Lisa Geleide Photography

Lisa Geleide Photography Nature. Music. People. Moments. Photographer based in Ohio capturing wildlife, landscapes, live music, and outdoor portraits.

A portion of profits goes to conservation and other non-profits.

📸 Available for portraits, events, and concert photography.

08/25/2026

Last night at the lake

Last Saturday was one of those rainy days when I was carrying a lot emotionally, and I found myself looking up at the cl...
08/22/2026

Last Saturday was one of those rainy days when I was carrying a lot emotionally, and I found myself looking up at the clouds and seeing a reflection of what I was feeling—heavy, unsettled, but with little breaks of light finding their way through.

So I stopped and photographed it.

A whole collection of skies from one rainy day, each one a little different. Maybe that’s what I needed to see: even when everything feels heavy, the light is still there. Sometimes you just have to wait for it to break through. ☁️💙

🦗 Meet My Shopping BuddyYesterday, while I was out working, I went to grab a cart and spotted this little guy hanging ou...
08/18/2026

🦗 Meet My Shopping Buddy
Yesterday, while I was out working, I went to grab a cart and spotted this little guy hanging out nearby.

People were walking right past him without even noticing, but my photographer’s eye caught him immediately. Of course, I had to stop and take a picture. 😂

And he posed perfectly for me! The way he was sitting there, I swear he looked like he was studying the cart and thinking, “Okay… what are we getting next?” 😂

I’m pretty sure this little guy is a katydid. Their green coloring and leaf-like wings make them incredibly good at blending into their surroundings, and those long antennae help them sense what’s happening around them.

I guess yesterday’s shopping trip came with a tiny shopping buddy. 💚🦗

🌧️ When the Sky Felt Like MeI was carrying a lot on Saturday. Too much, honestly. Every emotion seemed to arrive at once...
08/17/2026

🌧️ When the Sky Felt Like Me

I was carrying a lot on Saturday.
Too much, honestly. Every emotion seemed to arrive at once, loud and impossible to quiet. So I found myself at the retention pond just outside of Bryan, Ohio, hoping the rain and open air might give some of it somewhere to go.

And then I looked up.

The sky was wild.

Dark clouds rolled across the horizon, heavy and restless, while patches of brilliant blue broke through wherever they could. The rain was still hanging in the air, but somehow the light kept finding its way through.

And standing there, looking across that pond, I realized…

this is what I feel like.

A little stormy.
A little broken open.
Trying to find the light between everything that feels overwhelming.

I stood there for a while, watching the clouds move and their reflections ripple across the water. I didn't have to fix anything. I didn't have to figure anything out.

I just stood there and let myself feel it all.

And for the first time that day, that felt like enough.

Maybe that's why I couldn't stop taking pictures of this sky. It looked the way I felt... messy, emotional, overwhelming, and somehow still incredibly beautiful. ❤️





Yesterday, I needed to let go.I’ve been going through a rough stretch lately, and during my work shift, I realized I nee...
08/17/2026

Yesterday, I needed to let go.

I’ve been going through a rough stretch lately, and during my work shift, I realized I needed to step away for a little while. So I drove to the retention pond outside of Bryan, Ohio, and walked.

It was raining, the sky was heavy with clouds, and somehow the weather felt like it matched my mood perfectly.

Then, slowly, color began to break through the clouds.

Pink and gold stretched across the horizon, reflecting back at me from the still water. And somewhere in those few quiet moments, I felt the weight I’d been carrying begin to lift.

For the first time in a long time, I felt joy.

I actually spun around and danced in the rain for a minute. Just me, the rain, the sunset, and a moment that reminded me that even on the hardest days, there can still be something beautiful waiting for us.

Sometimes, we just have to stop long enough to see it. ❤️

🐸 Maybe I was supposed to find him.Last night was a stressful one.My mind was full, and I could feel myself getting caug...
08/14/2026

🐸 Maybe I was supposed to find him.
Last night was a stressful one.

My mind was full, and I could feel myself getting caught up in everything that was weighing on me. So I decided to step outside and take a late-night walk around the house. I wasn't looking for anything. I just needed to get away from my thoughts for a little while.

