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Category: newborn portraits

Baker | Shreveport Louisiana Newborn Session

Sweet little Baker. Oh how I adore photographing these precious new babies. This is definitely my most favorite thing to photograph. It’s such a special time. It goes so quickly and many times it can feel like a fog because it is not easy. But it is so beautiful. I have never come into the home of new parents and thought anything but “how beautiful.”

Meeting the Rentz family was the highlight of my day. They are some of the sweetest people that I have had the privilege of photographing. They were so welcoming and kind to me. So trusting as I worked to soothe and photograph their precious new boy.

Little Baker’s nursery was so cute with all the blue and white gingham. The puppy dogs were such a sweet touch, too! It is so to see the different ways that mamas find to decorate their nurseries. Every one so unique and so cute. I always make it a point to get images of it because it won’t be long until that room is changed into an older kid room. I want mamas to have photos to look back on to see how sweet the room was back then. Is that not just a sad thought?

I can never say it enough but the saying it so true. The days are long but the years are short. You don’t realize how short they are until you are several years removed from newborn-hood. Then you realize, time goes so very fast.

It is the highest honor that I can ever receive to have brand new parents welcome me into their home to document this incredible time in their lives.

June 13, 2023
Amy and Sebastiaan Maternity Portraits | Minden Louisiana Photographer

Today we are pulling from the vault for this sweet maternity session.

Amy and Sebastiaan came all the way from Europe for these pictures. Ok, fine, that’s not true. They did come from all the way from Europe, but the photos in Louisiana were not orginally part of the plan. You see, Amy is my husband’s sister. Her and Sebastiaan came down for Thanksgiving and while they were here we grabbed some pictures.

They are having their first baby in Feburary and we all can’t wait to see how beautiful she is going to be. And I know they will be amazing parents. Our girls love them both so much. They are moving on in their travels in the US today so of course I’m posting this because we already miss them and they just left. Boo for long distances.

We planned to get these pictures done in the evening but after realizing it was going to rain from noon until…. well, all night, we realized we had to make do with the morning cloudy skies. Within minutes of us starting, the rain came. Thankfully, it was only a drizzle. But it did not help with the chilly temps. We sped through the photos so as to not freeze from being wet and cold.

But in the end, these pictures turned out so well. Thanks for trusting me to capture this sweet time for y’all. We love y’all so much!

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xoxo,

January 25, 2023
Three pieces of advice for a new mama | Ruston Louisiana Newborn Photographer

Being a new mama is hard, I know! There is so much that changes- your body, your sleep, your eating; literally everything changes. I don’t ever pretend to think that I have it all together or that I know more than anyone else; trust me when I say, I don’t.

Hey, sweet friend! I’m a mama and a newborn photographer in the Ruston Louisiana area. I specialize in in-home newborn photography with a lifestyle approach. This type of photography absolutely fills my cup and brings me so much joy. I have had the amazing privilege to work with some amazing mamas in the surrounding north Louisiana areas and if there was any piece of advice I could give them, this is what I would say:

The first thing I could ever tell a new mama is to give yourself grace, upon grace. I heard this before and it stuck with me- you have never been this mama before. You may have been a mom of one or two, but you have never been a mom of three. This is all new.
This applies to even if this is your first baby. No matter how many times you bring a new baby into the world, it’s always going to be a new experience. Give yourself grace.

The second thing I would say is to see a pelvic floor PT. You will thank me later if you follow this advice. Bringing babies into the world bring a lot of trauma to your body. Working with someone specialized in the areas of diastases recti and pelvic floor will help with all things recovery! Learning to use your core again after having a baby is SO empowering!

