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: ‘Children’



Bean is TWO! {Toledo Child Photography}

Monday, February 11th, 2013

I can not believe how much the time has flown since my little one was new. It has been by far the best two years of my life. I really wish time would slow down….if these two years have gone this fast I can only imagine that I will blink and he will be moving away to college ::sigh:: I love this little boy with all my heart and if I say so he's quite dapper (and a tad sassy).

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He was all pumped about putting his hands in his pockets…thought he was a big boy! He also HAD to wear his hat. He is starting to have opinions about his wardrobe. Hats are usually a must in his eyes :)

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Such a boy..always digging in dirt!

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LOVE tat mischievous grin! It's when he is about to do something or say something sassy!

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This one on the left is by far my favorite of the session! That is SO his face :)

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He is playing his game of BOO that he learned from my niece :) He just thinks he is so funny (I do too!)

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I would like to announce that Bean has HAIR!! Check it out! There are curls and everything!! I am pretty much in love with his wispies!

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Ahh…cuteness!

 

So, I am totally in love with this fella. He knows it. He is also loving my camera lately, not only being in front of it but taking photos and I have brought him to one session and it was adorable watching him try to get a kid older than him to smile :) Maybe one day he will be running this blog ;)

I have some big big news coming up this week and I've been saving some blog posts for this slower time of year! A few weddings as well as some ridiculous cute kids coming up!

Also be sure to let me know welll in advance if you would like a birth documentary. I have to make sure not to plan much else around the anticipated due date, don't want to miss those irreplaceable first moments!

~B

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Cute Cousins! {Monroe Family Photographer}

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

I got to meet Aiden, Alli, and Avery's cousins! I really love when I get to meet more of a family. I feel like I get more of the picture of who people are when I get to see where they come from and how they interact with their family. Aiden and Alli have some very sweet cousins…I wanted to pinch them!!

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One of the happiest family photos I may have ever taken. Even through the freezing drizzle the kids were so smiley and happy! PS check out Joseph
's tongue!

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Joseph loves baseball, he was showing me his swing :)

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There they all are. A new family five.

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Pretty sure they are smitten with their girls!

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They really love each other. I have seen such growth with these two this last year. They are now helping each other and sharing and laughing together. They are really growing up! Just in time to help baby sister Avery.

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It was so great to meet this little family. Great kids always make for a great work day.

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Look at those cute boys. Michael is very sweet and Joseph has incredible eyelashes.

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So cute together!

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Running off to the playground…..they were way too much fun.

Alright Danielle, Nicole (and Mimi!!), your photos are completely edited and uploading. I will be sending them to Danielle and she can email the rest out to you guys. Thank you so much for calling me and for choosing a great location. Hope to see you all next year~

~Bethany

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Norah and Dane {Toledo Family Photographer}

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

I'm sure you all remember Norah and Dane. Dane has grown SO much! Norah has settled into her new role as big sister too. This is their first photo session as a family of four. Norah was her usual silly sweet self. Dane is always happy as long as he has his big sister near by, it's endearing. He just watches her and anything she does makes him smile. I don't think Norah has noticed too much yet but she will soon realize she has a really loyal sidekick to watch out for her in this life.

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:)

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I think I finally decided that Norah looks like her daddy and Dane looks like his momma!

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I just really love this one on the left. Norah is just so sweet. Plus I love how Dane looks concerned haha. Dane gives me that face a lot!

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Told ya he loves Norah!

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Emily and Tim I just love your kids. Thanks for always asking me to grab their photos every year. Your photos are uploading now so I'll be emailing you shortly!

~B

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Claire and Katie {Toledo Family Photography}

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

I really love the way Sarah and Craig approach their family photos. The girls get to pick their own clothes and we always go somewhere with a park so the girls can have breaks! Plus I get cute photos of them playing. They tell me they want to remember the girls just as they are….skinned knees and all :)

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Yeh….these girls are spunky and I think each of these photos just screams their personalities. I love it!

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These two have such an interesting life story. Craig is Australian (and yes…has that incredible accent!) and after they married they actually lived in Australia for 8 years and then came back to the states and had two little girls! They are still gooey together which the best part.

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:)

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I can hardly believe my eyes with these fall colors this year. So so bright!

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Katie is super cuddly. Always hugging and kissing and holding somebody's hand:)

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This is my favorite one from the entire session. They are so cute together and who doesn't laugh on a slide when they go down together!

Sarah, I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek. There are so many more for you to see so keep an eye out on your email!

