Before you share your story..

let me tell you mine..

I'm Bethany, a wife and mother of two with Texas roots living in Ohio. I have a doctorate in Theatre Arts and have spent my younger years teaching high school and university theatre students. More recently, you might catch a glimpse of me in our local elementary schools, where I occasionally substitute teach. I love getting to know the people of our community. In everything I have done, I have always had a camera in my hands. Now I am excited to help capture your special moments.

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Catching Joy


As a mother and a wife, I've learned how fast life changes. My children were once small and needing me, always. Now they are teenagers and every-day speeds past faster than I can grasp it. I'm grateful that I captured so many joyful, and sometimes tearful, moments in photography. It is my passion to catch those memories for you, as well.

Two young people smiling and embracing outdoors with rustic building in background. Central Ohio photographer, Pataskala, family photographe
A solitary figure walks along a snowy path through a winter forest with snow-covered bare trees.

My family

I practice all of my sessions on my family, first. They are amazingly patient so that you won't have to be.  
A person in a green winter coat and gray beanie sits by hay bales in a rustic barn on a snowy day.
My husband hikes the trails with me, my two children do light checks in parks when I'm scouting locations.  They let me experiment so that I can give you the best possible experience during your session.
Someone wearing a green winter coat and knit hat stands outdoors in a snowy winter landscape.
You might see them in my photographs, every now and then.  They are my support.
photographY legacy


Combining Styles


My grandfather was a studio photographer in the 1920s and, while his professional studio work was lovely, I've always been drawn to his outdoor, in-the-moment shots.  I take inspiration from the personality of his images, and I'm drawn to the living moments he managed to capture.  With each session, I am fully and completely focused on balancing both posed and natural moments for you... a hundred years later.

Vintage black and white photo of a woman in a dress posed outdoors.
Vintage black and white portrait photograph of person in dark dress against cloudy background from 1920s era.
Family Photography
Black and white photo of a person in a vest and trousers standing outdoors holding archery equipment.
A contemplative person in glasses and a brown jacket poses against autumn foliage with warm golden tones in the background.
A portrait of someone wearing glasses and a blue scarf against an autumn background with golden foliage.
Person wearing glasses and a brown jacket looks down thoughtfully against golden autumn foliage background.