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More Christmas Photos! {Toledo Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:12:23 +0000

I got to photograph Teagan as a newborn, and now she is getting to be a big girl! It was time for her and her family to get their photos done for their Christmas card! I suggested to Kristy that they do cute hats and coats. Kristi ran with it. She, Mike, and the kids looked awesome! Thank goodness they had cute outfits on underneath since it was 64 degrees! Seriously, November has been crazy warm this year. Here are my faves:

Here is miss Teagan! Sitting up, eating big girl food, and dressed incredibly classy

All the cutie kiddos! Pretty sure Maddie is excited to finally have a sister after having twin brothers!

I love having a bunch of kids to play with posing

Kristi and Mike, hope you enjoyed your sneak peek. I loved hanging out with your kids again. They are too much fun! Plus….they looked soo cute in their outfits! Can't wait to show you the rest

~Bethany

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Luke and Family {Toledo Family Photographer}

Bethany Leisure — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:36:38 +0000

I know you all remember cute Luke! Well his Nana has seen the photos I've been taking of him over the past year and she wanted some big family photos! Since she and all her kiddos were in town visiting for Thanksgiving so we thought it was perfect timing! We met over at 577 and spent some time in the warm November sun! (I seriously can not believe how warm this fall has been!) I had a wonderful time getting to know the rest of the family and of course hanging out with those cute boys! (who all gave me hugs by the way!! ::sigh::) Here are some of my faves from the day:

The whole gang together!

Ok so these two are just so cute…they are actually just this cuddly in real life. What an example we can all follow, no matter how long you are married….you should always flirt!! I hope my own hubinator and I can be like this

Meanwhile these two are still newlyweds They've been together three years. This family is just in all stages of life and I was so excited to capture all of it.

They requested a photo of them with their kids:) No matter how old your kids get….they will always be your babies.

So I saved an unusual amount of this series of photos…normally I try to cut down a lot so only the good ones are left. I can't tell you how many times I went through these and just kept laughing and smiling and could not bring myself to hit the delete button. I figured if they make me that happy I'm sure their family will love them even more. This photo on the right…..one year old Luke already has learned a cheesy smile….maybe he's seen me too much!

They boys love their uncle Thomas too! They just climb all over him and I don't think he minds too much

Oh Joseph…you make me smile so much!

Phil and Kristina are expecting another new bundle in May….I just wonder if Nana and Papa will have enough lap room! Don't think they mind cuddling those babies too much

You two are such an inspiration to me. I have loved having a boy after you guys and watching Luke and Bean grow this year. I always enjoy watching your patience and grace towards your kids. I hope my own hubs and I can find that same patience and grace for Bean as he grows! I hope you guys enjoyed your sneak peek! Keep an eye out on emails for the password to see the rest!

~Bethany

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Christmas Town {Toledo Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:26:22 +0000

So Betsey has been emailing me and we were trying to nail down a day for photos! We finally got something together and I learned she lives in Rudolph….seriously. I did not even know that place existed and it is so close to me! This family fits right into what you would picture for a family living in 'Christmas town'. They are just so cute and so happy together. I really loved spending the afternoon with them. Here are some of my favorite shots of the day:

Baby man wasn't giving me smiles at first but how can you not love that face anyway? So suspicious!

Nolan has been waiting a long time to be a big brother!

Looks a lot like his Daddy!

LOOOVE their tire swing!! I want one!

Mark and Betsey are so stinkin cute together! They have this quiet happiness about them, it's really nice to be around.

Betsey, thanks so much for calling me. I loved meeting your family and chillin with you guys! Those are some cute boys you have, and sweet too! Keep an eye out on your email for me!

Hey everyone, I am moving!! If all goes well…..Wellspring will finally have it's studio! Stay tuned…all those with kiddos with winter bdays…you're about to be in luck!

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Ava is Two! {Toledo Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:44:01 +0000

I can't believe this girl is two! I first photographed as a teeny tiny baby!! She has this wonderful angel hair….
(yes for some reason I picture angels having white hair….something about how it glows in the sun). She is very verbal, and maybe the easiest two year old I have ever photographed! She smiles easily and just had so much to say. Not to mention it was freezing and she was just such a trooper. A very sweet pea.

