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: ‘Couples’



Hunter and Shawnteal~Engaged! {Toledo Photography}

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

These two are awesome! I had such a great time hanging out yesterday and getting to know them better as a couple! They met a few weeks before freshman year so they have quite a history! They laugh a lot together which I love! I think their day is going to be really fun. (I am looking forward to another great season for 2012, so  many sweet couples!) I love how tall Hunter is and how tiny Shawnteal is, just so stinkin cute! Also Shawnteal has a great smile, when she is really laughing her nose gets this cute crinkle in it!

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Look at that gorgeous bling!!!

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Hunter and Shawnteal, thanks so much for allowing me to photograph your big day. I can't wait and I know it's going to be so much fun! I hope you like your sneak peek, the rest will be up Monday!

Brides, I have two dates left for July 2012. If you would like me to photograph your wedding be sure to shoot me an email!

~Bethany

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The Out of Towners! {Toledo Family Photography}

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

I was so excited when Kim gave me a call and wanted to do family photos. She and her fam were coming in from Columbus for the weekend and she wanted to use me for photos! I felt so honored that she was taking time out of her weekend home to have me take photos! Her family is super nice and her kids are freakin adorable…needless to say it was such a fun afternoon! Here are my faves:

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The whole gang! A good lookin group I think!

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The four big kids! I had a little help getting them to smile :)

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Yup..this is what was going on behind my camera…I think it worked:)

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Lots of love to go around :)

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:) These were my two cute smoochies from this session…I could just eat them up! Aren't they just pinchable?!!??

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Ok, seriously…check out his gorgeous eyes!!

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Look at this little doll baby!!  Love those curly lashes!

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All lovin on their Momma!

Kim, thank you so much for calling me! I seriously had such a great time with you guys, you have a sweet wonderful family and I can NOT wait to show you the rest of your photos!! Hope you enjoyed your sneak peek!

Hey everyone, I am nearly out of October sessions so just be aware of that when emailing or calling to book schedules!

~B

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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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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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Kacie and Tristan {Toledo Couples Photography}

Monday, June 13th, 2011

You might all remember my little sister Kacie from a couple years back. She drove alll the way up from NC for a visit! She brought her beau Tristan so we could meet him (coincidentally Tristan asked me to mentor him through starting up his own photography company so I was doubly excited to meet him!) I really loved watching these two interact this week. Tristan is a romantic who is nuts over my little sister! He opens her car door for her, carries heavy packages and he totally spoiled her for their 6 month anniversary! He asked me to do photos to celebrate AND he took her to the Melting Pot! YUM! Kacie is always laughing around him, she encourages him and she takes good care of him….all week putting in his eye drops for allergy season. I got misty eyed as they pulled away today to drive home but I am so glad we got to spend the time together! It's hard not seeing those you love everyday! Anyway, it was a bit rainy on the first day we tried to go out so I grabbed a few and we went out again another day so she got to wear her hair both ways! What girl doesn't love that!?! PS you can all tell me how gorgeous she is!

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These start photos from day two! I thought I would give them some opposite feeling photos, soft ones a the pond and some more modern ones downtown! That way they get some options of what they like!

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I know, I know. She's gorgeous! All tall with her chestnut hair!

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They are a couple of lookers! PS I'm pretty sure Tristan knows he is a snappy dresser!! Gotta love a guy who dresses well!

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We found this blue door a couple weeks back when JEM photography was taking OUR photos for the new website going up soon! Check out our photos here! Those girls are super fun and we were happy to be able to enjoy their talents for our website!

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http://momentsbyjem.com/blog/2011/06/13/tabitha-bethany-wellspring-photography/Randomly found this window, LOVE Toledo. It's so random! PS They could model for Calvin Klein!

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Kacie and Tristan, we so enjoyed having you guys for a visit! Come anytime and we already miss you!!! CAN'T wait to see you again :) PS Kacie is an up and coming interior architect…check her out!

~B

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Ron and Kathy ~Vow Renewal {Toledo Wedding Photography}

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

GAH! Ok so I totally LOVE these two! They have been married for 30 years and want to renew their vows! They met in college at a math party ::sigh:: so cute! She went up to him and told him he had a nice chest. Talk about a way to flatter a man. She said he was the only one worth snagging out of that group and I think it worked out pretty well! When they got married originally they decided to forgo the rings which is something they realized they missed so sweet Ron saved up and got her some bling bling! Kathy has been so excited to plan her vow renewal and she wanted 'engagement' shots before their (second) big day! Really wish I was going down to Hocking Hills to photograph their ceremony! I know it will be so sweet and meaningful! They are too cute and flirty together and such a great example to follow! I hope thirty years from now my own hubster and I are still flirty and having that much fun with each other! PS Kathy makes the BEST scones and fudge! I heard a rumor she wants to begin a fudge related dessert bar for wedding receptions….so brides….really. Go check her out!

