Holly Hildreth Photography

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Holly Hildreth Photography Columbus, Ohio, area pet photographer offering one-of-a-kind, stunning pet portraits Holly graduated with honors in the spring of 2012 with a B.S.

Holly Hildreth creates humorous and memorable images of animals in their element. She captures her subjects at the decisive moment, delivering intimate, yet spontaneous moments that would otherwise go unnoticed. Through the use of dynamic colors, precise timing, and a mastery of light, Holly is committed to creating unique, quirky images that stand apart from the rest of the advertising and editorial worlds. Holly's work with animals really picked up in July of 2010 when she got a corgi puppy named Stoli. Stoli's goofball personality photographed surprisingly well, and Holly was soon asking everyone she knew to bring their dog into the studio for a session. Holly's dog portraiture work has been featured many different places—you can see her photos on several ad campaigns or even printed on 7 Hallmark greeting cards that are now for sale in their line. Holly is a graduate of the professional photography program at the University of Central Missouri. in Media and Commercial photography. Holly now resides in the Columbus, Ohio, area. Holly specializes in animal portraiture, primarily dogs, for advertising and personal portrait uses. Besides photographing animals, Holly pushes herself to have a diverse portfolio, shooting everything from small products, lifestyle portraits and senior pictures, to nature and scenic work. Holly loves a photographic challenge—there is no job too big. For more information, to inquire about pricing, or set up an appointment, please call or email.

It's been 1 year since we lost Brisket, and what an incredibly difficult year it has been.The call came at 4:50am. "I'm ...
10/02/2026

It's been 1 year since we lost Brisket, and what an incredibly difficult year it has been.
The call came at 4:50am. "I'm so sorry, there's nothing anyone can do. Get here as quickly as you can if you want to say goodbye". I don't think we said a single word to each other as we raced to MedVet. We were both in shock. It didn't feel real. It STILL doesn't feel real. We got there in time to say goodbye, but his needs were so immense that we weren't able to pick him up or take him out of the kennel, but we held his paw and kissed his head and told him we loved him while they helped him pass. The whole thing still weighs very heavily on me.
I miss him every day.

09/28/2026

My 3rd educational video for Godox Global is out! Come behind the scenes with me on this action-packed pet photoshoot.

I recently had the honor of photographing James the cat's Celebration of Life session. James' mom has had him by her sid...
09/23/2026

I recently had the honor of photographing James the cat's Celebration of Life session. James' mom has had him by her side for 19 years. What a blessing it is to be able to share so much of your life with a dear childhood friend, like James.

We did our session at their home, where James enjoyed lounging on the porch and wandering around the farm. It was a beautiful and meaningful spot for these two which makes the photos all the more special.

My friends at Godox Global asked me to share some tips for photographing dogs in a tricky lighting situation--harsh afte...
09/04/2026

My friends at Godox Global asked me to share some tips for photographing dogs in a tricky lighting situation--harsh afternoon light. Check out the video below to learn how I use flash with HSS to balance sunlight, highlight the pet, and create a more controlled background. Plus, simple tips for working with wiggly puppies and capturing photos that help rescue dogs find their forever homes. ❤️
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc24L_Qj44z/

If you follow me, you know me for my dog photography, but I did you know that I LOVE doing all kinds of arts and crafts ...
08/10/2026

If you follow me, you know me for my dog photography, but I did you know that I LOVE doing all kinds of arts and crafts too?

Last year I picked up linocut printmaking. When I suddenly lost my dogs Brisket and Rigby, my world was turned upside down. I've always strongly believed in the power of art as therapy, so I created this deeply personal, layered linocut shadowbox depicting one last walk together with my boys that I never got to take, as a way of processing my grief.

I've never entered my linocut work into any kind of competition before now, as I am purely a hobbyist, but with some encouragement, I ended up entering it into the Animal Image Makers competition, and somehow it's a finalist! The winner is announced at the end of the month, but regardless of how it all shakes out I'm proud of myself for putting this out into the world.

08/05/2026

My friends over at Godox Global asked me to share some lighting and pet photography tips with you all. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or someone who simply enjoys taking photos of their dog at home with their phone, there’s something in this video for everyone.

08/05/2026

My friends over at Godox Global asked me to share some lighting and pet photography tips with you all. Whether you're a seasoned professional photographer or someone who simply enjoys taking photos of their dog at home with their phone, there's something in this video for everyone.

06/30/2026

Kay & Luna | Dog mom + rescue trick dog is here to show you how any dog can do amazing things, like play the piano! But of course she puts her own razzle dazzle into everything she does. She was so much fun to work with while shooting the step-by-step instructions for this book.
Want to teach your dog how to play the piano? How about learning how to ride a skateboard? Or perhaps something more practical like turning the lights on and opening doors for you? Epic Dog Tricks is the perfect book to help you do that! Pick up your copy today

Oh my goodness, I am SO behind on posting sessions here! 😬😅 But this shoot from early spring featuring Zagnut the Aussie...
06/09/2026

Oh my goodness, I am SO behind on posting sessions here! 😬😅 But this shoot from early spring featuring Zagnut the Aussie was just too perfect not to share! This session started with golden sunshine and ended with storm clouds, but regardless of the weather, Zag shined through it all like a true star.

06/01/2026

Did you know that 65% of potential adopters look at pictures of available dogs online before deciding whether to adopt? That’s why it’s so important to help pups put their best paw forward. Clove here is currently looking for her forever home through RescuedOhio, and she was in need of some glamour shots. Clove was an absolute ray of sunshine during our session and was all smiles and b***y wiggles. Of course she had to take a break between shots to come snuggle in my lap. So sweet! Be sure to share so we can help this little lady get adopted!

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