Danielle Vargo

Photography

Danielle Vargo is a Minnesota equine and canine photographer specializing in creating timeless portraits of horses, dogs, and the people who love them. Serving clients throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and greater Minnesota, I create artwork that reflects the connection, personality, and stories that make each animal unique.

Here to capture something real lasting, and unmistakably yours.

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A brown and white gypsy horse with a long, flowing white mane and large fluffy whitefeathers stands on a dark surface against a black background.

Black Background

Person riding a horse, wearing a pumpkin on their head with carved facial features, holding a carved pumpkin, and dressed in dark clothing. The background features a tree with autumn-colored leaves.

Seasonal

A black and white Husky Chiuauhaua dog sitting outdoors on a dirt path with grassy fields and a cloudy sky in the background.

Canine

A man in formal equestrian riding attire riding a chestnut horse in an outdoor riding arena with a background of trees in colorado.

Horse Shows

A woman standing next to a black horse outdoors on a cloudy day, smiling at the camera, holding the horse's reins, with grassy field in the background.

Horse & Rider

Equine Portrait summer

Equine Portrait

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Upcoming Travel Dates

Based in Minnesota and available for travel,

frequently working in Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Florida!

Currently accepting bookings for upcoming travel dates

November 2026
Nebraska/Wisconsin/Iowa/Illinois

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September 2026
Utah

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October 2026
Colorado

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Hi I’m Danielle!

I've been riding horses for as long as I can remember, and they've shaped so much of who I am. Spending a lifetime in the equestrian world has given me an appreciation for not only their beauty, but also their personalities and the incredible feeling they share with the people who love them. That connection is what inspires every session and every image I create.

A young woman with long brown hair, wearing sunglasses, a white t-shirt, and jeans, is petting a roan horse inside a fenced area with grass and yellow flowers, under a clear blue sky.
A woman wearing a helmet and riding jacket riding a brown horse over a jump in an outdoor equestrian event surrounded by green trees and a wooden fence.
A horse and rider participating in a show jumping competition, jumping over a green and white obstacle, with spectators watching in the background.

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View fullsize Danielle Vargo Photography is now located in Minnesota~ I write this with many emotions and a heartfelt thank you to everyone in Colorado who supported my art. Moving to Colorado in 2020 was such a scary and surreal moment. I look back at the versio
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