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

Columbus Ohio Wedding

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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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Alex & Chad Wedding: The Club at Corazón, Dublin, Ohio

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Alex & Chad Wedding: The Club at Corazón, Dublin, Ohio

High School sweethearts, Alex and Chad, tied the knot in a gorgeous wedding ceremony and reception at The Club at Corazón in Dublin, Ohio. The two met in junior high and started dating in High School. Their relationship blossomed and they both went down to Athens to Ohio University for undergrad.

Growing up together, they have a very special bond that's easy to see. The couple works incredibly hard at each endeavor, but they also make time to find the fun in life and their positive attitudes, smiles, and laughter are contagious. :-)

They got engaged their junior year of college, and after 3 years of planning their dream wedding became a reality! Everything about their wedding day was picture perfect. They had fallen in love with the rustic Italy feel of indoor and outdoor spaces at Club at Corazón. The morning was drizzly, but the weather gave way to beautiful blue skies and puffy clouds for their ceremony. 

Every detail had so much thought. From their purple and green color scheme, to their large photo collage, to the surprise custom first dance, their wedding details made their day very memorable. Since they have so many memories from their college days, they very creatively included OU in their wedding decor and table numbers. All of their guests had a a wonderful time, keeping the dance floor packed until it was time for their sparkler send-off! 

A special congrats to Alex and Chad and their quickly approaching anniversary. It was so much fun working with them both and their families. I cannot wait to see what other adventures the future holds for them!

Lindsay & Brian Wedding: Liberty Presbyterian Church & the Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio

Lindsay & Brian Wedding: Liberty Presbyterian Church & the Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio

Lindsay & Brian Wedding

March 19th, 2016

Liberty Presbyterian Church (Liberty Barn Church) | Delaware, Ohio

Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center | Columbus, Ohio

From the breathtaking views of the ceremony at Liberty Presbyterian Church in Delaware (aka the Liberty Barn Church), to their fun-filled wedding reception at the Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center in downtown Columbus, Lindsay and Brian's wedding was one to remember! The venues highlighted their love of the outdoors and their desire to have a wedding that highlighted the celebration with their family and friends. 

Liberty Barn Church is one of my favorite churches and is a popular choice for many engaged couples! The large wood beams and decor have an incredible way of making ceremonies both rustic and majestic. One of my favorite parts of the ceremony is when Lindsay was walked down the aisle by both her dad and step-dad! 

After the ceremony, the couple braved the cold for a beautiful bubble exit and some portraits outside the church, before heading downtown to the Hilton for some additional wedding party and couple portraits. 

The Annunciation Banquet and Conference is part of the iconic Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the heart of the Arena district and Short North. It's large dance floor was the perfect for Lindsay, Brian, and their guests to celebrate the night away!

We thoroughly enjoyed working with them both and cannot wait to see what the future holds for them!