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Ren Netherland began his career in photography over twenty six years ago while serving in the United States Navy.  After his Navy years he established his own portrait studio.  His love of animals compelled him to specialize in pet portraiture, even when it was not yet in vogue.  From a meager beginning his reputation grew, especially when his work began to appear in hundreds on well-known national pet industry publications, calendars and greeting cards.  He owned a pet portrait studio in Largo, Florida for over 14 years.  His studio was rivaled by no other, with its exquisite mini- “Hollywood” sets.  Due to an increase in nationwide demand for his unique ability, the studio was closed in Feb. 2003 to allow for more time and energy to be dedicated to the Mobile Digital Studio & Lab where he captures the special moments in time between people and their pets and the relationships that they have with each other.