Dog Portraits, Family Portraits
Amanda Stayton
9th Annual Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions, ...

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our 9th Annual Dog Days of Summer Mini Session Fundraiser benefitting local Columbus, Ohio rescue, Friends of the Shelter! Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions are one of the highlights of our summers and is hard to believe we’ve been hosting this fundraiser for the past 9 years!

We started hosting the Dog Days of Summer Mini Session Fundraiser to help dog owners get great photographs with the special dogs in their lives and to give back to a great cause! The annual event benefits local dog rescue, Friends of the Shelter in Columbus, Ohio. We are honored to help support Friends of the the Shelter and the great work they do helping fund the medical care of the sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center in Columbus, Ohio. You can learn more about them and the work they do here: https://www.friendsoftheshelter.org/

This year’s 9th Annual Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser was a success and with local support, we were able to raise $800 for Friends of the Shelter! We made some wonderful images of local dog owners and their dogs at the beautiful Park of Roses in Columbus, Ohio.

9th Annual Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions, 2022 - Whetstone Park of Roses - Columbus, Ohio
Dog Portraits, Family Portraits
Amanda Stayton
7 Ways to Help Your Dog Have a Successful ...

Planning a portrait session with your pup? Be sure to check out these 7 ways to help your dog have a great portrait session!

7 Ways to Help Your Dog Have a Successful Portrait Session
Dog Portraits, Family Portraits
Amanda Stayton
Dog and Family Portrait Session - Highbanks ...

It’s always a treat to capture families with their dogs! I had so much fun working with Nicole, Dave, Andrew, Lexie, and their dog Zoey during their family portrait session last year. We went to Highbanks Metro Park which has many dog-friendly areas that are great for photographs. We captured the family amongst wooded and grassy areas, and on the banks of the Olentangy River. We loved working with everyone including their Rhodesian Ridgeback dog, Zoey!

Dog and Family Portrait Session - Highbanks Metro Park - Lewis Center, Ohio
Family Portraits, Baby Milestone Portraits, Studio Portraits
Amanda Stayton
Jeffrey 1st Birthday and Family Portraits - ...

I’m so excited to feature Jeffrey’s first birthday session! I’ve been blessed to know his parents Jack and Karla as friends and past wedding clients and was so honored to capture their son Jeffrey’s 1st birthday portraits! Jeffrey is a bright-eyed, smart, curious, and happy boy who loves playing with his toys, snuggling with his parents, and reading. It was such a treat to capture him and his wonder for the world during his session, along with some updated family portraits of him with Jack and Karla.

Since Ohio weather can be unpredictable in the spring, we scheduled their session at local studio, The Barn at Be Changed Studio in Westerville. It was a beautiful location for Jeffrey’s session and we were able to capture Jeffrey and their family portraits in a unique space.

Jeffrey 1st Birthday and Family Portraits - Studio Session - Westerville, Ohio
Family Portraits
Amanda Stayton
James Family Portraits - Everal Barn - ...

I loved every second of working with the James family last summer at the Everal Barn in Westerville! Family photos are one of the best ways to capture your loved ones for all time and they are one of my favorite things to photograph. It was such a treat to capture 3 generations of the James family - grandparents, parents and aunts, and grandchildren - all together for their family portraits. Time goes by fast and children grow up quickly, so it’s extra special when extended families can gather together and capture little ones before their next growth spurt.

James Family Portraits - Everal Barn - Westerville, Ohio

Couple Portraits

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Sarah & Brian Fall Maternity Session - Jeffrey Mansion & Park - Bexley, Ohio

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Sarah & Brian Fall Maternity Session - Jeffrey Mansion & Park - Bexley, Ohio

Past wedding clients Sarah and Brian are expecting! Their little one, a baby boy, will be arriving any day now and we could not be more excited for them as their family grows!

They had approached me back in the fall, wanting to capture the them both and the fall leaves during this exciting time. We were so lucky to have such a gorgeous canvas of fall foliage this past year in Ohio and we were able to capture their session on a crisp and beautiful fall day.

The session flowed so smoothly and it felt like it did when I photographed them on their wedding day - Sarah and Brian have a special connection and it was so fun to capture their laughter, smiles, and excitement for this next chapter of their lives together.

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Julie & Stefan Downtown Engagement Session: McFerson Commons Park & Bicentennial Park, Columbus, Ohio

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Julie & Stefan Downtown Engagement Session: McFerson Commons Park & Bicentennial Park, Columbus, Ohio

Julie and Stefan are preparing to exchange vows this fall! With both of them being from the Columbus area, they wanted to feature the beauty and charm of downtown in their engagement session. We were able to do just that! We visited McFerson Commons Park and Bicentennial Park to capture the two of them with some of the city's popular attractions and iconic skyline views. Enjoy some of my favorite images from their session! Congratulations you two, we cannot wait for your wedding day this fall!

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Sarah & Brian Engagement Portrait Session: Park of Roses, Clintonville/Columbus, Ohio

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Sarah & Brian Engagement Portrait Session: Park of Roses, Clintonville/Columbus, Ohio

Brian and Sarah are preparing to tie the knot in just a few weeks! It's been so much fun getting to know them over the past year and with their wedding right around the corner, I wanted to feature their engagement session! 

The couple met at work when Brian was training Sarah at that job. Shortly after, Brian switched positions and moved to Columbus. Their relationship blossomed and they now both live here in Columbus. They're truly a perfect match - their witty and creative personalities compliment each other so well and it's easy to see their connection when you see them together.

I was so excited when they selected the Park of Roses for their engagement session. June is the peak month for roses at the park - the park actually has a Rose Festival every June. The gardens were in full bloom for their portraits.

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Suzanne & Ron Anniversary Portrait Session: Creekside Park & Plaza, Gahanna, Ohio

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Suzanne & Ron Anniversary Portrait Session: Creekside Park & Plaza, Gahanna, Ohio

I love capturing a good love story - whether it be a couple's, family's, or pet's love - and it's always an honor to be asked by someone you know to do so. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Suzanne and Ron through the local business they co-own, The Diamond Studio! Located in Gahanna, The Diamond Studio is a family retail jewelry store that offers an assortment of fine jewelry, custom design work, jewelry and watch repair, appraisals, and precious metals and stones. You can learn more on their website: http://thediamondstudiogahanna.com/

Suzanne wanted to do something special for their 20th Wedding Anniversary - so to celebrate, they had an anniversary portrait session, complete with their Boxer dog, Carson! 

Suzanne enjoyed starting her session our full service hair and make-up options at our studio by Gahanna make-up artist, Make You, (www.makeyou614.com), before venturing to Creekside Park and Plaza - a favorite spot in Gahanna for portraits!

Suzanne and Ron are easily two of the most fun and positive people you'll meet. They were joking throughout the entire session and we had a wonderful time capturing them and their dog. When asked if they had any tips for marriage, they said that in addition to communicating, one of the keys was to always have some fun in your relationship. :-)

Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!