And then I saw him.

Sitting right in the middle of my driveway.

There’s a light nearby, and somehow it illuminated this little toad perfectly against the darkness. He was just sitting there, completely still, completely unconcerned with whatever was going on inside my head.

I stopped.

I watched him for a moment.

And then, naturally, I grabbed my camera.

I've always been fascinated by the way certain encounters can feel like they carry a little more meaning than they should. And when I looked into the spiritual symbolism associated with toads, I couldn't help but smile.

Across different traditions, toads have been associated with transformation, renewal, abundance, grounding, and the ability to move through periods of change. Because they spend their lives between water and land, they're sometimes seen symbolically as creatures that move between different worlds or states of being, reminding us that transformation doesn't always happen all at once.

And perhaps that's why finding this little guy last night felt significant.

I was having a difficult day. My thoughts were heavy. I needed a reminder that I didn't have to have everything figured out right then.

Maybe I was simply taking a walk.

Maybe I just happened to notice a toad in my driveway.

Or maybe I was being reminded to get grounded, let go of what I can't control, and trust that whatever I'm moving through is part of a bigger transformation.

I don't know.

But I do know that I went outside feeling overwhelmed...

…and came back inside feeling just a little lighter.

Sometimes, I think the signs we need don't arrive with fireworks or some grand revelation.

Sometimes they're sitting quietly in the driveway, waiting for us to notice them. 🐸✨

Okay, but honestly… how was I supposed to drive past this? 😂I was on my way home tonight, watching a storm roll in while...
08/11/2026

Okay, but honestly… how was I supposed to drive past this? 😂

I was on my way home tonight, watching a storm roll in while the sky was putting on its own little show...crazy clouds, a beautiful glow from the setting sun, and then I spotted him.

A wild turkey. Standing on a guardrail.
Like he had somewhere important to be and had decided the roadside was the perfect place to make his entrance. 😂

Of course, I had to stop. The only problem? My actual camera was at home. All I had was my phone, so I grabbed it and did my best to capture him before the opportunity disappeared.

And yes, I know this photo isn't perfectly sharp. I know it's not technically the kind of image I'd usually choose as one of my favorites.

But I love it anyway.

Because sometimes the photographs I treasure most aren't the technically perfect ones. They're the ones that bring me right back to where I was and what I was feeling, the storm building in the distance, the light changing by the second, and this completely unexpected little encounter that made me smile.

I never know what I'm going to find on the way home.

Tonight, it was a turkey on a guardrail beneath a stormy sky.

And honestly? I'll take that. 🦃🌩️📱

08/09/2026

Simply Three

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending the evening with Linzi and her mom by the water, capturing one of life'...
08/07/2026

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending the evening with Linzi and her mom by the water, capturing one of life's most exciting chapters. There was so much joy, so much anticipation, and so much love for a little girl they hadn't even met yet.

Now she's here.

I've only seen photos of her so far, but somehow that makes these images even more special. They aren't just maternity portraits anymore. One day, she'll look back at these photographs and know she was loved long before she ever took her first breath.

I like to imagine these photographs hanging in her nursery as she grows—a reminder that before she ever opened her eyes to the world, she was already surrounded by love.

This session was especially meaningful to me because it was my first maternity session. It reminded me that whether I'm photographing wildlife, landscapes, or the milestones that shape our lives, I'm always chasing the same thing: the story behind the moment.

If you're celebrating a new chapter of your own, I'd love the opportunity to help preserve it.

Congratulations, Linzi, and welcome to the world, sweet girl. ❤️





I had just gotten home from work when I noticed the sky.A storm was rolling in, and for a few minutes the clouds were pa...
08/06/2026

I had just gotten home from work when I noticed the sky.

A storm was rolling in, and for a few minutes the clouds were painted with the most incredible shades of pink and gold. I grabbed my camera and walked over to the cornfield next to my house, hoping I could capture what I was seeing before the rain arrived.

What I love most about this photo is where it was taken.

Not on a vacation. Not after a long hike. Just a few steps from my front door.

It's easy to think we have to travel somewhere extraordinary to find something worth photographing. Every once in a while, a quiet evening like this proves otherwise.






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