Are you ready for fall mini sessions?! I sure am! NOW BOOKING Fall Mini Sessions! Let me help you take care of your family photos. I make the whole process as quick and painless as possible, so that all you have to do is show up and enjoy a leisurely walk through a beautiful location! From easy online booking, help with outfits and colors, and any other questions you might have, I’ve got you covered.
I can’t WAIT to capture sweet moments with you and your loved ones amidst the gorgeous colors of fall. You know that I LOVE to capture your genuine moments of connection and joy – and all in a relaxed, fun, NO STRESS atmosphere. This is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the amazing colors, the perfect temps as the heat begins to cool down, and enjoy this moment in time with your favorite people. Oh and your family too. Haha 🙂
And yes – I will have rain dates in case of crazy weather!
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Summer wildflower sessions are open for booking! This location is fantastic – a beautiful greenhouse, an acre of wildflowers and manicured flower beds, fences and benches and more! We LOVE shooting here, it’s the perfect summer spot to capture warm, happy memories with your loved ones. Summer mini sessions are quick and low stress – perfect for kiddos, pets, and anyone else with a short attention span! There are limited time slots and these will go fast!
You`ve been meaning to book a family photographer for… a while now. 😅
But pricing feels all over the place — one photographer charges $200, another charges $1,500 — and you`re not sure what you`re actually paying for.
Swipe through for an honest breakdown of what family photos cost in Columbus, Ohio, what`s actually included, and how to make sure you`re getting the most out of your investment. ✨
No salesy stuff. Just real info to help you make the right call for your family.
Because these years go fast — YES, great photos are worth taking and holding onto. 🤍
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I adore this family! I met them for the first time last fall, and I really love our sessions together.
Do you want to know something? Little Mia wasn`t excited about pictures, and Eli was coming off a cold and didn`t feel well. Did we still get great photos? YES. Did it take a few minutes to let the kiddos warm up and start to have fun? YES. Did we still get some "real life" pictures where not everyone is perfectly smiling? Of course. And that`s perfectly okay. We know what to do and how to roll with it, and how to still get great photos.
Thank you Deanna and Steven and kiddos! We had a fantastic spring session with you all!
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Can I just say how much I love doing shoots with dogs? Weston and Bishop were SUCH sweethearts, and behaved perfectly – I can say the exact same about their owners!! 🙂 🙂 We had an amazing time, perfect weather, and puppy snuggles…. the best. Thank you Kate and Ian for a wonderful session with your boys!!!
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My amazing, beautiful girl graduated last weekend and I couldn`t possibly be more proud of her. My sister @voyagingvu took this photo of her as we were getting ready to take a family pic, and I absolutely love it! More Cap & Gown pics coming soon!
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I absolutely loved this spring session – I love this family! After meeting so many years ago at church, and our girls playing soccer together over the years, it means a whole lot to me to catch up with them. What a gorgeous day we had at the park of Roses!
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Another absolutely beautiful session with this amazing family! Giada`s smiles MELTED me. She was so joyful on this gorgeous day, and it was such a pleasure to capture it. Seeing them every year means so much to me, and I love our sessions together!
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It was so much fun to take photos of Audrey and her gorgeous friends for her senior prom! I am blessed beyond belief with this girl. The moments pass quickly but I am so grateful for each one. Love you Audrey – so glad you had a blast at prom! <3
Oh these sweet moments as a family! On mother`s day weekend, as my oldest is coming up on high school graduation in a few short weeks, I`m reminded constantly of how precious these moments together are.
This was such a sweet, fun session, and Lella was absolutely adorable! It was so fun to see her enjoy the farm. Happy Mother`s Day to GORGEOUS Faith! I am so happy for you and your sweet family to welcome another baby girl soon!!
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Oh these sweet faces! Exploring Cooper`s Knoll Farm with this beautiful family was nothing short of WONDERFUL. The twins absolutely loved it. Just seeing the joy on Juniper`s face as she discovered the chickens was priceless. I was so tickled when Teddy claimed the dirt pile as his own domain. We had such a great time. Gosh, I love my job!
