Beautiful Christy expecting her first baby. This session is pulled from the archives.
Christy is so beautiful and just glowing during this pregnancy. I think that’s something that can be said of so many lovely mamas during their pregnancy. Pregnancy is such a beautiful, wonderful thing. Each time I think it such a miracle. The miracle of a life growing inside you. It always makes me think of how amazing God is. You can see Him so clearly and plainly.
We met for this session out in Rural North Louisiana on a beautiful day and had the most wonderful time together. It is such a privilege to be able to document such incredible times for such amazing people. I never take this time for granted.
Sweet baby Weston. Have I told you I love to photograph newborns? Oh I have, good..
As a newborn photographer in north Louisiana I think it is no secret that this is my favorite part of photography. These precious newborns. The time with them so little goes by so very, very fast. It is so hard, but it is so wonderful all at the same time. God entrusts us with these precious lives and through Him we are able to raise them into wonderful people. There is nothing more amazing than that. It takes a lot of grace. A lot of patience. A lot of hard work. But it is so beer, very worth it.
This sweet session is from the archives but it is definitely a favorite. Seeing the love these siblings have for their new baby brother is just so very sweet. I hope you enjoy it.
Emma turning one!! This is milestone session is pulled from the archives. My very own, sweet Emma girl. Oh man does this bring back the memories. She was such a little stinky head. Oh wait, she still is. Haha!!
Her first birthday theme was apple pie themed. We set up decor featuring all things apple pie and I just loved it! She did so good, especially when we would sing baby shark. Oh how much she loved that song. What little one doesn’t though?
Going through this series of going through the archives is so sweet and I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am.
This gorgeous wedding in downtown shreveport at the Remington Suite Hotel was one for the books. I had the privilege to second shoot for the incredibly talented Misty Swilley Photography. These images are all from second shooting with her. I’ve been so blessed to become friends with her and come along with her to photograph weddings alongside her. She is truly so kind.
This was my first time at the Remington and I can see why weddings here are a thing. It was lovely!! The ceremony took place on top of the hotel. We couldn’t have had a better day if we had asked specifically for it. It was breezy and cool. It felt wonderful!
The bride and groom pledged their lives to each other surrounded by their friends and family, ones they love and that love them. I know it was a dream day for them. I couldn’t be happier and I wish them all of God’s many blessing upon their marriage.
This was such a fun day! All the kiddos look forward to this day all year long. Evening Light Tabernacle’s Fall Festival. This a day full of lots and lots of fun!
This year was exceptionally cold but that didn’t stop us. From bounce houses to three legged races, we did it all! It was such a blast!
Each year we work together as a church body to make this day happen. Game booths, food booths, relay races, cake contests. You name it. I know it’s a lot of work to pull it all off but I have to say it is worth every effort. My girls adore fall festival day!
It was so fun bringing my camera along this year to capture the day. So much action and fun caught on camera. Hopefully as you scroll through this blog post you will get a glimpse at just how much of a fun day this is.
This precious in-home newborn session took place about 30 minutes outside of Ruston, Louisiana. The gorgeous nursery was so easy to photograph and see baby Zoe did so good! These times with precious newborns is so very fleeting. It it so special to me to be able to photograph them and document this incredible time.
Each time I walk away from a newborn session, my heart feels so full. I can’t believe this is my job. This is what I get to do. It is such an incredible honor.
We swaddled little Zoe in a sweet blanket and began her session in the nursery. One thing I love to capture in the nursery is images that portray real life with a newborn. Mama checking on her baby in the crib, rocking her in the rocking chair. Anything that feels like real like just makes me so happy. The posed photos are always nice, but the ones that just tug on my heart are the real life, every day ones.
This in-home newborn session is hand down, one of my absolute favorites and I am so thrilled to share it with you!!
Oh man, oh man. These are some kind of good. My brother and his beautiful wife with their precious ONE YEAR OLD!! How??? Time goes so, so fast.
