Bethany Leisure

About Bethany & Wellspring Photography

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: ‘Babies’



Luke is One! {Toledo Baby Photography}

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

I can't believe this guy is a year old already! I feel like it was just yesterday that I got to meet him! He is still just as laid back as he was as a newborn. He now has white blonde hair ::swoon:: So many smiles! Check out how much he's grown since here and here!

http://www.wellspringphoto.com/blog/2010/09/22/little-luke-toledo-newborn-photography/

The dapper young fellas!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Baby booty+overalls=awesome.

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

My favorite is this one on the right. Such a boy, every time he put a plant in his mouth we would shout "YUCKY!" and he would just laugh!

Phil and Kristina, he's just so cute. Thank you for allowing me to watch him grow. He's so sweet!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

 

Norah {Toledo Baby Photography}

Friday, October 7th, 2011

I can't believe Norah is a year and a half! She is still as smiley and funny as ever. She now has teeth and some curls, she 'hops' (without leaving the ground), and she is walking around like a pro! I had such a blast with her (as usual) and I think I grabbed some pretty cute expressions!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Look at that big girl!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I LOVE this curl!!! so sweet, right now it's my favorite Norah feature!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Look at her beautiful lashes!

Emily and Tim, Norah is amazing and I'm so glad I get to photograph her! She's so cuddly and always keeps me laughing! Can't wait to show you the rest!

~Bethany
wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Gideon is ONE! {Toledo Baby Photography}

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

I can't believe this little guy is one! It seems like he was born just yesterday, where does the time go? I still absolutely love his hair…he has however begun to lose his baby fat! I don't think I can call him Mr.Squishy anymore….he is on the move and all that working to get around is thinning him out! I might need to think of a new nickname! Watch him grow here, here, and here!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I love how he already sits like a boy! Plus he has some awesome expressions, makes me giggle! I'm digging his hair swoop…maybe his new nickname can be Elvis?

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Pretty sure he can pull off the nickname Elvis :)

Erin, you've done such a great job with him! He's a happy boy and just so cute! Love his three teeth and his strawberry blonde hair! The rest will be ready tomorrow!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Elijah {Dayton Newborn Photography}

Monday, September 5th, 2011

I was asked by my good friend Echo to do her little guy's newborn photos (of course at the time she didn't know he was a little guy~they were surprised!) I was excited, honored and above all nervous. I would have to say this is the hardest blog post I've ever written. When I am photographing for a regular client I know they booked me because they like my work. With Echo, she is a photographer as well and has her own unique style and way of shooting. The whole night before I hardly slept and my nerves were just coming in bunches and waves on the drive down to Dayton. Echo, I hope I captured what you wanted for Elijah's newborn session. I was thankful Brad could come home from work for a few family shots as well! You two are already such great parents! I can just see how much you love Eli (every time they look at him this humongous grins stretch across their faces! ::sigh:: I LOVE seeing that new parent joy!) Elijah is so awesome…I have several favorite Eli features so let's get to it!

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I really thought Bean was still small until I held this guy…wasn't even sure he was in my arms he was so weightless! You guys enjoy every minute (even the crying ones) before you know it he will be 7months old, crawling and walking around and shouting MAMA!! Where does the time go?

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I love how strong Brad looks in these photos, it's such a sweet contrast to his sweet little one.

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Ok first Elijah favorite feature of mine….his blonde hair!! It's sooo white! Plus there's tons!! ::Swoon::

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

She looks like a pro doesn't she?

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

My next favorite Eli feature….his arm bracelets!! He is working hard on those bracelets and I have a feeling he will get more!

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

He's so tiny!!!!

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Another Elijah feature…his giant hands! They might be the biggest mitts I've ever seen on a newborn, and boy does he have a grip!

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Told you it is white!!!

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Another favorite Eli feature…his wispy eye lashes. They are so blonde!

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

My most favorite Eli feature is his hair swoop! He has this cowlick in the front and it. is. AWESOME!

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

So…I think I have decided that Eli is Brad's duplicate…I mean look!! If nothing else this is a Brad expression.

dayton newborn family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

That sweet angel face!

Brad and Echo, congrats on your new little guy. He is so sweet!! (and gorgeous of course). I can't wait to show you the rest!  I have more blog posts coming up everyone (it's been super super busy around here!) Hope you all enjoy labor day! We are having a bbq for dinner! Yum!

~B

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Five Blondies! {Toledo Children Photography}

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

I'm sure you remember this group of kiddos from last fall! They have grown soo much since then!! I can't believe it! They moved to a beautiful new house that has this awesome park nearby. So we went to the park and the kids were so excited and wanted to show my everything! They really are sweet kids, kept holding my hand and hugs all around!

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo children kids photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I gotta say, I LOVE all that blonde hair! It's so cute seeing them pile out of the car and just a sea of white hair and tan skin! That's how you know they had a good summer! I have another blog post coming tomorrow with my few available fall dates left! I'll take a look and let you all know! I have no weekend sessions available until November and weekdays in September and October are nearly gone so I'll keep you all posted!

~B

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

The Ringling Brothers! {Toledo Event Photography}

Friday, August 26th, 2011

This little cutie-pie turned one year old and had this adorable vintage circus party! I LOVE a good DIY party. She even had a top hat (after all she is the ringleader!) She is just one tiny peanut and was just too cute in all the circus hub bub!

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

They used crepe paper to create a big top effect!

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

They had old Barnum and Bailey posted printed and then hung peanut wreaths for an added detail :)

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

They had buckets filled with peanuts….

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

…and others filled with nutter butters.

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Dessert plates:)

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

They had these cute bowls and matching trays for all the guests to put their yummy circus style food in! (Yes there were chili dogs and nacho chips with that delicious cheese sauce!)

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

LOVE the vintage popcorn bags! Yum!

