Toledo Photography

Gregory and Alisha ~ Sneak Peek

Bethany Leisure — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:15 +0000

Every year I have at least one December wedding. This is the second time I have had a New Year's Eve wedding and I gotta say it's a nice way to spend NYE! Here's a teaser!

I'll have the big blog post up sometime this week so keep an eye out!

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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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Dawson! {Archbold Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:43:17 +0000

Dawson has grown quite a bit since his last session. Not only has he grown so much but he is going to be a big brother! I was happy to get to take their family photos at this special time in their lives! It's their second Christmas as a family (Dawson was born a couple weeks before Christmas)!

I think he looks like a Christmas elf! He has those sweet eyes, and red hair!

You can barely see her baby bump here! She's nearly halfway through!

There's a bit more baby bump!

Chad and Lynn, thanks for inviting me down to do your family photos! Can't believe our boys are so close in age! Seriously is such a wonderful time of year to welcome a munchkin into the world! Keep an eye out on your email for your gallery link and password. Can't wait to show you the rest

I am officially booked through December and most of January. February I only have one Saturday left. If you'd like photos on a Saturday be sure to get a hold of me!

~Bethany

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Addie {Toledo Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:35:42 +0000

This little peanut is a good friend of Bean's…he was born on her due date and she was born six days later! She is a real sweetheart and just so smiley. I'm glad I got to spend some time with her (and of course her folks) for a little bit! Addie looked so pretty in her Christmas dress! Makes me hope that Bean has a baby sister someday

That is one sweet blue eyed blondie if I've ever seen one!

Look at those eyes!

Billy and Katie, so glad I got to see you guys for a bit! Addie is just so sweet! Keep an eye out on your email for your gallery link:) Also I usually post a couple on facebook so if you want one for your profile pic feel free! Hope you guys have a wonderful first Christmas as a family

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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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Paxton {Toledo Family Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:40:51 +0000

So I got to hang out with this cutie and his family a couple days ago. He is 18 months old and usually kids in that age range take awhile to warm up to me. This was not the case for Paxton. He warmed right up and was so smiley! He has these beautiful big blue eyes and they spiked his hair! ::swoon:: Paxton and his folks moved here from Texas almost a year ago and they are settling in just fine. I was happy to capture these photos for them, especially on such a lovely fall afternoon!

Yeh…Paxton had to be cute…look at his folks!

Krysta, thanks so much for calling me. I really enjoyed hanging out with you guys and getting to know you guys and sweet little Paxton! I always add a few to our FB page if you'd like one for your profile pic. Keep an eye on your email tomorrow for the link and password!

~Bethany

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Matt and Rachel~Engaged {Toledo Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:46:06 +0000

It's true..my baby sister is officially getting married. It seems so weird and I don't know why. She's the youngest one…she's not supposed to do grown up stuff. She found the one for her, and he's the only guy I'd be willing to give her too. He's nuts about her and I know he will take great care of her. Plus he loves Bean a ton….sign of a good man right there. I think I went overkill on the photos but I was suddenly nervous….didn't want her to be disappointed! Rach….hopefully you didn't get the E.P. about photos

He makes her laugh so much and that's what we all wanted for her….a lifetime full of laughter.

They are really alike…I asked them to sit here….and the both started collecting leaves because they didn't want to get dirty haha.

I remember in the beginning of their relationship Rachel was taking it slow, trying to figure him out. One day he had flowers delivered to my folks house for her. He learned that she wasn't actually going to be home that weekend, she was house sitting for Tabitha…he went over to my parent's house and picked them up and took them to Tab's so Rachel could enjoy them all weekend. That's when I knew he was the one she'd been waiting for. She once told me she had been waiting her whole life for a boy to send her flowers…and here he was. Sending her flowers for no reason at all and double delivering them just so she could enjoy them.

So I know she reads my blog…when I was explaining this to them she said "Oh I know that one….no smiling Matt…it's dramatic" Gotta love a good blog stalker.

Yes…that is an amazing ring….that he ::cough cough:: designed himself!! Yowza!

Matt and Mini Me….I couldn't be happier for you guys. I can hardly wait until your big day, it's going to be wonderful! You guys will be so happy together!
PS Hopefully Dad doesn't think I made you kiss too much!

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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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Ian and Mandy~Engaged {Toledo Photography}

Bethany Leisure — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:53:28 +0000

Ian and Mandy are so much fun to be around. They are laid back, and they just laugh and laugh together. They are one of those couples who you can just tell were destined to be together. They decided they wanted to do their photos where they got engaged….Mandy's family's summer home in Catawba! ::swoon:: We had fantastic weather and a beautiful day on the lake and I got to hear all about how they got together…it was a great afternoon! Here are some of my faves:

Holy blue eyes!! Two luckies!

Yeh….he got her some BLING! It's beautiful! Way to go Ian!

Ian and Mandy, so glad I got to spend some time with you guys. Your day is going to be amazing and I can't wait!

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