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

Dog Portraits

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8th Annual Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions - Whetstone Park of Roses - Columbus, Ohio

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8th Annual Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions - Whetstone Park of Roses - Columbus, Ohio

It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 years since we started our annual, Dog Days of Summer Mini Session Fundraiser! We are so blessed to be able to host this fun event helping dog owners get great photographs with the special dogs in their lives, all while giving 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 8th Annual Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser was a success and with local support, we were able to raise $1,000 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.

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Spring Family & Pet Portrait Session - Puppy Dog In-Home Portraits - Columbus, Ohio

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Spring Family & Pet Portrait Session - Puppy Dog In-Home Portraits - Columbus, Ohio

I love all dogs, but it’s hard not to melt when meeting a new puppy! I recently had the honor of capturing Yorkie puppy Teeghan and his siblings Piper, Fozzie, and Bennie with their moms, Ashley and Steph. Teeghan had just been welcomed home the week before his portrait session and Ashley wanted to make sure that he got his ‘close-up’ while he was still a young pup! I’m so glad we were able to capture him with my camera when I did, as he’s been growing fast!

It was such a treat to photograph them at their home. In-home sessions are an incredible way of capturing your loved ones somewhere that is special to you and to make a new memory in your home! Pets are a such an important part of the family, and it’s always an honor to capture them as a family member, not just a pet. We made some great photographs of the dogs, as well as with their person.

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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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"Dakota" Dog & Family Studio Portrait Session - Gahanna/Columbus, Ohio

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"Dakota" Dog & Family Studio Portrait Session - Gahanna/Columbus, Ohio

The winter months have me reflecting on some of my favorite sessions from this past year. Absolutely loved everything this session with Dakota, a Golden Retriever, and his family in the studio. It was such an honor to capture their love and Dakota's beautiful personality. Dogs are truly a member of the family and as such, they should be photographed like one. Enjoy a few of my favorites from their session!

2016 Howliday Bazaar Dog Portraits - Benefiting Friends of the Shelter

2016 Howliday Bazaar Dog Portraits - Benefiting Friends of the Shelter

2016 Howliday Bazaar Dog Portraits - Benefiting Friends of the Shelter

November 19th, 2016

Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center | Columbus, Ohio

For the past 3 years, we've had the honor of being the photographer for the local non-profit Friends of the Shelter's Annual Howliday Bazaar! This is one of our favorite events to photograph! The bazaar is a fundraiser a mix of pet themed craft and gift items, yummy baked goods for yourself and your pet, and you can even bring your pet and have their photo taken with Santa or a snowy scene. All proceeds from the bazaar are used to help sick and injured dogs at the shelter to get the medical care they need to become well and find their forever home. 

You can learn more about Friends of the Shelter and the dogs they've helped here:  http://www.friendsoftheshelter.org/

I wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported this year's Howliday Bazaar at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Between everyone who donated items for the sale, baked, shopped, had photos taken and donated financially, this year's bazaar raised $5,700! 

We love meeting so many of your and your pets at this wonderful event. :-D Enjoy a few of our favorite photographs from the "Howliday Portraits" and see the full gallery online here: http://www.mpproofs.com/howliday-bazaar-2016