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!
Kristen and Joe tied the knot in June at the NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury, Ohio. Rain showers were predicted for most of the day, but luckily the raindrops held off until shortly after their outdoor ceremony. Once the rain subsided, we were excited that the couple was willing to venture outside again for some beautiful portraits of the two of them on the golf course. The ceremony was officiated by one of their childhood pastors and one of their cousins sang at the beginning of the ceremony. The reception was a ton of fun and it was neat capturing the couple and their guests show off their dance moves during the reception.
A special congrats to Kristen and Joe on what was truly a picture perfect day! It was an honor to work with you both and your families.
It's hard to believe that Kelly and Scott's wedding day is just a couple of months away! The couple has an appreciation for unique urban spaces in the Columbus area. With their downtown Columbus wedding, the pair decided to add some urban flair to their engagement session at the beautiful Schiller Park nestled in the heart of German Village. Not only does Schiller Park boast the quaint atmosphere that German Village is known for, but it's gardens are impeccably kept and the pond, bridge, and stage are breathtaking and make you feel like you're somewhere else. It's one of my favorite places for photographs, so I was thrilled to hear that they wanted to go there!
We had the perfect fall day for their session and enjoyed venturing through the park. I can't wait for their wedding in just a couple of months. Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!
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!
