Ash and Alder Photography

05/09/2026

Happy Dog Mom’s Day to the women with fur-covered leggings, camera rolls full of sleeping dog photos, and a sixth sense for hearing a suspicious silence from another room. 🐾🤍

The ones who know exactly which squeaky toy is “the good one.”
Who pack snacks, p**p bags, towels, backup towels, and somehow still forget their own water bottle.
Who celebrate gotcha days like birthdays and rearrange their entire bed around a snoring dog shaped cinnamon roll.

You are their safe place.
Their whole world.
Their favorite adventure buddy.

And someday, the photos you take together, muddy paws, gray muzzles, goofy smiles and all, become part of your family history in the most beautiful way.

So here’s to the dog moms:
The rescuers.
The trainers.
The treat dispensers.
The women who love dogs with their whole entire hearts.

Today belongs to you. 🌿🐶✨

Happy Dog Mom’s Day

05/09/2026

Happy Dog Mom’s Day to the women with fur-covered leggings, camera rolls full of sleeping dog photos, and a sixth sense for hearing a suspicious silence from another room. 🐾🤍

The ones who know exactly which squeaky toy is “the good one.”
Who pack snacks, p**p bags, towels, backup towels, and somehow still forget their own water bottle.
Who celebrate gotcha days like birthdays and rearrange their entire bed around a snoring dog shaped cinnamon roll.

You are their safe place.
Their whole world.
Their favorite adventure buddy.

And someday, the photos you take together, muddy paws, gray muzzles, goofy smiles and all, become part of your family history in the most beautiful way.

So here’s to the dog moms:
The rescuers.
The trainers.
The treat dispensers.
The women who love dogs with their whole entire hearts.

Today belongs to you. 🌿🐶✨

Happy Dog Mom’s Day

05/07/2026

I’ve been exploring something a little different lately…
fine art portraits of people.

Slowing things down. Being more intentional. Letting the mood, the light, and the connection do the talking instead of all the extra noise.

There’s something about this style that just clicks for me. It feels quieter. More thoughtful. More like creating something that lives beyond the moment.

But… if you know me, you know I couldn’t leave it there.
Because no matter how much I lean into photographing people… there’s always going to be a dog somewhere in the frame 🐾

It’s just who I am.
It wouldn’t be Ash and Alder without it.

So this is me exploring that balance,
the softness and storytelling of fine art portraiture… with the heart and soul that pets bring into our lives.

I’m still figuring out what this looks like and where it’s going,
but I do know this style resonates with me in a way I want to keep chasing.

So here’s to trying new things, trusting the pull,
and letting it evolve into whatever it’s meant to be. 🖤

04/21/2026

Last chance turned into a fighting chance. 🙏
Parvo treatment isn’t cheap—but her life is worth it.

If you can help, please do.

We were her last hope. 🙏

Her family was taking her home to die if we could not take her.

This is now the fourth puppy in the past month we’ve been asked to take in from emergency facilities —families seek help, only to learn it’s parvo and the cost of treatment is more than they can manage. And of course, we took all 4.

We are incredibly grateful for our parvo foster family who has opened their home to the recovery of these critical cases, and for our veterinarian team who helps at all hours—nights and weekends—to give these puppies a fighting chance.

A new treatment, Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody, is changing outcomes—helping puppies recover faster and with fewer complications. But it comes at a cost, often $400–$800 per puppy, plus supportive care - cost is driven by weight.

Here’s where we need help:

This is the first puppy in a litter of 7 to get sick. To treat her and protect the other six, we’re looking at approx $3,500 in medical costs. We can only treat what we have funds to cover.

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2AAPCDRZRMHNU

Donations can be made directly to Gahanna Animal Hospital 614-471-2201 - She is under Brown Puppy — Rico Pet Recovery. She did not get a name yet.

If you’re able to donate, or share—please help us try to save them. Every dollar truly makes a difference. 💛🐾

04/17/2026

👉 By next week, this will likely be gone. Peak bloom is here happening at Farms 🌷

And it won’t last.

Tulips are at their absolute best right now—and may not make it past this weekend.

If you’ve been thinking about it… don’t wait.

Comment TULIP for last remaining spots 🐾

04/11/2026

Your dog.
In a field of tulips. 🌷

That’s it. That’s the post.

Okay but seriously—

These only happen once a year, and they go fast.

If your dog has ever:
🐾 been adorable
🐾 been chaotic
🐾 existed

…they qualify 😄

🌷 Tulip sessions are now booking for Timbuk Farms tulip festival, now open and last only a couple of weeks.
👉 Comment TULIP and I’ll send you the info

04/09/2026

There’s a very specific kind of tired that only comes from a photoshoot… 🐾✨
Not just “nap time” tired… I’m talking full-on “we gave it everything we had and now we must melt into the nearest surface” tired.

After our session, their owner sent me the aftermath… and it was pure post-shoot bliss 😂

Sprawled out on the floor, using their favorite lamby as a pillow, soaking up the warmth of the sun like they had absolutely nothing left to give.

And honestly? That’s my favorite review.

Because what looks like “just photos” is actually:
🐾 a full mental workout
🐾 a whole lot of trust
🐾 and basically one long, very fun training session disguised as playtime

They showed up, they tried, they worked… and then they clocked out HARD.

10/10 effort.
0% battery remaining.
Would absolutely hire them again.

04/07/2026

🌷🎉 TULIP PET PHOTO CONTEST GIVEAWAY

The tulips are almost here 🌷…and they only last a couple of weeks.

✨This year I’m hosting a Tulip Pet Photo Contest Giveaway ✨

Because let’s be honest—
your dog would look ridiculously good in a field of flowers.

🏆 THE PRIZE:

One winning pet will receive:

🌷 A tulip field photoshoot
📸 3 professionally edited images
⏰ First pick of prime session dates

✨ + A complimentary studio session upgrade
(valid for a future date)

🎟️ HOW TO ENTER:
Like this post ❤️
Comment a photo of your pet 🐾
Tell me their name (bonus points for personality quirks 😄)
Follow my facebook and instagram pages

✨ Want extra entries?
Share this post to your story & tag me! Tag additional friends in the comments who you think might be interested. 1 extra entry per tag.

🌷 DETAILS:

• Located at Timbuk Farms in Granville during Tulip fest starting April 9th
• Pets must be comfortable on leash
• Winner chosen April 10th
• Session takes place during peak tulip bloom

Now here’s the part most people don’t realize…

Even if your pet doesn’t win 👇

🌷 Everyone who enters will get priority access to booking over general public.

And every year… these fill fast.

So drop your pet below 🐾
I can’t wait to see them 🌷✨