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’



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!

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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 :)

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Big brother Braden! :)

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

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I see some tiny teeth in there!

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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!

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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!

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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

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Southern Cuties {Charlotte Children Photographer}

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

I got the chance to work down in Charlotte, NC this week! Yowza has it been hot (although I hear it's scorching at home so….yeh nobody wins!) I was really excited to work in a new area of the country and get a new location to work at! Jen came to me for some photos of her seriously beautiful kids and mentioned the Peninsula Yacht Club! La-ti-da! It was beautiful and lots of wonderful reflective light and like I said, great subjects! Here are my favorites, I hope you enjoy!:

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All three kiddos with the boats in the background! Tommy loved the boats!

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He's got that tongue out :)

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Look at that sweet boy :)

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Marissa has the most perfect eyelashes!!

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Such an angel face!

Jen, thanks so much for having me out. It was awesome meeting you and your kids are so awesome! I loved hanging out with them and getting to know you all a little bit! The rest will be up to view on Wednesday! Can't wait to show you!

~Bethany

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Another Big Family! {Lakeside Family Photography}

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

Ok, if I were to describe this family in one word, it would be snuggly! They are all hugging and laughing all the time. It's such a great time to just be around them and soak it in. Tabitha and I have photographed this fam before and this year we were even more excited to go back to Lakeside! I decided to post all candids this year, we have the posed ones but…let's face it..candids rock:) I am also posting T's pics because I hijacked her memory card so she doesn't have the pics!

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All those awesome kids!

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Wills making fun of the girls…or Tabitha….or both!

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I can officially say I have international clients! These guys live in Hong Kong!! Check out their new digs here.

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Yeh….Calvin is her mini me!

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This one is for you Wills!

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The original two! :) You can tell they just so enjoy watching their kids and grandkids run around!

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Tabitha had some help for posing ideas ;) I really don't think she minded either!

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I turned around and this was just happening on it's own~how freakin cute!

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That's one good lookin fam!

These ones below are Tabitha's:

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So glad Tabitha got these individuals of all the kids!! I think they turned out great!

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Lots of good lookin kids right there!

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Thank you all so much for having us out again for photos. Tabitha and I SO enjoy spending time with all of you! We love being around a big happy family and getting to see Lakeside again (and of course enjoying gelato!!) Can't wait to show you the rest and we hope you all had a wonderful week spending time together!

~Bethany

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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!

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

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I think Tina has rock star hair!

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

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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

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Abby and Kenzie {Toledo Child Photography}

Friday, July 8th, 2011

I got photograph these two looong ago! Baby Kenzie has really grown! I didn't realize just how much time had gone by since I'd photographed these cuties! Abby is such a big girl now too! They were toomuch fun, both laughing and playing with me and checking out my gear! What a wonderful way to start my work day!

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I really had her laughing here…apparently tickling her baby sister Kenzie would be about the funniest thing!

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:)

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My favorite of each of the girls!

Alison, thank you so much for having me out and letting me play with your girls! They are just growing up so well and you guys are doing great with them! Can't wait to show you the rest!

~Bethany

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Meet Max {Toledo Baby Photography}

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

You all remember Jack from a few months ago? Well here's his little brother Max! Also with red hair (yes…you can say I'm jealous! I LOVE red hair!) Little Max is wide eyed and a watcher. He has some very sweet expressions and I was happy to meet him!

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Had to grab a couple of my buddy Jack!

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Here he is! Mr.Max!

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He is so roly poly! He was rolling all over the place!

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I love these next three in succession:)

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Then the boys changed outfits and we headed outside! Morning sunlight is beautiful!

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Look at those big beautiful blues!

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I think this one is my favorite….love those eyes!

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Just a couple more of Jack squeezing on his new brother! :)

Mike and Gina, thanks for calling me out to meet your new little guy! Your boys are too cute and I know I will just have fun watching them grow! I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek! The rest are uploading tonight and should be available tomorrow! Can't wait to show you! :)

~Bethany

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A Trip to the Zoo {Toledo Lifestyle Photography}

Monday, May 16th, 2011

I LOVE lifestyle shoots. They are relaxed and I get great candids and they make great memories to hang on a wall! Alisha called me and wanted something more relaxed and asked if the zoo and I LOVE the zoo! Of course It was a thunderstormy kind of day and we had only a little time before the next rain began. We hit all the big stuff: carousel, train, ice cream and Nature's Neighborhood! We walked just fast enough because the second I took my last frame I felt a rain drop! I think we got some great stuff and I hope you all enjoy!

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Audie LOVED the mirror :) I also found out he's a pointer! He points at everything and Alisha was telling me that was one of the first things he did!

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:) Holding Daddy's hand!

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There's that pointing!

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LOVE this one :) We were in the tunnel on the train ride:)

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Yes again, a child's hair! I can't stop noticing (my nephew can't either…he told me to pray that Bean gets lots and lots of hair!) Seriously, though Audie has awesome hair!

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Audie is ALL boy….he was poking the ants!

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Audie peeking over Dad's shoulder to see if Mom was coming!

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My FAVORITE one of the day:)

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Charlie and Alisha, thank you for having me out to do a lifestyle shoot! It was great hanging out and seeing little Audie again! I can't wait to show you the rest of your photos!

~B

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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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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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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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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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