Lucky Mutt Photography | Minneapolis, St Paul Dog & Pet Photographer | Becky Kalin » Candid, professional dog and pet photography in Minneapolis and St Paul, Minnesota.

Masthead header
Lucky Mutt Photography | Minneapolis, St Paul Dog & Pet Photographer | Becky Kalin bio picture

  • My life. My photos. My blog

    Hi there, and welcome to my blog! As a pet photographer I am truly blessed to be able to witness and capture that special bond that people have with the pets in their lives. This blog is my way of giving back a little piece of myself to those who are kind enough to welcome me into their lives and their homes. In these pages I hope to share the everyday moments, photos, and stories, from my own life, that make me tick, as well as a few beautiful images of the wonderful relationships I am asked to capture along the way.

    Please feel free to plop down on the couch with a big, warm blanket before reading...I wouldn't have it any other way. -Becky

Category Archives: Events

Bark at Art poster show

Looking for something to do with your pup tonight? Join Phaneuf and I at Bark at Art Poster Show at Gallery 122 at Hang It. The poster show will feature limited edition, signed and numbered prints by local and national artists that are inspired by our furry, four-legged companions. The show runs from August 19 through September 10, 2011, with a dog-friendly opening reception this evening, Friday, August 19 from 7-9pm.

The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public, however guests are asked to help The Pet Project by bringing unopened bags of pet food, new or gently used supplies, or a suggested donation of $5. 100% of door donations, and 80% of poster sales will benefit The Pet Project.

For more information and some sneak peeks of the amazing artwork you’ll see at the show (like the fantastic print below by Travis Olson) check out the event Facebook page!

"Dogs are God's high fives" by Travis Olson
Artwork by Travis Olson

VIEW MY PORTFOLIO | GET SESSION INFORMATION | CONTACT ME | FACEBOOK

Posted in Events

by Becky

no comments

add a comment
link to this post
email this post

We have a winner!

I wish I could say that the more experienced I become running contests, the easier it gets to pick a winner. I’ve run photo contests and share-your-story contests, and let me tell you, there’s never a clear cut winner. In fact, there are typically a number of people (and pups) from each contest that I want to give everything away to, but, uhhh…a good business plan, that does not make.

Over the last week and a half I’ve been agonizing over which Paws on Grand attendee should get their adoreable mug in homes across the Twin Cities. Big dog or little dog? The spunky dog or the lazy mutt?? Let me tell ya, this job is fun, but it ain’t easy.

Finally, I rallied the troops (meaning I sent texts and emails out asking for more opinions), and the winner has been decided…

Rooney - Winner of The Pet Project photo contest

Congratulations to Rooney! The winner of a free photo shoot and a spot in The Pet Project‘s 2012 calendar!!

And lest you think I’m making up all of this “tough decision” business, here are a few more photos from the contest. If you’d like to see all of the competion, hop over here.

VIEW MY PORTFOLIO | GET SESSION INFORMATION | CONTACT ME | FACEBOOK

Posted in Dogs, Events, Giving back

by Becky

show hide 3 comments

add a comment
link to this post
email this post

Rooney on Grand | lucky mutt photography - [...] was the winner of the Paws on Grand photo contest back in August. His photo won the hearts of everyone who helped “judge” the contest, [...]

sarah - oh my goodness! cute overload…. you made a good choice :)

Karin Newstrom - Ahhhhh… I’m dying due to all the cuteness!! I would have picked them all, and maybe the puppies twice. Great job! :)

photo contest at paws on grand

Is your dog ready for his close up? Does he deserve to have his photo hanging in homes and offices around the Twin Cities??

Join me at Paws on Grand this Sunday, August 7th to enter your dog in The Pet Project’s Paws on Grand photo contest! I will be located at the Grand Avenue Business Association between Dale and St Albans taking photos for entry into this year’s photo contest. For a small donation, your dog can enter to win his or her own Grand Avenue photo session and a page in The Pet Project’s 2012 calendar!

In addition, if you are one of the first 150 guests to stop by one of The Pet Project’s booths and donate $10 or more, you will receive a PawsPort which will get you prizes and giveaways as you travel along the avenue. (Including a free entry into the photo contest!) Complete your PawsPort and enter it into our drawing to win a stay at Gunflint Lodge during a Dog Lover’s weekend as well as prizes from Grand Avenue businesses.

Don’t forget…the only way to enter into this year’s Paws on Grand photo contest is to have your pup’s photo taken at the Lucky Mutt Photography booth at 649 Grand Avenue between noon and 4pm this coming Sunday, August 4th.

Can’t wait to see you there!!


The above photos are of Bastian, the winner of the 2010 Paws on Grand photo contest.

VIEW MY PORTFOLIO | GET SESSION INFORMATION | CONTACT ME | FACEBOOK

Posted in Dogs, Events, Giving back

by Becky

show hide 2 comments

add a comment
link to this post
email this post

Becky - Hi Lisa! Photos from the event can be seen here http://www.luckymuttphotography.com/2011/08/18/we-have-a-winner/

Lisa N - Do we get to see the photos of all the doggies in the running?

dogs of summer

Gah!! It’s August, and not only am I two weeks away from turning another year older, I can say without a doubt that I’ve neglected this blog for far too long! I’ve spent many a weekend day and evening over the last few months outside scratching bellies and getting my fill of puppy kisses all over the Twin Cities. In fact, below are just a few of the new friends I’ve had the fortune to meet this summer. As for what’s left of this too-short season, keep your eyes here for a few upcoming events, including info on how you can get your dog’s photo on the walls of homes all over the Metro!!






VIEW MY PORTFOLIO | GET SESSION INFORMATION | CONTACT ME | FACEBOOK

Posted in Dogs, Events

by Becky

no comments

add a comment
link to this post
email this post

bring your pups, bring your people

I realize Mother Nature has been a bit confused about what season we’re in, but looking at the event calendar, there is no mistaking that spring is here! Lucky Mutt Photography is happy to support two upcoming events in the next few weeks.

Animal Humane Society of Minnesota’s annual Walk for Animals is coming up on Saturday, April 30. Bring your dogs, your friends, even your donkey, and raise money to help support over 35,000 companion animals in the upcoming year! For the second year in a row, Lucky Mutt Photography has put together a team of walkers to help bring awareness to all that AHS does for animals in need. Please help us by making a donation or by joining Team Lucky Mutt for the event.

On Saturday, May 7, from 1-5 pm Lucky Mutt Photography is thrilled to be joining Metropolitan Mutts and Bubbly Paws Dog Wash for the Spring Awakening Block Party at The Shops at Excelsior and Grand. Metropolitan Mutts will be showing off some of their adorable adoptable dogs looking for a loving squeeze and a forever home, and Bubbly Paws will be graciously serving free popcorn to human visitors as well as doggie beer and ice cream to the pups in attendance. Other happenings at the block party include food samplings, horse-drawn carriage rides, Music in the Park, and lots of in-store specials. Join us just outside Bubbly Paws Dog Wash for this great spring kick-off!

One of Team Lucky Mutt's tired pups at last year's Walk for Animals.




VIEW MY PORTFOLIO | GET SESSION INFORMATION | CONTACT ME | FACEBOOK

Posted in Dogs, Events

by Becky

no comments

add a comment
link to this post
email this post

C o n t a c t   M e