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

It was time for her first taste of birthday cake….she demolished that thing!

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo event baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Happy First Birthday sweet Peanut! You are so loved, so happy that I get to know you!

If you'd like photos of your event be sure to contact me ASAP….I don't have many session slots or event slots left for this fall!

~B

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Sisters! {Toledo Children Photography}

Monday, August 15th, 2011

So I LOVE when I get a call for a session 'just because'. Basically this Momma just wanted photos of her two girls in some frills! I was so happy to oblige! These two also have birthdays this time of year so we kinda doubled the purpose of the session! I really don't even need to say a lot about this session…it rocked and the girls are gorgeous. Check it out:

toledo baby kid kids child children photography photographer nw ohio http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Karen just turned seven and baby sister is about to turn one! LOVE the height difference!

toledo baby kid kids child children photography photographer nw ohio http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby kid kids child children photography photographer nw ohio http://www.wellspringphoto.com

The AMAZING headbands were created by Elle Belle Couture!

toledo nw ohio baby kid kids child children photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo nw ohio baby kid kids child children photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo nw ohio baby kid kids child children photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo nw ohio baby kid kids child children photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo nw ohio baby kid kids child children photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

The precious tutus and shirts were made by Maggy's Creations!

toledo nw ohio baby kid kids child children photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Little sassy seven year thought of this one! :)

nw ohio toledo baby kid kids child children photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I think this last one is my fave:)

Bridge, thanks so much for letting me spend time with these two sweet hearts. They are gorgeous and I always love photos of them! Too much fun!

Everyone, fall is booking so fast. You want a spot shoot me an email or you might miss out!

~B

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Bean Has HAIR!!! {Toledo Baby Photography}

Friday, August 12th, 2011

My Bean is already 6 months old! (single tear). I can't believe how much he has grown and in such a short time! I have loved every minute of being his Momma and as much as I look forward to watching him grow I do wish he would slow down just for a minute! He has been sitting up for about a month now and he is crawling and rolling every which way! He's a big boy now, sleeping in his own room (yes I had some empty nest syndrome and perhaps withdrawal at night!) and he is such a sweetie. He laughs and smiles and tries to talk already. He's wild and snuggly, rough and tumble and clever. He and Rufus keep stealing each other's toys and just love playing together. I never know what funny thing he will do next! Here are some shots of him from his six month session (this was actually split up but hey…he's a photographers kid….can't find the time to sit down and do them all at once!)

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

He is an outside baby! We walk every day (sometimes twice!) He loves swimming, sand, grass, swinging and watching Ryan wash cars!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I'm a big believer that every kid should have at least one photo in a sailor suit…I know old fashioned.

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I am also a big believer in nakey baby pictures…I personally think there is nothing more precious than a baby in his birthday suit!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

He's getting very chubby!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I think he might have Mimi's eye color…we will see what happens!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

He has enough baby hair to 'hawk it! I've been waiting for that for 6 months now!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

A close up on that beautiful 'hawk!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Had to throw these in the for Yayas! Check out how much he has grown!!!

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Think he has changed much in three months?

toledo baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Still LOVE that profile…wow!

Oh little Bean…you've changed our lives way more than you will ever know! We love you more than anything! Wish I could bottle this time up and save some of it for later!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

A Cute Family {Toledo Family Photography}

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Jessica is the sister of my sister's boyfriend (I know…can you even follow that logic?). I was so excited she contacted me for photos. I had heard sooo much about how her kids rocked and were just soooo stinkin cute. All the rumors were true! She and Cory have a 6 year old, Braden, and twin 1 year olds, Payton and Ashton. Talk about busy! Braden loves the camera so we had a fantastic time. (He had tons of ideas and he is just so cute!) Plus the twins are on the move and have their own ideas about where they'd like to go! As with most movers and shakers I had to grab the smiles when they happened….and when they did oh my! They have this big toothy grins! Anyway, here are my favorites…they are such a good looking family!

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Ashton and Payton…Payton was born first and you can totally tell. She is the outgoing one! I have a feeling when they are older she might be the boss of this relationship :)

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Big brother Braden! :)

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I thought Jessica picked out some great outfits for these three…so stinkin cute!

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I see some tiny teeth in there!

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

You can tell these two are meant for each other. They speak so kindly to each other and to the kiddos…it's great seeing a love like that!

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I think Payton has one more tooth than Ashton!! I love that even though they are twins they have so many differences. Even down to that one tiny tooth!

toledo family kidchil children baby photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

Cory and Jessica, thank you so much for having me out to do your family's photos! I had a great time watching the kids run around and have fun and it was awesome to finally meet you guys! The rest of your photos will be available tomorrow! Can't wait to show you:)

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

A Big Family {Toledo Family Photography}

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

This summer has been the summer of big family sessions for Tabitha and I! I think my favorite part of a big family session is seeing all the cousins together! They are so cute (no matter what age) running around and playing, older ones taking care of younger ones, the boys rough housing, the girls playing hair. Too much fun! I know you recognize many of these cuties from previous blog posts but I finally got to meet the rest of the cousins! (I think I officially know the whole fam now~too fun). Anyways, there's tons o photos so I better get posting!

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I think of these guys as the 'original' cousins. I met them first!

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

:) toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I think Tina has rock star hair!

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

The little fairies have a new prince to play with!! Sweet little Lincoln :) And yes, he is one week old!!!

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

toledo family photography photographer http://www.wellspringphoto.com

I think Kirsten has such a cute laugh!

Thank you all so much for having me out! I had so much fun and I really had a great time meeting the rest of the family and seeing all those cuties again! I can't wait to show you the rest!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

 

All Images Copyright Bethany & Wellspring Photography | Blog Theme Created by LJP & SLR Lounge