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

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Alicia Beauty & Bridal Glam the Dress Portraits: Studio, Gahanna/Columbus, Ohio

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Alicia Beauty & Bridal Glam the Dress Portraits: Studio, Gahanna/Columbus, Ohio

It was such an honor to welcome past wedding client Alicia and her husband to the studio for her Beauty and Bridal Glam the Dress Portrait Session! We love being able to provide this experience to women to help them celebrate themselves and make images they'll treasure forever.

Not only were we able to capture her in her fabulous wedding dress, a 2015 Princess Tianna style from Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Bridal Collection by Alfred Angelo Bridal, but we were able to photograph her in a couple of her other favorite dresses. Be sure to check out the video and images below for a sneak peak behind the scenes of her portrait session. 

Hair & Make-up provided by local artist Leigh Ann of Make You, www.makeyou614.com. 

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Sarah & Brian Engagement Portrait Session: Park of Roses, Clintonville/Columbus, Ohio

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Sarah & Brian Engagement Portrait Session: Park of Roses, Clintonville/Columbus, Ohio

Brian and Sarah are preparing to tie the knot in just a few weeks! It's been so much fun getting to know them over the past year and with their wedding right around the corner, I wanted to feature their engagement session! 

The couple met at work when Brian was training Sarah at that job. Shortly after, Brian switched positions and moved to Columbus. Their relationship blossomed and they now both live here in Columbus. They're truly a perfect match - their witty and creative personalities compliment each other so well and it's easy to see their connection when you see them together.

I was so excited when they selected the Park of Roses for their engagement session. June is the peak month for roses at the park - the park actually has a Rose Festival every June. The gardens were in full bloom for their portraits.

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Roh Beauty Portrait Session: Studio, Columbus, Ohio

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Roh Beauty Portrait Session: Studio, Columbus, Ohio

It was such an honor to work with Roh in studio to celebrate her recent retirement and upcoming 65th birthday! Roh wanted to have beautiful recent photographs of herself to capture this exciting time in her life. She not only wanted the images for her own enjoyment, but as a timeless keepsake to share with her family.

It was such a treat to work with her in the studio and provide Roh with the full pampered experience with Hair and Make-up by local artist Leigh Ann of  Make You, www.makeyou614.com. We had a lot of fun featuring some of her favorite outfits, scarves, and hats. Enjoy this behind the scenes look at her Beauty Session experience and some of our favorite images of her. 

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Briana & Steve Winter Wedding: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Downtown Columbus, Ohio

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Briana & Steve Winter Wedding: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Downtown Columbus, Ohio

Briana and Steve exchanged their wedding vows in a beautiful winter themed wedding in January at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The Convention Center ballrooms have recently been renovated and they have some incredible lighting options that gave both the ceremony and reception a really neat "winter" themed ambiance.

Not only were we able to enjoy some unique spaces inside the Convention Center for portraits, but we were able to take the bride and bridesmaids over to the Hilton where we were able to make some beautiful images in their hotel and on the glass walkway leading to the Convention Center. The ceremony was officiated by Jared, a dear family friend of Briana. The reception was lively with a lot of dancing - it was definitely a special day with lots of celebration! 

A big congratulations to Briana and Steve as they start this next chapter together!

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Melissa: Beauty & Bridal Glam the Dress Portrait Session - Studio, Columbus, Ohio

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Melissa: Beauty & Bridal Glam the Dress Portrait Session - Studio, Columbus, Ohio

We had a blast working with past wedding client Melissa during her Beauty and Bridal Glam the Dress Portrait Session at the studio! So excited to share a behind the scenes look featuring Melissa's session! I love being able to provide this experience to women to help them celebrate themselves and make images they'll treasure forever.

For her session, Melissa wanted to be photographed in her favorite dress, her wedding dress! It was such a treat to capture her in her wedding gown one more time. She also got to play with an elegant look pairing our black tulle shirt with a black top and some jewelry. Be sure to check out the video and images below for a sneak peak behind the scenes of her portrait session.