Kamden's Dog and Owner Photo Shoot with Columbus Ohio’s Premiere Pet Photographer / by Holly Hildreth

Action shot of a Golden Doodle dog splashing in a creek during a professional pet photography session in central Ohio in the fall.

Your pup’s quirky antics and fun-loving disposition deserve to shine in a professional pet photography session. As an experienced dog photographer, I know how to bring out your pup’s unique personality so that it totally shines through in the photos. Whether your dog is goofy or serious, outgoing or shy, laid-back or energetic, I can capture it all. It’s that versatility that means that we can let your dog do whatever he wants during our time together, and you’ll walk away with jaw-dropping pet portraits after every session! As a testament to versatility in pet photography, I give you Kamden the Golden Doodle’s dog and owner photo shoot which had it all! Posed portraits, action shots, stunning sunsets, cute candids, and more.

Dog and owner photo shoot idea showing a smiling woman crouching down to pet her dog next to a creek bed in central Ohio.

While Kamden’s dog momma wanted the photo shoot to mainly focus on him by himself to celebrate his birthday, she also wanted to be sure we captured a couple candid shots of dog and owner together as a tribute to the beautiful friendship they have. There were so many sweet moments to capture; they made my job easy! I loved hearing about their story and how Kamden has been by his mom’s side through lots of big moments in life including a few moves across the country for work. It’s another great reminder that our dogs are there for us through thick and thin, offering unconditional love and endless tail wags when we need them most. A dog and owner photo shoot is a beautiful way to capture a visual legacy of your life together. These images are not just photos; they’re one-of-a-kind works of art of you and your dog.

Action shot of a golden doodle dog running next to a creek and toward the camera during a pet photography session in Columbus, Ohio
Beautiful pet portrait of a Golden Doodle by Ohio's best pet photographer Holly Hildreth

I think Kamden’s favorite part of his pet photo shoot was playing in the creek! The cool water didn’t faze him one bit. He splashed, leaped, and had an absolute blast. Whether standing still for a regal pose or mid-splash in action shots, Kamden showed off his playful yet composed personality like a professional dog model!

This location was the perfect spot for a dog photo shoot in the Columbus area. Having access to the creek, the slate cliffs, and colorful autumn leaves, meant we were certain to get amazing shots of an adventurous dog surrounded by the natural beauty of central Ohio. There’s just something so magical about incorporating water into your pet photography session—especially when it means your water-loving pup is having the time of his life like Kamden here!

Stunning professional dog photography of a golden doodle dog splashing in a creek in the autumn.
Golden Doodle dog having fun playing in water during a professional pet photography session in Columbus, Ohio
Professional pet photography of a golden doodle standing in a creek in central Ohio

After photographing in the creek bed, we moved to a tall prairie grass field area. This allowed us to get another background that looked really different from the photos we did in the creek. We started off with some more posed portraits of Kamden with the fall colors of the field.

Professional Dog Photography of a Golden Doodle surrounded by fall colors during a pet photo shoot in Ohio
Professional pet photography of a golden doodle dog standing in a field of tall grass in the late fall in Central Ohio
Woman smiles as she pets her golden doodle during a dog and owner photo shoot in Columbus, Ohio
Dramatic sunset pet photography in Columbus, Ohio showing a Golden Doodle dog looking at the sky
Woman smiles at the camera while hugging her dog during a dog and owner photoshoot in Columbus, Ohio

In addition to the candid photos, Kamden’s owner also wanted to get one nice formal posed portrait of her and her dog together for their Christmas card. While we didn’t have snow on the ground for a truly Christmas-y look, this dry prairie grass made for a nice neutral winter background with the warm golden hues from the setting sun shining through. I think this was the perfect dog and owner portrait for their Christmas card.

Cute golden doodle dog smiling at the camera during a professional pet photography shoot in Columbus, Ohio

Which Photo Is Your Favorite?

Kamden gave us so many fantastic shots that it’s hard to choose a favorite. Do you love the elegant, posed portraits? Or the joyful, splash-filled action moments best?

If you’re looking for the best pet photographer in Ohio for your dog and owner photo shoot, look no further! I would love to capture some beautiful portraits of your and your dog. Whether your pet is a calm poser or an energetic explorer, we’ll show their unique personality in every photo.