The Photographer

My name is Chantal, I’m your photographer, studio owner, and dog enthusiast. Thanks to my husband who bought me my first camera back in 2015, I fell head over heals in love with photography and the creativity it brings. After lots of encouragement from friends and family, I made the leap and opened up my own pet studio in 2020 and couldn’t be happier. Working with pets all day and creating one of a kind pieces of art, what could be better than that!
My sidekick is Gus the Great Dane. He is my personal model extraordinaire and tester of all new background colours and ideas. It’s so cute, he’ll start pouting if I’m going into my studio without him.

Tamara
I came across Tall Tails Studio on social media. I follow quite a few rescue groups and Chantal is donating money from every Christmas shoot to Canine Haven Rescue, which I think is wonderful. When I initially booked I was going to do just a Christmas shoot with my two Australian Cattle Dogs, but as I looked at her work I realized I wanted to do a longer shoot with different background colors. Chantal was amazing with all my emails asking to change the original plans. I ended up doing the white and black background as well as the Christmas photos, and I am soooo glad I did, the photos are absolutely stunning. I've been sharing them with my vets and everyone :D The whole experience was 10/10... my boys can be monkeys, and Chantal worked amazing with them. My husband and I had the best time just watching her do what she is amazing at and our boys loving all the treats and attention.
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Tasha
THIS EXPERIENCE WAS EPIC!!! Start to finish I was completely impressed and blown away by Chantal’s talent and professionalism. From the beginning she made me feel comfortable and safe. Since I found her business through Google and she was a stranger to me I didn’t really know what to expect. But soon as we got in touch she was unbelievably kind. She worked with me to nail down a shot list, created a package that fit my photo needs and was flexible finding a date and time. When we arrived the studio space was perfectly set up for a dog. She immediately allowed my Lab Tucker to roam off leash and check everything out bringing down his anxiety level. She used a mix of peanut butter, liver treats and a squeaky toy to really get the best shots of him. Once he was relaxed in front of the camera we were even able to use some of the provided props! I really appreciated that she worked at Tuckers speed, never forcing him into a position and allowing him to have breaks. She prioritized Tucker and making sure he was enjoying himself the entire time! Chantal went the extra mile and really paid attention to those little details. From making sure the outside lights were on when we arrived to allowing us to see the photos as they were taken to highlight our favourites. We already have our second session booked with her for our new puppy Daisy! I highly recommend that if you want AMAZING photos of your dog to go to an expert like Chantal!
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Abby
Chantal is a natural with the furbabies. I had a memorial/tribute photo shoot where she demonstrated sensitivity and kindness to me and my dog. During the whole session, my dog was respected and accommodated for his physical challenges. She allowed him to get comfortable and did not rush him. Chantal captured the youthfulness of my dog which felt missing for a while now. I am so happy with the images she captured which definitely honors my dog's memory. Thank you, Chantal.
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Morgan
I had an amazing time! I booked the mini Christmas photoshoot for my three corgipoos. As soon as we met Chantal we felt welcome. The whole experience was both professional and fun. She did great and somehow got incredible shots even though my puppy would not stop moving! My other dogs loved her. It was a wonderful session and I will happily book again!
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Karen
I found Chantal on FB and I was excited to bring my Sadie for our first ever, dog pictures. Sadie loved Chantal right away and had a fun- fulled 45 min photo session in her home. You can tell that she loves what she does! I drove from north of Belleville and it was well worth the 1.5 hr trip. Sadie's photos are amazing. Now the tough part will be picking which ones we love the most 😊 Highly reccomend!
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Carol
We had such a fun time at the photoshoot! Chantal was very professional, and well prepared for the session with my 2 babies... tons of treats, toys and props for the photoshoot. The photos turned out really well that I had to get them in poster size! Chantal was also very accommodating with my requests, quick turn around time and very responsive. Highly recommend if you are looking to capture your fur babies different personalities!
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Carolynn
Chantal was a blast to work with for our Holiday photo shoot. Her love for animals is obvious in everything she does, and we felt incredibly comfortable during the shoot, as did our labsky! We would happily go back for another shoot, we're so pleased with the final images (which we received insanely quickly) and the entire experience! Thank you, Chantal!