Look at her cute smiles!

GAHH love that cute girl! She just did this….love how she's sitting like a big kid!

I think she looks an awful lot like her daddy!

We had some awesome lighting, really adds to the feeling of the images!

Such a pretty girl!

Ashley and Josh, thanks so much for trusting me with your photos. I had such a great time getting to know you guys better and hogging Ava to myself for a bit! Can't wait to show you the rest!

TOMORROW: MY BABY SISTER'S ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS…yes be prepared for crying ::sigh::

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A New Family Part 2 {Toledo Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:27:35 +0000

Here's the continued story of our family from yesterday! Their second location was the park and a change of clothes! They will have a great variety for their wall I of course think photos are the perfect way to celebrate a new addition to the family!

HAHA!! ::sigh:: Freeze frame anyone?

I think these two are my faves from the park!

So glad you guys called me. I really enjoyed spending time with you guys and learning the story of your family! Be sure to check your email for the password to your gallery!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

A New Family {Toledo Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:27:54 +0000

Stephanie and her family live in Cincinnatti, they drove up just for the weekend and wanted to use me for their family photos! I really felt honored that someone that far away even reads my little blog let alone wanted me to do their family photos! They had a new addition a few months ago, Isaac! They adopted Isaac from South Africa. He is six and is such a cuddly guy and so full of happy energy! I think he has turned their world upside down! Especially big brother, Drake. Stephanie added on a second location and a change of clothes to the Lilac package. I have too many favorites so I am going to split their session into two posts!

Here is Isaac. He has many many expressions, check it out:

I can't believe he is only 15….might be the snazziest dressed 15 year old I ever met.

Ok, so this photo on the right…I was taking some photos of the boys and I turned around and they were actually just doing this. After 17 years of marriage and they still snuggle so tight! How wonderful is that!

Isaac likes super hero poses! Couldn't say no to that face!

Ahh! Ok can't wait to show you the sneak peek part two! It will be up tomorrow!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Joseph is Three! {Toledo Child Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:57:31 +0000

I can NOT believe this guy is three! I've been watching him grow since he was a newborn! Watch Joseph grow, and grow, and grow, and grow! Here we are and he is three. I can't believe how time flies! He's still a stinkin cutie and he still loves Christmas trees! Plus he is bilingual and so he teaches me Spanish during our sessions!

Baby brother Caleb!

These boys are so sweet together…they are good buddies.

They think their daddy is hilarious!

Jeff and Maggy, thank you so much for allowing me to capture these years with the boys. I really love playing with them and plus you always pick out the cutest stuff for them to wear! I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Audie {Toledo Child Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:09:33 +0000

I got to photograph little Audie again! We went to MacQueen's orchard and spent some time picking apples and then eating some donuts! Yeh, it was a fun day! Audie is slowly warming up to me. He is usually pretty quiet around me but this time he was talking up a storm and he even laughed a few times! I still love his hair, it mohawks on its own….yeh. Awesome. Plus he has those big beautiful brown eyes!

Look at that big smile!

He was so happy about donut time!

Alisha, so glad that I got to hang out with you and Audie again! He is a sweet little guy! Can't wait to show you the rest!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com

Mallorie and Avery {Toledo Children Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:17:11 +0000

I haven't photographed Avery since she was a newborn, and I haven't photographed Mallorie since she was Avery's age now! They have both grown so much and Mal has these amazing curls! (Which Avery is beginning to grow!) It was a fun and warm afternoon at 577 and both the girls are just so cute and really personable! Here are my faves:

Mal set this one up. She was telling me all kinds of poses she wanted to do, thought it turned out cute!

Kelly and Dustin, your girls rock and I am so glad I got to play with them! I hope you like your sneak peak! The rest will be up tomorrow!

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Claire and Katie {Toledo Children Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:25:59 +0000

I got to have a fun day at the playground over the weekend and meet some new friends! These two are spirited little girls! They love running, swinging, and skipping stones. We had some great sun and an actually hot day in July! These two are so cute with their big eyes and their ginchy hair cuts…ps I love a girl who likes playing in the dirt…which they both are!

Thank you so much for having me out to photograph you guys! I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek and keep playing! That's what makes life so much fun!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com