BEHIND the LENS

Hi, I'm Robyn. 

Before Haute Dog, I studied neurobiology and forensic science and worked for the FBI. It may sound like an unusual path, but every step taught me how to observe behavior, understand emotion, and notice the tiny details others miss.

Understanding what makes a dog feel safe, happy, and connected shapes how I photograph them and how I help you celebrate them. The best portraits don’t come from perfectly trained dogs. They come from dogs who feel safe enough to be themselves.

That same background in canine behavior is what inspired our Dog Love Language Quiz, helping owners better understand how their dogs experience joy and connection.

Haute Dog isn’t just about pretty photos.

It’s about preserving personality.
Understanding how your dog experiences happiness.
Creating space where they feel safe enough to be fully themselves.

The result is an experience designed for dog moms who know their love story deserves to be remembered well.

At home, I’m mom to five giant dogs and two actual horses. I’m a lifelong equestrian (reiner-turned-jumper) and the kind of person who plans crazy Christmas cards with our pets a year in advance.