Bethany Leisure

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I’m excited about how Wellspring Photography is growing and through that I am able to learn more as well as venture into new areas of photography. We now offer packages for any events in life, from as big as weddings and births to as small as your child’s first time making chocolate chip cookies. We are now even doing school photographs from preschool through high school, as well as family, pregnancy, and baby sessions. Any photography need you have, we would be honored and excited to fulfill it.

Here at Wellspring Photography we love photography and love capturing the important moments in life. Any moment worth remembering is worth photographing.

Archive: April, 2011



The Magnolia Tree {Toledo Family Photographer}

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Erin and Joey have this beautiful magnolia tree in their yard. Erin adores it and has wanted good photos of it for years. One spring it warmed up quickly and then snowed again killing the blooms and the next year it didn't bloom at all. Now finally it is fully in bloom and she has had all her kids, so perfect timing! Magnolia trees are so beautiful yet fleeting. They only bloom for a couple weeks a year so we had to schedule a session far in advance and praise God we had awesome weather and her tree is perfect!

These two make a great couple, patient and kind towards one another and their kids. Seems like they've been together forever! Their kids are sweet always hugging me and saying "I love you miss Bethany"…melts my heart! Needless to say it was a great way to start my Saturday! Here are some of my favorites:)

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I told you these two are adorable together!

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This was in between 'posing'. I just caught her looking at her man like this. I think it's safe to say she's smitten :)

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Their oldest, a soft spoken sweet heart! She has the prettiest blonde curls!

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Their middle, he is a spitfire and a comedian!

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Their youngest, I don't know him as well yet…but he seems really laid back and happy go lucky!

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Erin and Joey, Thank you for having me out this morning. I so enjoyed spending time with your family and of course getting a glimpse of your beautiful tree! After today I vowed to myself one day I too will have a magnolia tree and have my own family's photos in front of it! I just loooove those blooms!

~Bethany

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Dr. Rufus the Pug {Toledo Pet Photography}

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Ask anyone and they will tell you I LOOOVE my puggie! She is a year old now, and everything I wanted in a dog. I read Cesar Milan's raising the perfect puppy and I'm so glad I did! I followed as best I could and we did tons of behavioral training and not once was a rolled up newspaper used. She is proof that how you feel is conveyed to your dog and that is all that is necessary. She's the cutest pug I have ever seen (of course I am biased) and she loves everyone she meets (even if they don't love her back like that big egyptian hound that she sees downtown). Some of my brides and grooms have seen her try to leave with them after only knowing them a few moments!

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She is a curious little puppy, follows me all over and always seems like she is trying to learn English! Although she does know quite a bit. My Bean has this educational video and when it says Tiger she goes and gets her stuffed tiger :) She's pretty much a genius.

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She is the family comedian. We never know what she will do next. She does smile like this alot. Sometimes she just gives a have smile with her mouth closed.

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Yes her snout is deliciously flat!

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HAHA this was the hubinator's idea. He wanted a comparison. They are about the same length and Rufus weighs 7lbs more than Bean!

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oooh the drama!

Oh chubby puggie girl! You are too cute. Hubster and I know how lucky we are to have such a great dog and baby! We are just having a grand old time in this life!

~Bethany

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My Bean is 3 Months Old! {Toledo Baby Photography}

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Hey everyone! I know I promised this post for yesterday but I had some clients to take care of. Here they are…photos of my boy. He is three months old already. I can't believe how time flies. I feel like he was just born yet, here he is. One quarter of the way through his first year of life. I am loving every minute of it (even the crying ones which are few and far between).

My Bean has also earned the nickname Turtle. He makes this adorable little expression that looks like a Turtle. He does it when he concentrates, which makes it cuter. He began rolling over around four weeks, he pulls himself up to stand if you hold his hands and he can stand for like thirty seconds. He smiles and laughs all the time. He is getting rather chunkaliscious (which I could not be happier about!!!) Anyway here he is. I now know what I put my moms through. It IS hard choosing photos to print of your own child. They are all cute to me, even the 'boo boo' photos. PS check out his birth and his newborn photos to see how he has changed. I so appreciate all my readers and clients asking about him. Makes me feel the love!

