Tabitha Smith

About Tabitha & Wellspring Photography

What I love about my job is that it brings together so many of my favorite things: art, family, weddings, children, animals, and nature. Most of all I love connecting with others. It is important to me to make that connection during a photo session (and in life), and then to capture it through my lens. Getting to do that as my job is truly a blessing especially if I can capture significant moments for others that will last a lifetime.

Archive: ‘Pets’



A Few Of My Favorite Things {Toledo Family Photographer}

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

 

What are some of MY favorite things?

Movie night, lilacs, carrot cake, coffee, compassion, a good bottle of wine, hugs, being silly, Sam Cooke…oh, I could go on for days! But a few things that are at the TOP of my list include: babies, children and dogs. If you know me, you know if there is a baby around-I will most likely be hogging that baby as much as possible. If there are kids in the room; I'll hopefully have them laughing and making silly faces and telling me their favorite joke in no time. And if there is a dog near me I will be petting and scratching that pup until it thinks I'm its new best friend:) 

With that said, I'd like you to meet Zander! He is 3 months old and was an absolute joy to photograph. Now this can be a tricky age and many photographers won't even schedule 3 month photos. A 3 month old baby is past the newborn stage, where we can get them all snug as a bug, curled up and sleeping so that we can capture the beauty of their brand new being, BUT they are also still a bit shaky and not yet to the 6 month stage (where they are typically sitting up and will laugh and coo easily.) 

I love this age because they are just so wide-eyed and sweet. They are interacting with the parents so much and WAY more expressive than they are as newborns. Often they seem a bit overwhelmed by the sight of my camera (aren't most people? haha, jk!)

I love getting parents to hold them and be involved in the session and since babies change so quickly I can't imagine a parent NOT wanting to document all those changes (whether or not it's done professionally or with dad's Iphone.)

My point is: I don't think there is ever a "bad" age to make photographic memories of someone you love.

So, back to Zander- he's got this very gentle and relaxed demeanor, a head of super thick, soft, reddish hair and unbelievably lovely eyes. 

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I had to share at least 1 photo of his entire outfit…I LOVE IT!!!

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What a sweet boy-his mama is just over the moon:)

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Next up? Trinity & Talon!

I adore these two and it is NEVER a dull moment with them:) Talon has NO fear and Trinity is just pure joy. They are a total blast to be around and here are some of my faves from their fall session:

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I always get HUGE smiles from these cuties!!!

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Wellspring Photography Tabitha Ferguson

Wellspring Photography Tabitha Ferguson

Couldn't believe this great old truck on their property….yessssssss.

Wellspring Photography Tabitha Ferguson

Wellspring Photography Tabitha Ferguson

 

And last but not least…

I did some new photos for Assistance Dogs for Acheiving Independence (ADAI) which is now part of the Ability Center! I think ADAI is an incredible organization and am happy to help them by volunteering some of my time and talent. PLUS I get the added bonus of meeting some truly great people and many wonderful pups who are all into helping others.

http://www.abilitycenter.org/programs-and-services/assistance-dogs-of-america-program

Wellspring Photography Tabitha Ferguson

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Dogs doing laundry? Yes PLEASE! Maybe I can teach Charlie how to fold mine?

ADAI Wellspring Photography

Thanks for checking out my blog!

Interested in having me doing photos for you?

Email me at tabitha.wellspring@gmail.com

Tabitha

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Peyton the Pooch *Toledo Pet Photography*

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Yay! Got a new blog design, a new logo and now I can post larger pictures too!

Plus we have more updates on the way…

I wanted to share a few photos from a recent session I did in Columbus of one of the cutest dogs I've ever met; this is Peyton and I just about scooped him up and took him right home with me he's just so dang adorable! Luckily he has a great home and is very loved so pup-napping him was totally out of the question! We had perfect weather, thank goodness the rain held out for us, and I had such a good time:)

Check out this little guy…

I am just crazy about those ears! I love how they just stick out to the sides or perk up and fold over when he is curious or playful:)

 

Chillin' with Dad…

This has to be my fave…

 

 

Tabitha

More posts coming very soon!

How do you like the new blog?

P.S. Don't forget that once we get to 1000 fans on Facebook we have some giveaways!!!! So share our page and suggest us to your friends & family:)

tabitha.wellspring@gmail.com 419.266.0318

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My Pets:) (aka…my stalkers)

Friday, April 8th, 2011

It has been quite awhile since I posted pics of my much loved pets so I thought it was time to share some.

(See them in older posts here & here and they are in other posts too, just keep looking:)

These three make me absolutely crazy but I love them sooooooo much. I do not think of them so much as children(since they are not), I guess I think of them more like good friends/stalkers.

My husband  & I are probably more like THEIR stalkers since we talk about them, photograph them, and snuggle with them as much as possible. 

Here they are…see, they just stare at me and follow me around. kinda creepy:)

Tango will be 11 this month.

He's doing great for an old pup; just a little lumpier than he used to be, but still just as cute as ever:)

Charlie is 2 and SUPER nuts.

He's actually getting to be very well behaved, but is still a wild man.

