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Aiden and Alli {Toledo Children Photography}

October 5th, 2011

It has been a year already! I can't believe how much Alli and Aiden have grown! Now Alli is talking up a storm too! They both kept giving me hugs and telling me all kinds of stories. It was such a warm sunny day and I got to spend it with two cuties at Fleitz Pumpkin Patch and at Maumee Bay State Park!

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Haha, Alli was such a ham!

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Dean and Danielle, thanks so much for having me out today. I was so happy to hang out with the kiddos again! I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek, the rest will be available tomorrow!

~Bethany

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Gideon is ONE! {Toledo Baby Photography}

October 4th, 2011

I can't believe this little guy is one! It seems like he was born just yesterday, where does the time go? I still absolutely love his hair…he has however begun to lose his baby fat! I don't think I can call him Mr.Squishy anymore….he is on the move and all that working to get around is thinning him out! I might need to think of a new nickname! Watch him grow here, here, and here!

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I love how he already sits like a boy! Plus he has some awesome expressions, makes me giggle! I'm digging his hair swoop…maybe his new nickname can be Elvis?

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Pretty sure he can pull off the nickname Elvis

Erin, you've done such a great job with him! He's a happy boy and just so cute! Love his three teeth and his strawberry blonde hair! The rest will be ready tomorrow!

~Bethany

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Gabe and Family {Toledo Family Photography}

October 3rd, 2011

Ok so I'm sure you all remember the Rufus art contest! Our little winner Gabe made the best drawing! Seriously had me laughing out loud! I had such a blast (not surprised) with these guys! They kept me laughing all day and just so sweet, the whole lot! Jenni mentioned she thinks that I am cool….I was really flattered but it made me chuckle inside….she obviously has never seen my performance of Bohemian Rhapsody. I have a feeling Jenni and I might become friends! We just got a long so well! Alright, on to some photos!

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Look at those cute boys!!

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They really love their boys.

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I had such a great time with you guys, and really enjoyed getting to know you. I appreciate your big hearts and compassion for others. The rest of your photos will be up tonight or tomorrow so keep an eye out on your email.

~Bethany

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Hunter and Shawnteal~Engaged! {Toledo Photography}

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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Jay and Erin~Engaged! (Toledo Photography)

September 21st, 2011

So, I'm totally psyched that these two booked me as their photog. The consultation was awesome, we just clicked. The engagement session just confirmed everything. I just loved hanging out with these two and watching them interact. I think we laughed the entire time and when I borrowed her ring to grab a couple shots they were just in their own little world, laughing and whispering…they are serious snuggle bugs and it's freakin cute.

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This is Erin's tree…she found it and loved it and I agree…it's pretty schwiggin.

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Grand Rapids might be small…but they have so many great little areas.

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Like I said…snuggle bugs!

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That is one gorgeous girl!

Jay and Erin, so glad I got to spend time with you! Can't wait until your big day! It's gonna be awesome.

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The Out of Towners! {Toledo Family Photography}

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!

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Leah {Toledo Child Photography}

September 12th, 2011

So…every time this girl has a birthday I get a little sad. She is just getting big so fast. She was the third newborn I photographed under Wellspring and she has been around since near the beginning of the company. I just love that curly blonde hair and sweet smile. She is still just as laid back as I remember. She's turning two and even though she is on the run she was so easy to redirect and easy to get smiles from. She has this infectious happy disposition. Here is Leah two years ago:

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Here's Leah today:

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She's such a big girl! She says so many words and such the little comedian!

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I seriously love it when she laughs, I think she might have the biggest smile I've ever seen!

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T.J. and Jenny, so happy that I have been able to grow up with Leah. She is so sweet and I just love looking through all her old photos and see her grow! If you want to see Leah grow click here, here, and here. It's amazing to me how quickly little ones get so big!