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He's been smiling like this since the hospital I just haven't been able to capture it! Thank goodness Daddy works at home too so he can goof off behind my camera for me :)

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He kept rolling over so Ryan had to help me balance him! :) I love that precious face! By the way, I am an advocate for naked baby photos:) I say they are only little so long and why not? Who doesn't love a cute squishy naked baby?

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I can't decide between these two which one is my favorite. I just love when he laughs! And, yes, that is a turtle embroidered on his polo! :)

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Oh, Bean. I you are so incredibly loved! I am thankful you are mine and that I get to smooch you everyday! You keep me smiling and laughing right along with you! You have changed our lives for the better and I really have no clue what we did before you were here!

For those of you who have been asking about our fat pug I will post sometime this week! I so appreciate you all checking in on me!

Be sure to shoot me an email if you'd like me to come on out for photos! I am getting very busy so I hope to hear from you soon!

~Bethany

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Waiting for Baby “B” {Monroe Maternity Photography}

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Adam and Stacy had me up in MI doing their maternity photos this weekend. I am really excited because they also booked me for their birth documentary and their newborn photos! I told them we should grab coffee and get to know each other better. For big events like weddings and birth documentaries I like to know my clients so they don't see me as a stranger and so they know they can rely on me!

At our coffee 'date' I got to know a bit about their personalities. Adam is sarcastic and those of you who know me know that I LOVE sarcasm. I am a sucker for sarcasm and dry humor (ask my hubby….that pretty much sums him up!) So of course Adam and I get along great. On top of that Stacy and share that same quality of the love of laughter. Adam kept us laughing all through coffee.

These two not unlike my hubby and myself in many ways besides the personality similarities. They are also high school sweethearts AND they also chose not to find out the gender of their baby. Plus they are coming up on three years of marriage (again same as hubby and me). Needless to say I was excited to see them again for their maternity shoot and I am really freakin excited about documenting their baby's debut! (Also, I think it's safe to say that I am loving the word freakin lately. I just keeps popping out.)
 Alright here are my faves:

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I LOVE that they have a countdown board…think I might do this when/if we have another one! Just shows how excited they are :)

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:) They framed this and it's in their living room. PS you can see the cord! I've never seen an ultrasound like that before!

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I wanted to show a side by side comparison. This is how different an image can look by just changing the settings on your camera. I got asked if I have a studio based on Kailey's maternity shoot. I don't have a studio, but what I do have is clients with big windows covered in sheers!

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I just LOVE this shot. I love playing with shadows and reflections.

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She has such a great pregnancy shape doesn't she?

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After photos at the house and the nursery we headed to downtown!

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Adam and Stacy, I am thrilled for you guys (I know I've said it a billion times already!) Enjoy every minute of this little blessing from God! Before you know it this little one will be 3 1/2 months old like my Bean! Then 3 years and……I just can't think about them growing up so fast! :) Can't wait for that phone call! See you at the hospital!

Hey everyone, I know you've been dying to see more photos of my Beanie! I took some this week and will be posting tomorrow. AND as an extra special treat that next day I'll be posting some photos of my chubbalicious pup! I know I haven't posted a bunch of personal stuff lately which is silly since there is so much of it now!

Back to work….I am thankful to have so much of it!

~Bethany

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Ava and Emma {Toledo Children Photography}

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

What a great way to start my morning! Two incredibly cute sisters (with equally as cute outfits) on a beautiful sunshiney day! These two were so sweet and I seriously can not get over Ava's hair! I think I might want to trade :) Plus little Emma has the cutest two little teeth! This session was mostly for Emma since she just turned one but of course I had to grab a couple of just Ava and Ava LOVES her baby sister so then some of them together. They were just a fun easy couple of girls to work with! Here are my faves:

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Big sister Ava….told ya about that hair!

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Sweet little Emma. Look at her bright eyes!

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We got this girl laughing!

