Bringing my babies into the world at home opened my eyes to just how powerful, sacred, and beautiful the journey of motherhood truly is. Being a mom of six means I’ve put myself on the backburner more times than I can count… and that’s exactly why I do what I do. I believe every mother — no matter where she is in her journey — deserves to pause, be seen, and feel celebrated.
Your Columbus Family & Motherhood Photographer
Studio located in Glenford, Ohio Serving the greater Columbus Area
Hi, I'm bethany
am Bethany — mama of six, homebirth warrior, nature lover, and the heart behind Whispy Shades Photography.
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When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me baking (if you show up at my door, there will be food — that’s a promise), foraging on our land, chasing quiet moments, or enjoying something rich and dark chocolatey. I grew up on a dairy farm, and it was important to me to raise my own children with that same kind of grounded, hands-in-the-earth kind of life. I can see my parents place from a top our hill.
My studio is an extension of that — peaceful, warm, and tucked away from the noise — a place where you can breathe, slow down, and simply be. Whether we’re photographing in the studio, outdoors, or at a location that matters to you, I want your experience to feel just like home — comforting, real, and full of heart.
Livin' near greater columbus outside of the hustel
My background story
his is our little "island" as my husband likes to call it. I grew up "down the hill and through the creek," as pictured here.
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I was raised on our family’s dairy farm, surrounded by the love of two incredible parents, three sisters, and my brother—who has always been my closest friend. Life on the farm grounded me in ways I’ll forever be grateful for. The hard work, the early mornings, the quiet strength—it all shaped the person I am today.
None of it would have been possible without my parents. Their love, work ethic, and unwavering support are the foundation of who I’ve become. I still help with milking the cows, and now, I’ve started bringing my own children along, taking turns by my side. It’s not just about chores—it’s about passing down the same values of respect and resilience that were instilled in me.
If I can be even half the parent mine were, I know I’ll be doing something right.
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Ever since I was little, I dreamed of becoming a vet. My mom still has photos of me as a tiny girl, always surrounded by cats—sometimes I think I loved animals more than people (as odd as that might sound). That deep connection is what sparked my love for the farm, especially the cows.
When I do not have a camera in hand, you will find me outside. Now, we have our own little “hobby” farm on 13 acres, home to cats, dogs, goats, sheep, a llama, cows, and chickens. It’s a wild and wonderful place, full of personality and joy. Watching my kids grow up with these animals is one of my greatest joys, and I adore photographing them—along with other children—interacting with the animals. Their fascination, their wonder, the way their eyes light up... it’s pure magic, and you can’t pose that kind of connection.
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Animals have always had my heart
We reached out to Bethany after looking through several portfolios of recommended photographers in the area. We asked her to capture some family photos for our business at our Farm. She was super flexible to work with our harvest dates and was incredibly accommodating to my very busy and active young boys! Her talent to capture the perfect golden light is unmatched! Would highly recommend spending with her! I also appreciated her calm demeanor despite picture day being a bit unnerving for us as parents! Very thankful for her help!
Bethany was so incredible to work with and produced images better than I imagined. We drove from Dayton to work with her for my maternity and newborn photos and I would absolutely make that drive again for her.
Bethany has done my high school senior pictures, maternity photo shoot, and newborn/family photos. She is so talented, and has really mastered her craft at photography. Her eye for capturing the moment is what really makes her work stand out, and has kept me coming back for more. Bethany puts so much heart and passion into her work and I am always amazed by our end galleries. Ive had a great experience with all of our sessions, and we have had a lot of fun so far! My favorite has been our newborn family shoot. She photographed our son in the most beautiful ways and brought all of our ideas to life! Highly recommend and I will be coming back for more as my family continues to grow!!
Whispy Shades was an amazing experience for both maternity and newborn photos. Bethany was extremely kind and professional, allowing me and my wife to choose the direction for each of our photo shoots while offering great advice and guidance as my wife and I did not have any ideas at first. Bethany was timely, flexible, and extremely kind and easy to get along with. On top of the warm, welcoming vibes, the photos she took turned out phenomenal! I would highly recommend using Whispy Shades for maternity, newborn, family and any other professional pictures they offer.
My wife and I had both our maternity and newborn photo shoots with Bethany. She did a terrific job! She was able to direct us to get the best out of each photo. The touch ups and editing of the photos made them look magnificent. Bethany did a great job dealing with our fussy baby as well to get the best pictures out of a screaming wild baby. We’re so glad to have the albums and are proud to show them off. Thanks Bethany!
We love our photos and had a great experience! Bethany was easy to work with and so patient with all the emails and questions I sent to her. Turn around time for photo delivery was as expected. We gave photos as Christmas gifts this year, all of our family loved them! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great photographer!!
Bethany did a great job capturing our vision and was very accommodating, as we live a good distance away. She offers wardrobe alongside hair/makeup (extra charge). Her hair/makeup person uses Mary Kay. When working with our baby, she was able to not only keep him calm, but also have his personality shine through. She is a baby whisperer! Everyone absolutely loved the photos. They were certainly hard to narrow down because we loved so many.
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Because it will never be perfect—but the love, the chaos, the togetherness you share right now deserves to be remembered just as it is, beautifully and honestly.
