Dog Duo Brings the Fun to Their Pet and Family Photoshoot

These dogs were out to prove that family photo shoots don’t need to be stiff and boring!

There’s something truly special about photographing the bond between pets and their people. Dog and Owner photo shoots are all about capturing the love, laughter, and connection between you. One of the things that make these sessions so much fun is that dogs have the magic ability to instantly bring a smile to our faces and they help you relax and enjoy the moment.

Whether you're celebrating an exciting milestone like an engagement, looking to update your family photos, or just want to document the joy your dog bring to your everyday life, a pet and owner photoshoot is such a meaningful way to do it. And yes, it's way more fun than traditional family photos.

From the moment we started our session, Golden Retrievers Meli and Enzo brought the energy! With big smiles and plenty of personality, these two pups made my job easy (and hilarious). We focused on capturing natural moments—dogs being dogs, and humans being in the moment with them.

We got a mix of portraits: Some individual photos of each dog to show off their personality, some joyful action photos, a few posed family portraits, and lots of sweet candid in-between moments.

And of course, we wrapped things up with some fetch—because Enzo wouldn’t let us leave without showing off his pro ball skills! And I gotta’ say, I’m impressed!

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As a pet photographer, I offer playful, personality-packed photo sessions for you and your dog. I am based in New Albany, Ohio and service the Columbus metro.

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A Decade of Love: Rue’s Drizzly Day Adoption Anniversary Photo Shoot

Some stories come full circle in the most heartwarming way—and Rue’s is one of them.

Ten years ago, I first met Rue as a tiny pup alongside her littermates when I photographed them to help get adopted. (Spoiler alert: the camera worked its magic.) Fast forward a decade, and Rue is living her best life with her wonderful mom, who reached out to commemorate their tenth anniversary together with some updated portraits.

It’s not every day I get to photograph a dog I met as a puppy—let alone ten years later! Rue’s session felt extra special, knowing I had played a small role in the beginning of their journey together. And yes, of course I’m including a throwback to her original adoption photo shoot so you can see that adorable fuzzy face!

While I usually prefer clear skies and golden hour light, sometimes Mother Nature has other plans. Rue’s shoot came with a gentle drizzle, but rather than reschedule, we leaned into the moody atmosphere. The light rain actually brought a quiet magic to the images. Rue’s story is a reminder that adoption changes lives—and sometimes, so can a photo.