We met on a blistery cold and windy day about an hour from Shreveport Louisiana for this sweet family session. Out in rural Louisiana is where I’m from and where I feel most at home. I love a beautiful open field with tall grass and gorgeous sunlight. You can almost guarantee that I will choose that over a busy and busting city any day. Of course, if rural fields aren’t your thing I never force it. We always want your session to be YOU and not ME.
As I stated before, this day was cold and windy. Kinlee did so good despite the cold. She didn’t want to leave. Playing in the grass while her crazy aunt was making all kinds of noise to get her attention. Her mom and dad sitting in the grass with her.. Why would she want to leave??
I always do my very best to make sessions fun for littles, even one year olds. I don’t want to focus solely on poses, I like to incorporate play as much as possible.
Photographing these precious families with their adorable babies just makes my heart sing. I know I have said that before, but I mean it. Nothing makes me more happy. I love what I do!!
As a newborn photographer in the Ruston Louisiana area, I’ve been asked a few questions about our newborn sessions! Here is a place for all of them to be answered!!
First of all, I want to let you know that 2023 due dates are open for booking!! Secure your date before your precious baby comes to guarantee that you’re on our calendar!! You can do that here
DO WE NEED TO BRING PROPS?
My photography style doesn’t incorporate many props. Quilts and a few chairs every now and then is about as far as that goes. If you have any special items to your family, we are more than happy to incorporate them.
For newborn portraits, we like to keep it simple and really focus on those sweet babies. Swaddle blankets, little outfits ( sleepers, gowns, headbands, hats, etc) are welcome. Items that are special to your family can also be incorporated as well!
DO WE NEED TO FIND A LOCATION?
This one is easy! Newborn sessions are done in the comfort of your very own home.
HOW CAN WE PREPARE OUR KIDS FOR OUR SESSION?
In my opinion, there isn’t much preparing you can do other than letting them know they will meet someone knew and that they will be taking their pictures. Let them know that we will have a great time together and that we will become friends before the night is over.
I make it a point to introduce myself to the little ones and really get down on their level to make them feel comfortable. I know that little ones can be really unpredictable and that having patience with them is key. No bribery needed.
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
When planning your session, selecting your outfits can be hard! What I like to recommend is to stick with neutral colors or earth tones and simple patterns such as dainty florals. Avoid everyone matching exactly and instead try to coordinate colors. Look on Pinterest for color pallets that pair well together or pull from the colors in your home.
Accessories and layers photograph really well and, almost always, the dressier the better. Once you book your session you will have access to our style guide where we give more advice and even share places to shop!
WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
We promise a two week turn around time! Your images will be delivered in a lovely online gallery! From there you can download and print your images. We even have an online store for printing right within your gallery!
Every year we make it a point to get a big family photo of my side of the family. We pull all the ideas together for outfits and we meet up after church on a Sunday at my parents home in North Louisiana to get a family photo.
It’s so fun and something I love doing. This year it was exceptionally cold, but everyone did fabulous!
We love our family so much!
It’s no secret, little ones don’t always just love to be in front of the camera. I get it. It can be scary to have someone you don’t know all up in your personal space. But as a family photographer in the shreveport Louisiana area, I have worked with numerous little ones and almost always end up with a smile.
What is the secret? Let me tell you!
It can be very difficult to get a little one to be still, look at the camera and smile. In fact, it can be hard for adults to do that. Sitting still for long periods of time and smiling is boring!
Instead of asking that of kiddos, and really anyone, I like to encourage play. Playing is what kids do best. I don’t push them to do anything they don’t want to do. During your session, they are the boss. The best advice I have is to let go of the correcting for the photos and just let them be. Let them play.
If you’re worried I won’t get a portrait of all of you looking at the camera and smiling, don’t worry! I always do. But we make it quick and then we play. We explore. We do things that are interring to the little ones.
So if you’re worried, don’t be! We will have a great time together and get wonderful images!
North Louisiana Lifestyle Family and Newborn Photographer 