 And did I mention that he looks very worried about 75%of the time?

 

And Tango never really seems worried about anything much. (except for Charlie.)

 

Part Kangaroo???

Next year I need to record Charlie running in the snow and play it in slow motion. I bet I would laugh for days about it:)

 

And here is Hannah. We are dog people really (in case you hadn't noticed, haha); but somehow we got stuck with a cat.

Lucky for her -she is a really nice cat,

and she IS pretty cute…

Guess we will keep her:)

Okay last one.

Now usually Charlie is running circles around Tango and I worry that Tango is too old for a younger dog who can be SO rambunctious and extremely bratty…but then I see them chasing a squirrel together or snuggling, and then I am very happy we got Charlie.

Also since we have passed the 600 fans mark on our Facebook page I wanted to announce what our giveaways are!

Once we reach 1000 fans I will be giving away a H.S. Senior Package and a Family Session!!!! Check out Bethany's blog too for her giveaway.

Tell your friends and family to "LIKE" our FB page so that they too can qualify for the giveaway.

Details and rules later:)

Tabitha

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I LOVE DOGS. (I also love people who train dogs to help people.)

Monday, April 4th, 2011

I just can't get over how much I love Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. (ADAI) I love what they do for people. I love how they train dogs and how they train the people who receive these amazing dogs. They take what they do seriously but everyone I've encountered there, when I go to ADAI to take pictures, is kind and giving and they seem to share a lot of laughs while they do what they do. This is why I am happy to volunteer my time and services at ADAI. Check out some my older ADAI posts here & here.

I headed out to ADAI in Swanton last week to grab some shots of the newest group of dogs who will be graduating at the end of this month. At graduation these dogs are officially presented to their new families. They typically start living with the new family prior to the actual graduation; however, the grad ceremony is a chance for ALL the many people, who have helped to raise and train each pup, to see who the dog has been placed with, and gives them a chance to say goodbye. It also gives the new family an opportunity to see how much love and work has gone into raising their service/therapy dog.  All of the ADAI dogs go through extensive training and are fostered and handled by many wonderful people. Click HERE to read about the process each pup goes through and what they learn to do.

Soooo, here are the latest soon-to-be graduates: Steve, Jada and Gracie…

The perfect Golden Retriever smile…

When the dogs get placed with their new families, the families spend about a week getting to know their new dog and learning how to work with them. They learn how to give commands, how to walk them, basic care, how to take them to the vet, etc.

Here they are at the park where they went walking and practiced giving commands. They learned how to keep the dogs focused on them while there were distractions such as other dogs, squirrels, and strangers.

These next 2 shots are of some "distractions" that were set up at the park, pretty cute distractions!

Next up…some of the newest trainees at ADAI!

Meet Kennedy, a very sweet and laid back Golden…and that was him 2 pics ago at the park too:)

Leah…I love her brown eyes and she is so snuggly!

And this little guy is very playful. He didn't have a name yet when I met him because he was so new but I've heard since then that he has been named Gallaway, in honor of Karen Gallaway who was a volunteer at ADAI from 2004-2010; she sadly passed away last year but will never be forgotten.

Meet Gallaway…how about those 'puppy dog eyes'?

Thank you to Assistance Dogs of America and all those who are involved for helping others and helping to make our world a better place. Please check out the ADAI website and Facebook page for more info and to see how you can help!

I hear they really need foster homes right now so if you are willing to open your heart & home to help with one of their pups, give them a call:)

Tabitha

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Horseback Riding in Empire

Friday, February 11th, 2011

 

Last blog post from our fall trip up north to the Benzie County area and I saved the best for last:)

I LOVE horses but hadn't ridden in awhile so while we were on our fall Michigan trip we decided to do a trail ride and enjoy the autumn scenery, gorgeous weather and some super cool horses.

We headed out to Empire, Michigan to H & H Stables for a two hour trail ride; their horses and trail guide were very nice:)

I didn't take my camera on the ride because I wanted to enjoy myself and not worry about my camera getting damaged or jostled around, but here are some pics from after we got back (btw~ WHOA my legs were feeling a little bit wobbly when we got done, like I said, it had been awhile!)

 

This next photo reminds me of one of those "I hate Mondays" or "This is what I think of housework" posters…

 

 

This guy had the craziest light blue eyes, aren't they awesome?

 

This next one is my fave…this guy was NOT shy:)

Thanks H&H Stables! We had a great ride and hope to come back next year for another:)

Tabitha

Give me a call or send me an email if you need photos done

of you, a loved one, of your pets, business, family, etc.

tabitha.wellspring@gmail.com 419.266.0318

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A New Addition~Bethany’s Maternity Session:)

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Here at Wellspring we are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Bethany & Ryan's first child:)

Bethany is super adorable as a Mom-to-be and we often tease her about how small her belly is (she is due this month!)

They have decided to wait to find out if they are having a boy or girl until the baby is born and one the baby's aunts decided to nickname him/her "Benji" so that we didn't have to call it…well, "It." (not only are they waiting to find out if they are having a boy or girl but they are also not telling anybody the names they have picked out! It's torture!!!)

