13th Annual Dog Days of Summer Mini Session Fundraiser


2026 Dog Days of Mini Session Sign-ups are Closed

Can’t wait to work with everyone who signed-up!

Missed sign-ups, but still interested in a patriotic or lollipop session? Click here to contact Amanda.

Muschlitz Photography is excited to host our 13th Annual Dog Days of Summer (Dog-Friendly) Mini Sessions to benefit the local non-profit, Friends of the Shelter!

📅 Sessions will be held on Saturday, June 27th in our air-conditioned studio in Columbus, Ohio near Polaris Mall.

🎉 $25 from every session will be donated to Friends of the Shelter to help sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter to get well and find their forever homes!

This year’s theme celebrates the 4th of July and sweet treats with two playful backdrops:

  • 🇺🇸 Red, White, and Woof - a fun patriotic set celebrating America’s 250th birthday

  • 🍭 Lolli-pup Delight - a bright, colorful candy-inspired set complete with rainbow lollipops for dogs to enjoy

The sessions are designed primarily for dogs and their people, with the focus being on fun personality-filled portraits for the pups!

Spots are limited and must be booked in advance. Scroll below to learn more and reserve your spot before they fill up!


Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions

When: Saturday, June 27th - 9am-2pm

Where: Muschlitz Photography Studio

8884 Commerce Loop Dr, Columbus, OH

(2 Miles West of Polaris Mall)

What's Included:

- 15 Minute Summer Themed Studio Mini Session

-5 High Resolution Digital Images of Your Choice via Download

-1 Week Turnaround Time on Digital Images

- Reprint and Web Release

- Wall Art and Prints available for purchase online

Cost: $199

Interested in ALL of the images from your session? Upgrade to the full gallery of 20 images for $99 at time of booking or after your session.

Please Note: Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions are designed for 1–2 pets per time slot to ensure we have enough time to capture a beautiful variety of images. For families with 3 or more pets, I recommend booking 2 or more consecutive time slots for the best experience.


Friends of the Shelter - Columbus, Ohio

About Friends of the Shelter

Friends of the Shelter is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization established to fund the medical care of the sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is funded by the county budget and from funds generated through fees, such as dog licenses. However, these sources of funding are not sufficient to provide medical care for the shelter dogs that need more than basic services.  The Friends of the Shelter was formed in 2003 to save these sick or injured--but otherwise adoptable--dogs so they can be adopted into loving, forever families.

You can learn more about them here: https://www.friendsoftheshelter.org/


Enjoy 2 Summer Backdrops

🇺🇸 Red, White, and Woof

🍭 Lolli-pup Delight


Interested in a Session?

2026 Dog Days of Mini Session Sign-ups are Now Closed

Can’t wait to work with everyone who signed-up!

Missed sign-ups, but still interested in a patriotic or lollipop session? Click here to contact Amanda.

NOTE: In order to reserve your session time, payment is due in full at time of booking online. You'll be prompted during the scheduling process. 

Questions? Please contact me, email amanda@muschlitzphoto.com, or call or text 614-301-8579.

Not interested or available for a session? Still like to donate to the cause? Visit: http://www.friendsoftheshelter.org/donate