~B

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Avery {Toledo Newborn Photographer}

Friday, September 21st, 2012

Avery is the tiniest little sister to Aiden and Alli. She is a true sleeper…she was sleeping when I showed up and didn't move through two poses. It was incredible. She is sooo tiny too! She has almost no hair and I LOVE her nose wrinkle!

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Ummm yes…cuddly goodness right there.

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Not that you can tell but she hated this tutu…wondering if she is following big sister's lead :) ?

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Too sweet!

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Danielle, she is perfect! Can't wait to show you and Dean the rest! They are uploading now!! I am so glad I got to cuddle her just for a little while :)

~Bethany

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More Blondies {Toledo Child Photographer}

Friday, September 14th, 2012

These cuties just keep growing on me…I can't believe it. They are always so sweet and have so many stories to tell me. They are now also coming up with their own wants for their photos….which is beyond adorable. With the way this summer has gone I am thinking in just a few years I might have my choice of assistants :)

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I'd say they look quite dapper in their outfits :)

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It took a lot of this to get that first shot ;) Nothing like raising the giggles to get a few au naturale smiles
.

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She is really starting to look like a young lady. Ugh where does the time go.

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Yeh…that little tike on the right? Baby Michael….

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Sweet Ethan…..he has the most infectious smile.

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After we did some indoor shots we headed outside. These sisters are just so sweet. They always want cute cuddle shots for their own girl's bathroom at home. I like that they hang one in there just for them :)

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Look at these precious boys! Josh either has a very sweet smile or he let's out his crazy smile! Ethan has those amazing curls and I have to say Michael is about as cute as a button (and apparently he loves keys!).

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:) I think this is my favorite one of the day.

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Laurel, your kids are awesome. So glad I got to hang out with you guys for awhile! Your photos are uploading so keep an eye out for an email!

~B

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Bean is 18 months!

Thursday, September 6th, 2012

So…I am not sure how we got here. A toddler…who runs, and climbs and jumps and tells jokes. It's incredible how much I love him. Even when he seems a tad…irrational ;) . I can't believe how much he is learning right now, and I love that he tells me he loves me and he kisses me and hugs me and gives me these great morning snuggles! He is wild and crazy and BLONDE! Yes everyone…Bean has hair!

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Ahh….love that face.

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Yes I enjoy dressing my kid up like an old man :)

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AHHHH so cute!

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I am a fan of the perfectly imperfect…scraped knees…crazy hair. Granted nice clothes yes…. but I love what makes kids kids. Kids are crazy and sweet all wrapped up into one. Predictably unpredictable….kind of like Kansas. You know there will be tornadoes you just don't know where. That's why for photos of my kid…I don't wait until the scrapes are gone (he would be 50) and I leave the band-aids on and let his hair swirl crazy…I enjoy it now and someday I will really cherish it.

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Yup…a white blonde hair swoop :)

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I looooooooove his cheeks!

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:)

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I also love all the crazy faces he makes….he has the craziest expressions. I want to remember all 5,000 of them :)

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I am totally biased but he has the most precious face I have ever seen!

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I am also a fan of simple backgrounds, and favorite outfits. (Those scrapes on the knee).

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That face on the right is the face he makes when he sees my camera….and says cheese! He either does that or runs away crying yelling no cheese….I call it PKS….photographer's kid syndrome.

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Ok so it might look like we had this long incredible session of bonding time but truth be told he is 1.5 years old. For each outfit I had about five minutes of happy on five different days :) So! What I learned for parents coming to me with babes around this age….bring many of their favorite toys…..and be prepared to act like a buffoon for a smile :)

Oh Bean….I can't even describe in words how I feel about you….I keep meaning to invent one….I think I am going to have to. You have changed my life by far for the better. With you here I actually get to live my lifelong dream. I know I was created to be your Momma and some days I just look at you and can't believe God gave you to me to take care of. I am just blessed beyond measure. PS quit growing so fast…..I might have a coronary.

~Momma

Olivia {Toledo Child Photographer}

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Ok…So I can NOT believe how big this girl has gotten! She is gorgeous and just so funny and I kinda want to pinch her. (Ok not kind of…I just want to pinch her cuteness). I remember her first session as a little bean:) I think I got some great shots of little miss and I was just so thrilled to see her again. She really just made my day.

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She is such a ham. She laughs at everything which made me feel like a rockstar.

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Just had to recreate this one from when she was 6ish? months old :) Still cute!

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This one and the next one are my favorites of the whole fam :)

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I honestly think the one on the right is my favorite of Olivia that I've ever taken. She has the most infectious smile ever and I love her profile. Plus her eye smile too which is the best!