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:)

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Look at those sweet girls!

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Jamey and Danielle, thank you so much for calling me out today! I'm glad I got to meet you guys and your cute girls! I was happy to be out in the gorgeous weather and meet some new people! The rest of your images will be up on Monday! I can't wait to show you :)

Hey everyone, my week days are beginning to book up quickly. Be sure to email me if you want early summer photos! I am so excited for the season and to see all those cuties out there again! (And meet some new cuties like today!)

~Bethany

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Alysa Skates {Toledo Event Photography}

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Hey all, remember this girl? Yeh, I hardly recognized her either! She has grown a TON since I have seen her! I was so excited when Melissa called to see if I was available to document Alysa's skating recital. (I have no idea if that is what it's called but let's just go with it). I was so impressed with Alysa (and the other skaters of course!) She did those twirly things and jumps and even ice skated backwards! I think many people are aware of how clumsy I am so needless to say just me trying to ice skate forwards is a big deal and here is Alysa just blowing me away! Not only was it fun to watch all the talent on the ice it was fun to photograph this too. I always like documentary style photography…being the observer from the outside. I kind of felt a bit like a reporter! Anyway, here are my favorite shots….it was 50's themed. I really think I would've been great at growing up in the fifties. Just love the clothes :)

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Lacing up and getting ready to go! I hadn't been to the Bowling Green ice arena in some time and it brought back some great childhood memories.

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One of my favorite things about the photos is her poodle skirt twirling everywhere!

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I also love the lines Alysa creates with her arms. She is such a pretty ice skater to watch!

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:)

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All the girls watching the grown ups skating around.

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The star of the show!

Melissa, I really adore your family and I'm so glad I keep meeting more of them! I'm excited to see how much all the cousins have grown at our session in July!

Just a note, my weekdays are beginning to book up as well now so if you would like photos this spring or early summer be sure to shoot me an email :)

~Bethany

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Baby Teagan {Toledo Newborn Photographer}

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

So I again got to snuggle a brand new baby today! She was a piece of cake to photograph, and I loved every minute of it! She is super snuggly and has some excellent features! Check out her family here, she is practically her sisters twin! (Not literally…they already have twins in this fam!) Gah! OK you gotta see this cutie!

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OK, first little 'Teaganism'…that index finger is always curled!

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There it is all tucked away!:)

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Love those newborn froggy legs!

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First awesome Teagan feature….her cheeks!!

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Another fantastic Teagan feature….her arm 'bracelets' as my Momma calls them. I am a fan of arm bracelets! They are fun to smooch and squish!

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This might be my favorite photo of her…if not it totally ranks up there :) PS can I say Maddie Jr?

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My FAVORITE Teagan feature…her hair swirl! It's just the best!

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Another contender for my favorite photo of her….*sigh*

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and yes….this another favorite for me! Look at that awesome headband with that giant flower! She looks like a little flapper!

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Sweet baby Teagan, welcome to the world! You have an awesome family who just loves you so much! I couldn't believe how tiny she was (and yes….it made me realize how big my own bean is getting….time is going too fast!). Kristi thank you for having me out today. I was so happy to meet your newest addition. I already love your other three and now I'm in love with baby Teagan! I am excited to watch her grow!

Hey everyone, spring is officially here and my schedule is getting busy very quickly. If you want spring or early summer photos be sure to email me asap! I don't want to miss out on anybody's session!

~Bethany

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My Bean {Toledo Baby Photography}

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

This month I am officially enamored with his lips. I can't stop smooching them…they are so kissable! I love knowing how all my clients feel about their own little beans and even their big beans! This is just so fun and I love learning about him everyday (and watching him learn about everything else!). So here they are…my little bean's exquisite lips!:

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Even in profile they are soo squishy and kissable!

April is beginning to fill quickly! If you want spring photos be sure to shoot me an email. I'm also booking into May as well. I hope you all enjoyed another peek at my new little one and I suppose I should post some of Rufus….she hasn't made a debut in quite a while and let me tell you she is as chubby as Buddha now!

~Bethany

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