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Look how gorgeous she is! You wouldn't know they aren't newlyweds! She is just glowing, and I think he is happy to be her stud muffin.

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Her BLING BLING! She told me it's one diamond for every 10 years!

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LOVE the flowers!

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They are just too stinkin cute!

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:)

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Kathy and Ron, I hope you enjoy your photos! I can't wait to show you the rest! They will be available tomorrow! I wish all the blessings for you and your business!  You guys rock! (Our fudge is almost gone already!)

~B

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Welcome Emma and Mini Me {Toledo Photography}

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Hey Everyone. I am sooo happy to introduce our newest photographer here at Wellspring Photography, Emma. She rocks. She has red hair (yeh that definitely scored her interview points), she loves cake (we'll see how much! I'm really unsure if anyone loves cake more than me. Tabitha might argue but really….I eat it more!) AND she is laid back. We liked her work and were excited that she wanted to be part of our team. You'll be seeing a lot of her around! For her first session with us she photographed my baby sister (I say baby but we are 18 months apart) and her boyfriend Matt. I call my sister Mini Me and duh why not? She looks so much like me only she's a mini. I realized she might be my only sibling I haven't photographed? Maybe my brother Chris but I'll solve that this summer! I think Emma did a smashing job. Yes I am feeling British….must be all this Mini Me talk. Here is my cute sister and her 'italian' boyfriend:

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Yeh, she's dang cute…and he ain't to shabby himself.

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I think Emma's style meshes very well with our brand. I am excited to see her grow with us!

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LOVE these two as well as the next two. Such different feelings conveyed:)

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Just have to say my Mini Me is GORGE!

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My FAVORITE that Emma captured. Loving this girl's eye! I also took some….didn't want to make our newbie do ALL the work!
 Mine are below:

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He knows he's studly…and it's not just me saying that. He actually knows it.

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I like her easy smile, she has many MANY expressions but that's one of my favorites. I think because it's fleeting. For y'all who think I'm…..boisterous…she is times 10 ;) That girl tells one crazy story.

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Matt and Mini Me, thanks for coming out and letting us boss you around for work stuff ;) So glad you guys got to meet Emma and blog readers I was happy to introduce her work to you! You will all love her and I can't wait to show her off (I know she's not my new pair of shoes but still!)

Other news, I have one session spot left for the first week of June so if you want it grab it! Also Tabitha and I got OUR photos taken today by some rad girls over at JEM. More updates on that later. Also I am starting a series tomorrow. Check back if you like!

~Bethany

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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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…And Baby Makes 6! {Toledo Maternity Photography}

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

 

These two have quite the kiddos! First a daughter and then twin boys! They already have a dream family but they just weren’t complete and that is where this new little one comes in! I just love photographing maternity shoots..the excitement and anticipation of a new PERSON coming into the world. It’s like magic! Plus I get some hot mamas to photograph and Kristi is no different. She’s fierce and she brought that with her and rocked out her maternity session (Mike and the kids too of course!) Here are my faves:

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The two that started this life story!

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The whole gang, good looking group.

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I think Maddie is secretly praying for a sister! They didn’t find out the gender so we all get to be surprised…my fave!

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Even in a simple portrait she is fierce! Love it!

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The new baby:) So excited to meet this little one!

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So I just have to say I had a blast doing this shoot. Every session is different because all people are different and I really love that about my job. Plus it was a gorgeous day out yesterday and the kids said some really sweet things. I like to photograph kids first and quickly so they can have fun and run around! So after they were all done I said "Ok you guys are all done, you did great! Now you can go run around with Dad and have some fun. You guys were so good and I know getting pictures taken can be boring sometimes" The kids said "We used to hate getting our pictures taken but not after today, this was fun!" Bless my heart! I love hearing things like that. Makes me feel like I’m doing my job right! They had all kinds of ideas for me too, maybe future photogs?

Kristi and Mike, I’m really excited for you guys and I can’t wait to meet your new precious baby! I’ll have the rest of your photos ready to view tomorrow! Keep an eye out on your email for me :)

I only have literally two Saturdays left from now until September so be sure to get in contact with me if you have to have a Saturday for photos, otherwise weekdays are great! Booking about two weeks in advance right now for weekdays!

~Bethany

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