Joe and Kelley, it was great seeing you guys again! I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek! The rest will be up some time tomorrow! :)

~Bethany

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Two More of My Favorites! {Toledo Child Photographer}

Monday, August 20th, 2012

I am sure you all remember Ella and Deagan! More of the little ones that belong to my fam. Ella is [almost] an entire year older already! I can't believe my eyes sometimes. Deagan is growing right along with her…6 months ALREADY! Not gonna lie….looked at his newborn photos the other night and got a little teary. After you have little ones in your life time feels like an hour glass and the sand just keeps on moving. These two are super smiley and have such sweet dimples (they get them from my sister!) I think the best part about these two is their budding relationship. My sweet Boo prayed for a brother so badly with all of her heart and God granted her biggest wish! She just hugs and loves on that boy and it makes my heart melt.

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They are a good lookin bunch don't ya think?

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Miss Boo :) I think she might be Miss America someday. She is a serious cutie patootie!

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Boo loves getting her photo taken. She didn't come up with her own poses like Puddin' did but….she definitely added her own flare. I am guessing next year she will be the boss of her own session as well!

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Yup…that's an angel face right there.

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That one on the right ranks in my top two or three faves of her…aaaaaaaaaaand I want to smoosh her face!

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And another fave!

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The one on the right is going on my wall. Can hardly handle the cuteness!

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Um yeh….he IS that precious. That one on the right might be going on my wall too :)

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Ooooor maybe that one on the right needs to be on my wall. I am loving getting to know Deagan. He is such a happy guy. Cutest little Dragon that ever lived!

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::sigh:: who would not just immediately squish that face?!!?!

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My precious cuties :)

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Yeh…Boo is pretty smitten with Dragon:)

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Ella….I can't believe you are almost seven. I will never forget the day you were born! Feels like it was yesterday. I remember thinking that I would love you the most and the best that I can. (Again, I secretly wanted to be your favorite auntie….and the competition is steep!). I can't believe how much you make me laugh and how much I treasure your hugs. Love you tiny Boo.

Deagan! I can not believe it has been six months already since I first met you! I am just loving the little boy you are becoming. I have the slightest feeling you will be making me laugh quite a bit over the years. At least for now I get to make you laugh, and I love that sound. (I hope I get to be YOUR favorite auntie too:) There is plenty of time so don't rush into making a decision :) ).

Days when I get to see all the little ones together I can't believe how much God has blessed with me so much love around. I get to witness all these incredible little people grow and learn and develop their own personalities. It is the pleasure of my life :)

~Bubba

Puddin’ Pop {Toledo Child Photographer}

Friday, August 17th, 2012

So this is the season of kid and family photos and that includes my own personal life! This cutie belongs to my clan, and she just turned 8 (can not believe that…and can't believe I've been out of high school for 8 years…). It wasn't until last year that she even liked getting her photo taken and this year our photo time together was totally different. Number one, she chose her outfits. Number two, she chose her hairstyles. Number three, she chose many of her own poses. Normally I don't allow the last one but I have a really difficult time saying no to the little ones in my family. They have this cuteness beyond words and they just know how to use it! This post will be huge..I am a bit biased. Here is my sweet Puddin'….getting a little to close to pre-teendom for my comfort!

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I really love hogging all my nieces and nephews for photos…it's time just the two of us each year (even if that time is all smashed right in a row!) and I get to talk with them and hear their stories and learn what's important to them. Plus there is always TONS of laughing!

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This one ranks in my top two faves of her session this year. It's just so her.

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She told me she was laughing at me…can't possibly imagine why:)

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Ok so she looks 13 here…those lanky leggies!! PS I love her teal jeans and she may be the reason I ran out and got some the next day:)

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She requested a brick background ;) I made sure to find one with the color she liked! Maybe one day she will come work with me!

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She wanted a gumball but I said she couldn't eat it until I grabbed a photo. It was too cute. BTW the one on the left I just love because she has been making that face since she was a toddler :)

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This sidewalk was another request. She flat out told me she loved the design.

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A quick outfit and hair change and we took some more shots….and yes. She is rockin the skinny jeans.

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These two are tied for third for my favorites.

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I think this one wins for my fave fave. She is about the cutest thing ever.

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:)

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This was one that she HAD to have. I thought it was too fun not to share :)

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::sigh:: She is growing WAY too fast.

Oh my sweet girl. You have no idea how my life changed the moment I saw your face. I instantly knew I wanted to be someone you could look up to and tell secrets too (and secretly I always want to be your favorite aunt…but that's still a secret). I have just so loved watching your grow into this awesome kid with a sweet heart. If you would quit growing up so fast I'd be all set :)

~Bubba

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