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

Creekside Park & Plaza

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Reesie and Anya Dog Portrait Session - Studio and Creekside Park and Plaza - Gahanna, Ohio

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Reesie and Anya Dog Portrait Session - Studio and Creekside Park and Plaza - Gahanna, Ohio

It’s no secret, pet portraits, especially dog portraits, have a special place in our hearts and we love capturing pets with their people. Last month we had the honor of photographing Anya and her dog Reesie. Reesie is a Beaglier, (a Beagle/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), and is an absolute delight! She was laid back, very sweet, and a natural for the camera, especially if some tasty treats were involved.

Reesie is Anya’s self described “canine soulmate” and it was easy to see the special connection that they both have. Anya has had Reesie since she was 4 months old and will be celebrating Reesie’s 12th birthday this June!

We started their portrait session indoors at our studio before heading to Creekside Park and Plaza in Gahanna for additional photos outdoors. We were able to capture a great blend of studio portraits and also the beautiful winter snowy landscape in Ohio. I loved every second of working with Anya and Reesie and am grateful for the opportunity to meet them and capture the love and bond that they share.

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Aaron's Fall High School Senior Portrait Session - Creekside Park & Plaza - Gahanna, Ohio

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Aaron's Fall High School Senior Portrait Session - Creekside Park & Plaza - Gahanna, Ohio

Fall is a popular season for portraits, including High School Senior Portraits! Class of 2021 High School Senior, Aaron, joined us this past fall for his own senior portrait session. Aaron wanted to capture the outdoors and take advantage of the beautiful fall foliage. We ventured to Creekside Park and Plaza in Gahanna for his session because of the variety of backdrop options all within a short walking distance.

It’s always such an honor to work with High School Seniors and their families as they enter their senior year. Senior year is always an exciting time as they grow from a curious child to an adult with so many aspirations for what lies ahead.They’re one of our favorite things to photograph - it’s often the first time that a person gets to be the full focus of their very own portrait session and a one-of-a-kind experience.

Enjoy some of my favorite photographs from his senior portrait session! We wish Aaron luck as he wraps up his senior year and prepares for his next adventure after high school!

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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!