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.
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!
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.
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.
Miss Olivia has reached her 6 month milestone! We had so much fun welcoming her back to the studio to capture her at this age. She's such a happy and beautiful baby! 6 months is one of my favorite ages to photograph little ones - their personalities really start to show. Enjoy some of my favorites of sweet Olivia!
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!
We wrapped up 2016 and started the year off right with an engagement session for one of our spring wedding couples, Whitney and Greg! The pair's relationship has been growing for the past few years and they are set to tie the knot this May! The two braved a beautiful, but chilly day at one of my all-time favorite locations, Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve, before heading to the studio for some indoor photos as well.
Even though it was my first time meeting Greg, it was easy to see the special connection they both share. The session was authentic and fun - they know just how to make each other giggle and it was so nice to get to know them a little better. I enjoyed capturing their love and beautiful connection. I can't wait to capture their big day in just a few months!
