10 Best Columbus Family Photographers

Browning Photo specializes in capturing onsite photographs of families, children, and pets in the Columbus area including Lewis Center, Delaware, Westerville, and Columbus. Professional photographer, Lisa Browning, strives to create vibrant images that capture the true essence of life and loved ones. Photo sessions include a pre-session planning consultation, two hours of photography plus an in-person ordering session and design consultation. Clients reported “two paws up for an outstanding job on our pictures,” “the most precious photos for our family,” and “the best pictures I have of the girls.” The Columbus Dispatch Top Picks selected Browning Photo as the Number One Pet Photographer in 2016.

Based in downtown Columbus, Brynn Burke Photography specializes in family portraiture. Ms. Burke is a wife and mother who uses her lens to capture candid moments between family members in natural settings, including their homes and on location. The photographer's work is noted for its naturalism, using the sun's light and blending creams and whites with seasonal colors to produce organic images of families sharing their love. Ms. Burke also conducts sessions in her studio.

Erica Pitcock Photography is the creative work of an on-location, natural light photographer in Columbus specializing in newborn, baby, children, teens, and family photography. Erica offers portrait and newborn session packages that include the photographer’s time, talent, and travel, the on-location photo shoot, custom editing, and access to a minimum of 25 proofs in a private digital gallery. Prints and print packages are available for additional costs. Mini sessions are also available at a local park for children and families.

Jacquelyn Arora Photography LLC specializes in photographing families, children, and seniors at her Columbus studio or on location. Jackie offers custom portrait sessions with one-hour or 30-minute options for families. She has two choices for senior pictures ranging from one hour or two to three hours with one or more locations and outfits. Lifestyle sessions are photographed on location including hospital births, birthday parties, or other special events and are priced according to the event type and time requirements.

Karen Evans Pictures LLC is the photography of award-winning wedding and portrait photographer, Karen Evans. She is based in Columbus but willing to travel anywhere to photograph anyone. Karen specializes in weddings and engagements, families with pets included, and every kind of special event. She shoots a few select charitable events every year including Cakes for a Cause benefiting the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and Condom Couture at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Karen also does headshots for corporate clients and corporate events including annual meetings, alumni get-togethers, anniversary parties, and more.

Kimarie Martin Photography is the Columbus studio of professional photographer, Kimarie, with a focus on newborns, children, families, and special events. Kimarie offers a variety of packages to capture families at home, outdoors, or during special moments such as maternity, births, holidays, and more. She also works with commercial clients for modeling headshots and product photo shoots. Other options include senior portraits and collections including a variety of prints, albums, fine art canvas prints, digitals, and more. Special pricing for bar and bat mitzvahs are available upon request.

Sarah Cropper Photography, LLC is a studio in Columbus specializing in the photography of newborns, expecting mamas, children, and families. Sarah prefers soft, neutral colors and natural lighting to place the focus on the baby and offers two types of newborn sessions with limited props or no props at all. Sarah’s love for animals has inspired her to create a unique project called Rainbow Bridge to offer families a complimentary photo session to capture the final days of their beloved pets. A limited number of sessions are available each year.

Mike at Shutterhead Studios has been taking pictures of people for more than 10 years. He’s not big on “posing,” so to speak, but rather creating comfortable spaces for families to interact and be themselves with each other. He believes that empowering people to let their personalities shine facilitates an incredibly authentic and endearing final product. Most of Mike’s clients return year after year, never tiring of the honest, artful, timeless photographs he creates. His vision and professionalism is unique and refreshing, and his love for the work he does glows in every finished set of pictures.

Tammy Dean Photography in Columbus showcases the portraiture of professional photographer, Tammy Dean. Tammy specializes in photo sessions for newborns, children, families, and special events with special mini sessions available for established clients or through individual portrait parties held throughout the year. She also offers Shine Bright sessions with a vision to capture the unique beauty of young teenagers as solo events or as the centerpiece of a party.

Vision & Style Photography is one of the top rated wedding photography teams in Columbus specializing in weddings, family, and senior portraits. Rashad and Arica are professional photographers with years of experience in capturing those special moments in life. Wedding packages are customized to the client’s specifications and priced accordingly. Portrait sessions include the photographer’s expertise and editing of the images with several options available for creating the perfect photographic art including wall galleries, signature albums, metal prints, and more. Clients reported “one of the best choices I made for my wedding,” “pictures were absolute perfection,” and “very professional, creative, and great with kids.”