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Spring minis got an upgrade this year, and I am in love. We had the great pleasure of shooting at Cooper`s Knoll Farm, where we snuggled baby goats, bunnies, miniature donkeys and even brushed Darla, a sweet highland cow! Rynee and Emersyn had a blast! I think Emersyn may have loved snuggling Peppermint the baby goat best, but the bunny was a close second. Either way – many snuggles were had.
Thank you Jena & Richard (and Emma!) at Cooper`s Knoll Farm – you all are THE BEST.
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This session was a dream. I got to share the barn that I love with a senior who also LOVES horses. The farm worked its magic and the whole evening was wonderful! It was such a joy to watch Haylee in her element. She works on a farm with horses and it was obvious how comfortable she was around them. She even got to ride sweet Tucker which was a real treat. She`ll be going to Otterbein University to study equine therapy (I believe – correct me if it`s something else horse related, Haylee!) and I could not be more excited for her!! Congrats Haylee – your future is so bright!!!
When you trust me with your vision, I take it seriously! This gorgeous family really wanted tulips in their spring family session, and Inniswoods did not disappoint! We had MAYBE a two week window to catch the beautiful blooms. We had a BLAST – what an amazing session. Thank you Erik, Ashley and your wonderful kiddos for these precious memories!
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My favorite senior sessions are often the ones where the senior isn’t super excited about photos! Why? Because when they end up having a lot of fun, enjoying their session, and feeling relaxed and comfortable, it’s that much more rewarding when we get the real smiles 🥰✨
J A C K – SENIOR of 2026! Jack absolutely nailed this session. He wasn`t sure he`d enjoy doing photos but ended up having a blast and is a natural in front of the camera! I`m so excited for his very bright future in firefighting! He`s already doing amazing things and there is zero doubt that he will keep right on WINNING. Thanks for the wonderful time Jack (and Kelly)!!! It was such a joy!!
Family photos are so special. Every single family session means SO much to me. To have the chance to freeze this moment in time for you. I know how fast my own kids have grown… I have a graduating SENIOR this year, y`all. I feel like she just entered high school, but here we are… 2 months from graduating high school.
Don`t miss these moments in front of the camera with your kids. These memories mean the world as the years go on.
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Top 10 Locations for Family Photography in Columbus Ohio
Let’s face it, there are hundreds of beautiful locations for family sessions in the Columbus metro area! When it comes down to it, a good photographer can make any old place look cool with the right sort of angle, composition, and depth of field. All that to say, when you’ve been in the business of taking photos with families since 2012 like I have (how is this even possible?!?!), you are always on the lookout for new spots to shoot in. I don’t have my own studio (maybe one day!) and usually prefer to shoot outdoors, so the location possibilities are endless. This small list is a mix of newer spots I’ve found and loved and some old favorites. I hope photographers and clients alike find it useful! Here are my top 10 locations for family photography in Columbus, Ohio!
1. Be Changed Studios
Location: Westerville Website: https://www.bechangedstudio.com/ What I love: Fantastic natural light, lots of photo nooks, updated seasonal decor
What’s NOT to love?! This location is actually three separate studios rented out by the hour: the Loft, the Barn, and the Camper. All are decorated in a beautiful, warm, modern farmhouse style with whitewashed walls and neutral furniture. The Loft and Barn are stocked with seasonal props and greens/flowers, studio backdrops, and many little vignettes to shoot in. Natural light streams through the large windows, even on cloudy days. There are restrooms in each! The owners are fantastic. I really love this place, and it’s 100% worth the money when you need an indoor studio to shoot in!
This beautiful place is a photographer’s dream! And no wonder, it is owned by a wonderfully talented photographer! The property has two separate studios that are rented out by the hour: the Greenhouse and the Barn, both surrounded by 2 acres of manicured gardens and fields of wildflowers. I haven’t had the chance to shoot here yet, but I have many sessions booked for the coming months when wildflowers are blooming! The booking process was easy and straightforward, and the property’s rules clearly stated. I’m SO excited to shoot here! Come back soon to see lots of photos I’ll be sharing from this location.
This park is a tried and true favorite. The gardens are gorgeous and well cared for year round, with many seasonal plants and displays. There are so many great spaces for photos, including the rose garden, the secret garden, the gazebo, the waterfall, multiple bridges, the tree house… the list goes on! The wonderful mix of buildings, gardens, and natural foliage make this the perfect place for capturing family photos.
