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

Wedding

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Allie & Mike Engagement Session: Fall Outdoor Session, Westerville, Ohio

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Allie & Mike Engagement Session: Fall Outdoor Session, Westerville, Ohio

It's hard to believe that Allie and Mike's wedding is just a few days away! I've had the pleasure of knowing Mike since high school and so happy for him that he's found such a lovely woman to call his wife! Allie is sweet and bubbly and the perfect match to Mike's relaxed and fun side. It's easy to see can see that they both bring out the best in each other. We had a blast during their fall engagement session with their dog Sabrina. I'm so excited to share some of my favorites from their session and cannot wait to capture their big day next weekend!

Congratulations to them both on starting this new chapter together!

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Jessica & Bryan: Engagement Session, Inniswood Metro Gardens, Westerville, Ohio

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Jessica & Bryan: Engagement Session, Inniswood Metro Gardens, Westerville, Ohio

I loved working with Jessica and Bryan during their own engagement session at Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Ohio. The couple is getting married later this summer. We were blessed to have the perfect day for their session - the weather was gorgeous and many of the plants were in bloom. We got to explore some of the diverse areas of the park and shared some laughs along the way! Jessica has such a beautiful laugh and Bryan seems to know the right words to say to bring a smile to her face.

Congratulations to them both on their upcoming wedding! Enjoy some of my favorites from their session. Can't wait for their wedding this July!

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Gianna & Andrew Wedding: Our Lady of Victory & The Blackwell, Columbus, Ohio

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Gianna & Andrew Wedding: Our Lady of Victory & The Blackwell, Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State University Buckeye Alums Gianna and Andrew tied the knot! The two exchanged vows at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and celebrated with their loved ones at The Blackwell on OSU's campus. 

From our early consultations, the couple expressed their desire to have a wedding that highlighted their relationships with family and friends and their wedding day was just that! Family played a huge role in the wedding preparations, wedding party, ceremony, and the festivities of the day! We especially loved capturing all of the group dancing during the reception - it was truly a fun night for all!

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Erica & James Wedding: Lighthouse Ministries Church & Schiller Park, Columbus, Ohio

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Erica & James Wedding: Lighthouse Ministries Church & Schiller Park, Columbus, Ohio

Erica and James' 1st wedding anniversary is almost here! I can't believe it's already almost been a year since they said "I do".

The couple exchanged vows and held their reception at Lighthouse Ministries Church in Columbus, Ohio. A lot of thought went into all of the wedding details - from the homemade centerpieces to their wedding cake, Erica carefully selected and incorporated a lovely turquoise blue color, birch trees, and bird theme throughout her wedding decor. 

For their wedding party portraits, we ventured over to the nearby Schiller Park in German Village. There are so many great places for photographs there and we were able to use and capture the couple on the ivy covered stage - one of our favorite locations!

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Jane & Marty Engagement Session: Homestead Park, Hilliard, Ohio

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Jane & Marty Engagement Session: Homestead Park, Hilliard, Ohio

It's hard to believe that Jane and Marty's big day is just 10 days away! It's been a pleasure getting to know them both over this past year!

Over the years the couple has bonded over their love of fishing, old cars, and and antiques. These interests will be included in their wedding day decor, but for their engagement session we ventured to Homestead Park to highlight their interest in fishing! Jane is very creative and had some neat ideas for their session which included the fishing tackle box, fishing poles, and bobbers.

One of my favorite parts of their session was getting to see the infamous puzzle box that Marty had given Jane when he proposed. Marty had put the ring in the beautiful wood box, so naturally, we had to include it!

We got some great shots of the two of them together and even got some family photos with Marty's daughter Olivia. Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!  Can't wait for their big day next weekend!