So, "Benji": I can not wait to meet you. I will be one of the first people to see and photograph you and hopefully someone else will take the camera for a few moments because I also can't wait to hold and kiss you:)

Bethany & Ryan: You two will be amazing parents and I can't wait to see you two welcome your new little love into the family.

So, here she is, all glowing and round…

 

The cute parents-to be:)

 

Hee hee, had to get Rufus in this post!

Bethany will be posting more pics of the nursery, but I had to get some of the awesome details…

 

Some of "Benji's" stuffed animals waiting for the arrival…

 

My favorite belly shot…

 

See! She barely even looks pregnant in some of these, lol:)

Tabitha

Posted in Couples, Maternity, Personal, Pets | 13 Comments »

Happy New Year & A Happy Family

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

Happy New Year everyone!

I am SUPER excited about 2011 and all the growth and change it brings.

We will be welcoming at least one new Wellspring member and one tiny new family member too :Dand we will have our biggest year of weddings so far!

To kick off 2011 I have a family session sneak peek to share.

Carol & Doug contacted me about getting some photos done of their entire family while everyone was in town for the holidays.

What a happy & fun bunch! We had lots of laughs and in between photos they were busy cooking a delicious smelling Lasagna dinner that had me drooling:)

Here they are…

 

The heart of it all…

 

Just the grand kids…

 

Doug with his Christmas gift:)

 

With those colors I knew they had to be Ohio State fans!

 

Chloe with her Christmas gift…

 

Three generations of beautiful women!

And finally the whole gang…

So happy to have the honor of taking your family portraits:) I had a great time with you all and the rest of your photos will be ready very soon. Hope you all had a wonderful time being together for the holidays!

We are busy getting ready for 2 upcoming bridal shows but not too busy for you! Call or email us if you would like family photos done or if you are getting married and need a wedding photographer.

419-266-0318 or tabitha.wellspring@gmail.com

Tabitha

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Giving Back This Holiday Season…

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

 

 

If you keep up with our Wellspring blogs at all you know by now

that Bethany & I love to give back to the community & to the world.

We have both been very blessed in our lives and know that not everyone is as fortunate as we are,

so we try to make a difference when we can!

This holiday season I would like you to consider making a donation to one of these 3 organizations;

you may want to make a donation as a gift in addition to all the gifts you are already giving to loved ones, or in lieu of gifts.

I usually like to give a modest gift AND make a donation:)

The first local charity is Serenity Farms in Luckey, Ohio.

SF is a farm that promotes animal assisted therapy for people with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.

I have done some volunteer work for them, grooming horses and cleaning stalls, but they could always use  more help.

Click here to find out how you can help:)

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I have volunteered for this second local organization as well. 

Assistance Dogs of America Inc. is located in Swanton, Ohio

and is such a great group; they train therapy & service dogs, and these dogs change lives!

The volunteers and employees at ADAI are always working hard to help others;

click here to get more info about what they do & to see how you can be of assistance to them:)

 

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My last charity is an organization that I have been donating to over the past year.

I sponsor a woman named Mary who was a victim of rape & war crimes in the Congo.

A donation each month to Women For Women helps a war survivor rebuild her life and  get educated.

What I love most about this program is that it teaches a victim how to help herself and how to make her life better.

Click here to find out how you can help a woman in need.

 

Even if you choose not  to make a donation to one of the charities I've suggested,

I hope that you will make a donation or volunteer for a charity or person in need this holiday season (and all year!).

And don't forget…for each new Facebook fan we get in December we will make a donation to Hannah's Socks!

If you are already a fan: suggest us to all your Facebook friends:)

 

Thank you SO much and I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas!

Tabitha

Posted in Babies, Birthdays, Children, Couples, Engagements, Family, Pets, Seniors, Teens & Tweens, Uncategorized, Weddings, Welcome! | No Comments »

Sierra~Class of 2011!

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

 

 

Hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving!

I have sooo much to share (since I got a little behind on the blogging…)

Meet Sierra and her lovely horse Dakota.

I was SUPER excited when Sierra contacted me about doing her Senior pics,

especially when she told me she wanted to do some with her horse:)

I LOVE horses and her horse Dakota is gorgeous and super sweet (just like Sierra:)

Check out some of my faves from our session…

 

Love those beautiful blue eyes…

I don't think I can even pick a favorite because I just love them all:)

Sierra: I hope you had a great time~I sure did! I know you have a bright future ahead of you; can you believe you have less than half a year until you graduate??? 

More to come…

Tabitha

Posted in Pets, Seniors | 8 Comments »

My Very Own Blog:)

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

 

I'm SUPER excited to have my very own blog now:) I've been sharing Bethany's blog but I've been so busy lately we decided it was time I had my own! Thanks for checking it out and PLEASE subscribe  if you'd like to stay up to date with my work. Here are some of my favorite images from the old blog and I will be doing several new posts in the next 2 days:)

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Hope you enjoyed the photo smorgasbord:)

To see much more check out Bethany's Blog (where all my past work is:)

Please give me a call or email me if you'd like to set up a photo session.

tabitha.wellspring@gmail.com or 419-266-0318

Tabitha

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