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

Wedding

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Alex & Chad Wedding: The Club at Corazón, Dublin, Ohio

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Alex & Chad Wedding: The Club at Corazón, Dublin, Ohio

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!

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Hannah & Joel's Spring Wedding - Park of Roses & The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek, Columbus, Ohio

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Hannah & Joel's Spring Wedding - Park of Roses & The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek, Columbus, Ohio

Hannah & Joel Wedding

April 15th, 2016

Whetstone Park of Roses | Columbus, Ohio

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek | New Albany, Ohio

From the first moment I met Hannah and Joel at a bridal show, I loved everything about them. Hannah's laugh is contagious and she is one of the sweetest and most bubbly people you will ever meet. Joel's easy-going and positive style is a perfect match for her. The couple's love of food and cooking runs deep and connects them - it's actually how they met! They originally met while working together at Whole Foods. They both have a gift when it comes to food and flavors, and their culinary talents are exceptional! They've created a fabulous local food blog, "The Beard and The Baker" and have even been featured on Good Day Columbus. You can visit their website here and see some great tips, recipes, and local restaurant reviews here: http://www.thebeardandthebaker.com/

In addition to their love of the culinary world, two of the things Hannah and Joel value the most is their loved ones and truly living in the moment. When asked what their dream wedding would be like, they described it as having natural and fun vibes, a celebration of those closest to them, and like "a party where we happen to get married".

Their wedding day was just that - They were blessed with an amazingly warm and beautiful spring day in April for their ceremony at the Park of Roses. Everything about it was perfect! Flowers were blooming, the sky was blue, and Hannah looked stunning in her gown while Joel looked dapper in his suspenders. A close friend of the couple officiated their ceremony. After the ceremony, they headed to one of their favorite restaurants, The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek in Gahanna, for their reception. 

It was truly a pleasure getting to know them both in the year prior to their wedding and has been wonderful to see how their lives have continued to grow in their culinary pursuits and growing family! :-) I cannot wait to see what other adventures the future holds for them!

Enjoy some of my favorite photos from their big day!

Alex & Joaquin's Spring Wedding - Dublin Community Church & The Hilton Polaris, Columbus, Ohio

Alex & Joaquin's Spring Wedding - Dublin Community Church & The Hilton Polaris, Columbus, Ohio

There's no greater honor than to be asked by someone you know to capture them and their loved ones on one of the most important days of lives. I've had the pleasure of knowing the bride, Alex, since we were kids and was so excited to be a part of her and Joaquin's wedding day. It's always amazing to watch someone, especially someone you know as they say I do, and I couldn't be happier for Alex and her wonderful husband Joaquin!

The two exchanged vows at the beautiful Dublin Community Church in the heart of downtown Dublin, Ohio. Despite an interesting mix of Ohio Spring weather, we were able to make some beautiful portraits of the two of them outdoors in front of the church with some some EPIC shots where the wind picked up Alex's veil! They're some of my favorites from their day!

The reception followed at the Hilton Polaris's large ballroom. It was the perfect location and a wonderful gathering that highlighted the couple, their families, and dear friends. Alex and Joaquin wowed the crowd when they entered the reception with their first dance, which they had learned at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Just as breathtaking was the fabulous cake designed by Capital City Cakes!

We loved everything about their wedding day and cannot wait to see what the future holds for them! Enjoy some of my favorites from their big day!

Lindsay & Brian Wedding: Liberty Presbyterian Church & the Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio

Lindsay & Brian Wedding: Liberty Presbyterian Church & the Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio

Lindsay & Brian Wedding

March 19th, 2016

Liberty Presbyterian Church (Liberty Barn Church) | Delaware, Ohio

Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center | Columbus, Ohio

From the breathtaking views of the ceremony at Liberty Presbyterian Church in Delaware (aka the Liberty Barn Church), to their fun-filled wedding reception at the Annunciation Banquet & Conference Center in downtown Columbus, Lindsay and Brian's wedding was one to remember! The venues highlighted their love of the outdoors and their desire to have a wedding that highlighted the celebration with their family and friends. 

Liberty Barn Church is one of my favorite churches and is a popular choice for many engaged couples! The large wood beams and decor have an incredible way of making ceremonies both rustic and majestic. One of my favorite parts of the ceremony is when Lindsay was walked down the aisle by both her dad and step-dad! 

After the ceremony, the couple braved the cold for a beautiful bubble exit and some portraits outside the church, before heading downtown to the Hilton for some additional wedding party and couple portraits. 

The Annunciation Banquet and Conference is part of the iconic Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the heart of the Arena district and Short North. It's large dance floor was the perfect for Lindsay, Brian, and their guests to celebrate the night away!

We thoroughly enjoyed working with them both and cannot wait to see what the future holds for them!

Christina & David's Country-Themed Wedding: Overbrook Presbyterian Church & The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio

Christina & David's Country-Themed Wedding: Overbrook Presbyterian Church & The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio

It's hard to believe it's almost been a year since Christina and David's big day! We had so much fun capturing all of the celebrations during their county-themed wedding. They exchanged vows at the beautiful Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Columbus and their reception followed at The Boat House at Confluence Park, also in Columbus. It was a sunny, but slightly brisk spring day, but that didn't stop us from making some fabulous images of them and their loved ones.