rainbow bridge

Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Session with Bubba | Columbus, Ohio Photographer

Kendra has been a dear friend of mine for ten whole years. I was there when she first met her now husband, Randy. Randy came with a package deal - a chocolate lab named Bubba. Each time I came to visit them Bubba was there at my feet ready for lovings. We would sip coffee at their kitchen table with Bubba at our feet taking a snooze... with the occasional need for scratches. Over the years, that hasn't changed one bit. 

Rick (my husband) and I met them at their home and were quickly greeted by a barking, tail-wagging Bubba. His tail wagged with delight, but his limp told a different story. I often go into homes wondering how a session will go. Whether a pet will even be up to being photographed. Each time I'm amazed at how happy pets become in my presence and how well they manage to get around despite the pain. I followed Bubba to his backyard where he followed me around with a zillion treaties in my hand. We enjoyed soaking up the evening sun together and the sunset didn't disappoint. 

Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography
Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography

Seriously love this one in black and white. He kept looking at his mama. 

Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography
Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography

His ears got all floppy for a split second. We all laughed so hard when I showed them this photo.

Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography
Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography

"Oh Dad, when did you get here?" 

Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography

Dad is his favorite. 

Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography

I was looking at my camera when we were wrapping things up, and then this happened. You are such a good boy Bubba.

Grove City, Ohio Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography

Aging pets is one of those things you know is inevitable, but you avoid thinking about it until you absolutely have to think about it. What I hopefully gave to Kendra & Randy are not only precious photos of their sweet dog, but special memories that they can reminisce each time they look at these photographs. 

 

Contact me to inquire about a Rainbow Bridge session. *Limited availability*


Columbus, Ohio Photographer-Grove City, Ohio Photographer-Columbus Lifestyle Photography

Sweet Carly Sue || Columbus, Ohio Rainbow Bridge Pet Photography

I met the Light family a couple years ago when I was starting my photography journey. I met their three adorable children so full of joy. We had been keeping in touch through social media when I was tagged in a post about their sick pup. I was so grateful to have been tagged on Facebook to give the Light family a Rainbow Bridge photo session for their family and furbaby. Carly's photo session was scheduled quickly and we met up within a few days of chatting.

As it turns out I live about a half mile away from the Light family! I took my three minute drive to their home last week and was immediately greeted by Miss Carly Sue and her family. I prayed for good weather as it had been storming off and on for what seemed like the entire week leading up to our session. My prayers were answered and we were blessed with soft cloudy weather that evening. 

When you photograph pets you quickly realize that, like toddlers, they run the show. We went outside and let Carly pick the spot where she would want to be photographed. She walked to the front yard where she would frequently sit and wait for one of the kiddos to get home from school. That was that. We would have our session in their front yard. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge

Such a serious, sweet girl. I love this capture of her. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge

She loved watching the cars go by and looking at her family.

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge

She got to soak up some lovings from Mom & Dad.

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge

Her two-legged siblings wrote notes filled with love for her. 

She even got a special visit and some snuggles from Grandma & Grandpa. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge
Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge

You are so loved sweet girl. It was a pleasure meeting you & your kind soul. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus, Ohio Photographer | Ohio Pet Photography | Rainbow Bridge

"... and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart."


To learn more about Rainbow Bridge pet sessions click the button below to contact me.