Location: Westerville Website:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/ What I love: Quaint old town vibes, lots of color and texture, beautiful store fronts
I’ll never tire of shooting in Uptown. The historic brick buildings, tree lined streets, colorful store fronts, and tucked away alleys provide a diverse and appealing backdrop. There are little photo vignettes everywhere you look! I love the pots overflowing with colorful flowers hanging from streetlamps and placed along the walkways during the warmer months. The shops and restaurants are fanstastic… Not to mention, there are TWO great coffee shops to choose from, which pretty much makes it a perfect place to me.
Highbanks is probably my favorite metro park to shoot in, mainly due to the easy river bed access. Shooting in a river bed or on the shore gives so many beautiful texture and background options, and is something different from other parks around. And isn’t flowing water so lovely and calming? It’s nice to dip our feet in the water during hot temps as well. Highbanks also offers many beautiful walking paths, wooded areas, and fields of tall grasses and flowers.
Location: Bexley Website:https://bexley.org/jeffreymansion/ What I love: Historic setting, mix of manicured and natural foliage, large picturesque outdoor staircase
The grounds of this estate are gorgeous. Not only is the building itself elegant and beautiful, but the surrounding outbuildings and park are just as perfect. Wooded areas, stone walls and sweeping staircases, and tucked away gardens are just a few of the lovely areas to explore. The inside of the building is able to be rented out for events, but the outside and grounds are on public property and available for use anytime!
This location has it all. The beautiful restored white barn, elegant brick outbuildings, a serene pond and bridge, and grassy field stretching out from the property. It really is a photographer’s dream! This is a public park, but the barn hosts many private events. There are open public hours in which you can shoot indoors, however! This location is beautiful at any time of year, even in winter. You can’t go wrong choosing this one.
Location: Pataskala Website: https://www.coopersknollfarm.com/ What I love: Country farm, various adorable farm animals: highland cows, miniature donkeys, goats, rabbits, and more!
I love this place so very much. Cooper’s Knoll Farm is an incredible petting zoo farm owned by a wonderful family, Jena and Richard Cooper, who pour so much love and care into their animals, staff, community, and visitors. They have lots of community events, home school classes, farm tours, petting zoo days, and more. Farm animals are typically included in my photo shoots: highland cows, miniature donkeys, and sometimes goats or other farm animals! The owners or staff are present for the entire shoot to oversee the animals and keep them fed while we are there. This is a fantastic and fun option for family photos!
See more of this location in my sessions at Cooper’s Knoll Farm: Here, here, and here!
9. The Granville Inn
Location: Granville Website:https://granvilleinn.com/ What I love: Beautiful grounds, historic buildings, charming old town vibes
The Granville Inn is an elegant historic hotel surrounded by the quaint streets and colorful shop windows of Granville. Directly across the street is the Buxton Inn, a charming inn and tavern filled with lots of character and history!
Location: Columbus Website: https://parkofroses.org/ What I love: Manicured gardens, mix of structures & foliage, lots of photo nooks
Another tried and true favorite, the Columbus Park of Roses will never disappoint. The beautiful rose gardens stretch out across the grounds, with wrought iron gazebos, a gorgeous fountain, and other timeless structures sprinkled throughout. There is no shortage of unique foliage and photo nooks here!
I hope you’ve enjoyed my Top 10 Locations for Family Photography in Columbus Ohio. If you have locations I should add to the list, drop me a reply or Contact Me – I’d love to hear your thoughts!
NOW BOOKING Spring Mini Sessions! I can’t WAIT to capture sweet moments with you and your loved ones amidst the warmth and fresh blooms of spring! You know that I LOVE to capture real moments of joy with you and your loved ones – and all in a relaxed, fun, NO STRESS atmosphere. Sarah and I have a blast no matter what session we are in, but there is something so special about spring after what feels like ENDLESS months of cold and gloom!! This is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the amazing warmth that we’ve been waiting so many months for, not to mention the new life bursting out around us!! And yes – I will have rain dates in case of crazy weather!
Time passes SO quickly and this stage of life is fleeting – don’t wait another moment for fresh, beautiful, warm images of those you love! (Also – don’t forget to join my VIP email list to get special offers, exclusive discounts, and first dibs on time slots for all mini sessions! JOIN HERE!)
