The Rumors are true, Stevie Nicks totally rocked her recent birthday photo shoot. Her sunny Don’t Stop (feeding me peanut butter) disposition made her the stuff of Dreams to photograph. This Gold Dust Woman was once a shy puppy mill castaway, but she wants you to know that she's Never Going Back, because sometimes in life you gotta Go Your Own Way. Now Stevie's thrilled to be living life off The Chain ( how many Fleetwood Mac references can I cram in one post?
Stevie’s owner wanted to do a photo shoot to celebrate her dog’s birthday. After not having the best start in life, this rescue dog is now living her best life, which includes being spoiled with a photo shoot!
For this session we used Rose Run Park in New Albany, Ohio. The roses were in full bloom, which made for a beautiful setting. All those roses give a few of the photos an Alice in Wonderland garden vibe!
While this photo shoot was supposed to be just of Stevie, I snuck a photo of Stevie and her mom together having a sweet moment in the garden.
Besides photographing in the rose garden, we also took a walk on the path through the woods. This gave us a great opportunity to get some different backgrounds so that it almost looks like the sessions was in 2 different parks!
As we walked through the wooded area of the park, I took advantage of a tree stump. I had Stevie perched on top of the stump, and then I got down low and used a wide angle lens to get the blue sky and dog in the same shot.
Afterwords we circled back toward the New Albany library garden and caught the tail end of golden hour there. I love that we didn’t have to go far to get so many different “looks” from this park.
But, regardless of where you have your dog’s photo shoot, the main thing is capturing your pup’s spirit and unique personality and the million little things that make them who they are.
Celebrating your dog’s birthday with a photo shoot is a fun and unique gift for you both. Hiring a professional pet photographer adds a special touch to the celebration. A professional knows how to capture your dog's personality in a way that highlights their individual characteristics. Photographers who specialize in working with animals understand how to keep your dog happy, engaged, and comfortable throughout the session.
Lighting plays a crucial role in photography, and it can turn an ordinary moment into a breathtaking work of art. Professionals pet photographers are equipped to handle these elements with skill, ensuring that every shot looks stunning—no easy task when it comes to lighting a moving subject. Dog models are way less predictable than human models. Hiring an experienced pet photographer who specializes in dog photography is essential to making sure get incredible images and also have a positive, stress-free experience. Afterall, this is your pet’s birthday—it’s a joyful occasion! We’ll do whatever we can to make sure your dog has a blast during her photo shoot. They may even have so much tail-wagging fun during our session that they fall asleep smiling during the ride home.
If you’re in Columbus and looking to commemorate your dog’s birthday, a tailored pet photo shoot is a fun, meaningful, and unique way to celebrate your dog. To book your dog’s birthday photos, CLICK HERE to get started!