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Kim
Amazing! Beautiful work with challenging pups! Highly recommend
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Rianna
Had a great experience with Chantal! Very patient and professional the photos of my two dogs turned out great. Definitely recommend!!
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Heather
We were searching for fun, cute pictures of our furry family members and came across Chantal on social media. Our photography session was fantastic! From the beginning, Chantal was professional and helpful in providing information, pricing, and guidance on what to expect. Her studio was clean and inviting - all COVID protocols were followed. Once in studio with our 2 dogs, we had one very outgoing and one very nervous subject - but this did not throw Chantal off in the slightest! She was patient, kind and was able to help our nervous guy feel very safe. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Chantal, other than - she deserves your business and will not disappoint!
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Brendan
Our friend referred us to Chantal after we saw how amazing the photos of their dog was. I wasn’t sure what to expect when we got to her in-home studio but needless to say any hesitation I may have had prior to going over completely diminished as soon as I saw how incredible she was with the dog. Chantal followed all COVID protocols while still making it a welcoming experience. She was professional, kind, and incredible with our dog Bailey. She gets as interactive as she possibly can when taking photos while still ensuring the dog has an absolute blast. The photos were edited quickly and turned out better than I imagined. It was worth every dollar and we hope her business continues to grow and succeed in the new year!! Highly recommend and would go back without any hesitation whatsoever. Thank you again for the great photos of Bailey.
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Daniele
We couldn't be happier with the photography and service Chantal provided. Right when you walk in, she makes you and your pet feel welcome. Both of our dog's needs were met (we have a senior dog that required some help and a puppy who needed constant attention). She has truly captured our dogs personalities in each and every photo. We highly recommend her!! We have been back 3 more times since our first session. Give her a try, you won't be disappointed.
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Stacey
Chantal is amazing. We were able to book an apt with her within a week of contacting her. She is very responsive and accommodating, we booked our 8 month old kitten for his first ever photo shoot. The studio is set up so as she is taking the shots you can enjoy them on screen. Her passion for pets is evident in her patience and care. She made sure that the area was safe and that there was no danger for our little one with the photography equipment. Chantal went above and beyond with the best props and treats and toys to lure our sweet kitten. We are blown away and we cannot wait for the photos to become available. It is going to be tough to choose our favourites from the over 350 shots. We will look forward to bringing our kitten for holiday shots as he will be an adult by then and our pups will also enjoy their own session as well. We highly recommend Chantal.
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Amanda
Great experience!!! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get great professional shots of their fur children!!! Very responsive, professional and our dog loved the treats provided to help get those perfect shots! Chantal is great at what she does and we couldn't be happier! Thanks again!
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Victoria
Cannot recommend Chantal enough! Very happy with our photos. She was very patient and kind. Will definitely be back!
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Nolan
The photos of Dixie are beautiful. Chantal is very patient and you can tell she loves animals. I highly recommend her.
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Beth
Chantal was amazingly sweet with our girls and the resulting photos were beautiful! Even we had fun, thank you so much! Highly recommend
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Erin
Chantal is absolutely fabulous. I took my girl, Anne Shirley, to Chantal for a session after seeing her amazing pet photography on this page, but her talent goes beyond the camera. She has a wonderful way with dogs and is so patient! Chantal captured everything I love about Anne Shirley from how cute she is to her wonderful personality - her sense of humour, playfulness, sensitivity and strength were captured in a way I never have imagined! Thank you, Chantal, you are A++ Highly recommend!!
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Jason
Highly recommend! Chantal was able to totally capture the personality of my new puppy. She has the patients and complete know how when it comes to capturing amazing pictures. Thanks Chantal I look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Why Choose Us?
Tristan - Google Review
We are just over the moon with the Chantal’s work. A true artist and dog enthusiast. She was able to capture our dogs personality in her photos and everyone that sees the pictures couldn’t agree more! Pricing was reasonable and the final products just fill our hearts completely. We even went to her for another session with my 13 year old, temperamental, sassy dog. She was more than understanding, patient and caring with all my senior dogs needs. Everyone should be going to Chantal to capture the beauty of their pets. She is a true talent that provides a wonderful keep sake of our cherished companions.
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Connect With Us
Our studio is located in Whitby just minutes from highway 412 and Dundas Street.