Gotchya Day

Dog Adoption Photo Shoot: Ed and Ellie in Columbus, Ohio by Holly Hildreth

Dramatic pet portrait of a yellow lab in a rose garden against a moody sky during a dog photo shoot in Columbus Ohio

Congratulations to Ed and Ellie who were recently adopted into the same amazing family! Their new family came to me for a fun "Gotchya Day” photo shoot to celebrate finalizing their adoption. Both of these sweet pups' stories tugged at my heart strings.

Ellie: From Toyless to Treasure Keeper

When Ellie the yellow lab was picked up from her previous owner, her new family was told she wasn’t interested in toys—and she had never even had one. Can you imagine? Fast forward to today, Ellie is all about her toys! She loves them so much that she carries one with her everywhere she goes. (I made sure to snap a picture as adorable proof that she’s making up for lost time!)

Cute yellow lab carrying a toy as she walks toward the camera during a professional pet photography session in Columbus Ohio during the Fall.
Amazing professional dog photography of a yellow lab dog sitting next to a red oak leaf hydrangea during a photo shoot in Columbus Ohio.
Cute yellow lab dog doing a head tilt and looking at the camera during a pet photo shoot in columbus ohio.

Ed: One Senior Dog’s Journey Home

A portrait of a senior mixed breed dog with brindle fur standing next to a red oak leaf hydrangea bush during a pet photography session in Columbus, Ohio.

Ed ended up at the shelter after his owner passed away. The future was not looking so great for this deaf 13 year old senior. That is until an amazing foster family stepped in and gave him a nice place to crash while he went through heartworm and Lyme disease treatment. His foster family fell in love with his gentle and loving demeanor, and they knew he was right where he was meant to be, so made things official by adopting him.

Funny photo of a dog with silly expression standing in yellow fall leaves during a dog photo shoot, by Columbus pet photographer Holly Hildreth
Pet Photo shoot of a senior dog standing next to a red Japanese Maple tree in the fall in Ohio.
A boxer-mix breed dog in a garden, walking toward the camera during a pet photo shoot in Columbus, Ohio

I am so happy that Ed and Ellie hit the jackpot with their new family, and will spend the rest of their days living like the king and queen they are.

Professional pet photography of two dogs standing in front of a red bush during a photo shoot in Columbus, Ohio

Book Your Gotcha Day Session Today!

Adoption stories like Ed and Ellie’s remind us of the transformative power of opening your heart and home to a new pet. If you’ve recently welcomed a pet into your home or want to celebrate a special milestone, I’d love to help you tell their story. Contact me today to schedule your own pet photography session in Columbus, Ohio!