a professional pet photographer based in Denver, CO. She specializes in dog and cat portraits that are works of art for your home. Each photoshoot is created uniquely around your pet’s needs so they’ll feel at ease. For more information, please call 720-238-3337, visit Karen’s portfolio and follow Karen on Facebook or Instagram.