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The Bride’s Yearbook! {Wedding Photography}

September 11th, 2011

OK so you know how every year from high school you have a yearbook? They always have those slots where people are voted most _______. Well I'm having a bride's yearbook! (Thinking about a groom's yearbook). So here they are! My 2011 brides, they all struck me in a different way and I really loved every single wedding (and all for different reasons!) Here we go!

Most Likely to be a 1950's Barbie Doll: Missy!

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Missy has this awesome vintage quality to her. She's sweet and has this lovely soft smile and perfectly curled blonde hair. I can just see her running around in a poodle skirt!! Plus she's gorgeous enough to be a barbie doll!

Most Likely to be Miss America: Kylie!

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Kylie has such a sweet personality, she is always smiling and you can tell she cares so deeply about people. She just has this leadership quality about her.

Most Likely to Be Your Best Friend: Jaime!

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Jaime has felt like an old friend since the moment I met her. People are just drawn to her and she is pretty much comfortable with everyone! Jaime doesn't know any strangers and she is so much fun!

Most Likely to Appear on Hoarders: Sarah!

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No, not as a hoarder but as the gal cleaning up all that mess! I think Sarah was my most organized bride. She had her schedule and she stuck to it! I think her day may have been the smoothest wedding day I've ever experienced. Sometimes I think she oughtta fly back here and make some lists for me!

Most Likely to Model: Sarah!

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Sarah told me at the beginning of her day that she is shy in front of the camera….she might have been at first but she really knocked her photos out of the park! Sarah definitely is quieter but she is fierce underneath it all!

Most Likely to Be the Coolest Kid in School: Melissa!

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Melissa is so laid back and nothing gets her down! She is just a happy go lucky and just about everyone wants to be around her! Her fashion sense mixed with her sweet excitability makes her one of those girls you just want to be like!

Most Likely to be the Sweetest Heart: Cassie!

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Cassie reminds me of ice cream cones on sunny afternoons. She always speaks kindly, and there's always a smile on her face. She is always willing to go that extra mile to make someone happy! In all the time I spent with her (during wedding planning mind you) she never once complained and was always just happy to talk and laugh!

Most Likely to Be a Pin-Up Girl:Cindy!

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Cindy is one of those quiet girls that you know has sass underneath it all. She has this great smile and a love for all things zebra print! I think that combined with her classic style would make her the perfect pin-up!

I wanted to give a huge sincere thank you to all my brides. You girls rock and made my season awesome! I loved talking with all of you and getting to know you! I hope I get to work with you again in the future! Keep checkin in on me on the blog, plenty of Rufus and Bean photos to go around!

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Dominique {Toledo Senior Photography}

September 6th, 2011

This girl rocked her senior session! She came with awesome clothes and has such an awesome smile (I know I'm partial to dimples). Dominique has a great sense of style and she was so easy in front of the camera. She chose to go to Toledo Botanical for her session. I had a great time getting to know her and her mama! Here are some of my faves:

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GORGEOUS!

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Seriously, I can't get over how pretty she is!!

Dominique, I had so much fun talking with you. I hope the rest of your senior year goes well! Can't wait to show you the rest!

~Bethany

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Elijah {Dayton Newborn Photography}

September 5th, 2011

I was asked by my good friend Echo to do her little guy's newborn photos (of course at the time she didn't know he was a little guy~they were surprised!) I was excited, honored and above all nervous. I would have to say this is the hardest blog post I've ever written. When I am photographing for a regular client I know they booked me because they like my work. With Echo, she is a photographer as well and has her own unique style and way of shooting. The whole night before I hardly slept and my nerves were just coming in bunches and waves on the drive down to Dayton. Echo, I hope I captured what you wanted for Elijah's newborn session. I was thankful Brad could come home from work for a few family shots as well! You two are already such great parents! I can just see how much you love Eli (every time they look at him this humongous grins stretch across their faces! ::sigh:: I LOVE seeing that new parent joy!) Elijah is so awesome…I have several favorite Eli features so let's get to it!