The last thing I would say, or recommend, would be to enjoy every minute. Now, I know, I know, every minute isn’t enjoyable. Trust me, I know. I have been there. There are a lot of moments that you are just wishing you could get some sleep, wishing the crying or fussing or whining would stop. But also trust me when I say, it goes by so fast!! Like, unfairly fast. When you are in the think of the newborn and baby raising, it feels like you will be in this stage forever. But before you know it, they are off to school and not needing their mama anymore. I think we can all do better at enjoying the moments a little bit better. The baby sleeping on your chest, the snuggles and cuddles, how you can fix everything with a little kiss. The innocence of babies.

If I could leave you with some final words, I would say that you’re doing an amazing job. And I really, really mean that!

January 23, 2023
Now offering fresh 48 sessions | Ruston Louisiana newborn photographer

As a newborn photographer in the Ruston Louisiana area, I knew it was time to begin offering fresh 48 sessions. These precious sessions are done in the hospital, up to 48 hours after your baby’s birth.

These are so special and incredible. Your baby changes so much within the first year and even more so within just the first few days.

To me, the hospital stay can feel like a blur. You don’t hardly remember the details. Documenting this special time will forever keep those special details close to your memory.

Contact us to book your fresh 48 today!

January 6, 2023
Weston | North Louisiana Newborn Photographer

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.

December 5, 2022
Zoe | Newborn Photographer in Ruston Louisiana

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!!

Book your in-home newborn session here

November 23, 2022
Addie | Ruston Louisiana Newborn Photographer

This precious, beautiful lifestyle newborn session is a personal favorite. Oh, how I love photographing newborns. It is truly my favorite thing ever. They are just so precious and snuggly. It never gets old.

This sweet session is from the archives. We met at their home in North Louisiana on a beautiful day to photograph this precious time with their newest addition. These sweet girls were in love with their baby sister and it was the cutest thing ever.

What I love about lifestyle newborn sessions is documenting the every day life. It’s not perfect, but it is so beautiful. It is precious.

November 11, 2022
Nursery Decor Inspiration | Shreveport Baby Photographer

If you have a sweet baby on the way, nursery deor inspiration is probably something on your search history. Am I right?

As a newborn photographer in Shreveport and surrounding Louisiana areas, I’ve seen some really sweet nurseries. I love photographing the details of these precious rooms because in just a few short years, these rooms change drastically. Having them documented at your newborn session is something you won’t regret. This is one of the reasons I love offering in-home newborn session in North Louisiana.

There is nothing like documenting this incredible time right in the comfort of your very own home. Your safe place. Your retreat away from the craziness. No one will have images just like yours. That’s something really neat, if you ask me.

I love this swan mobile!!

Love this

The Noah’s Ark theme

Check out more ideas here!!

Let me know in the comments, what nursery theme do/did you have for your babies?

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July 27, 2022
Abigail Elise | In-Home Newborn Photographer In Louisiana

ok, y’all. This in-home newborn session in Haughton Louisiana was something worht taalking about. You see, this sweet baby girl is a miracle. I know, all babies are miracles. And I completely agree. However, this one is more than your average mircle.

Andrew and Candace were married the October before we were married. They’ve been married for over eight years and have struggled with infertility. They have prayed and believed for a baby.

There was a young girl in our church that was diagnosed with Alopecia. This is an auto-immune disease that takes all your hair. She was bald but faith struck her heart. She went through a prayer line with bobby pins in her hands and said ” want to wear these.’ After much prayer and faith, her hair began to grow back and today she has a beautoful head of curly black hair and IS wearing those bobby pins.

Why am I telling you this? Because this testimony struck Candace’s heart and she, in faith, began buying baby items. Because she was going to use them one day. After years of standing in faith for a baby, here they are, with their gorgeous baby girl.

This was such a special session to be able to capture. I always love newborn sessions, but when it’s a baby that you have prayed and believed for, it makes it so much more special.

I arrived at their home in Haughton, Louisiana to photograph them in the comfort of their home. Little Abigial was a little older because of sickness that hit my family, but she still was wonderful! She didn’t want to sleep, but we were able to get some of the best awake images of a sweet baby that I have ever gotten. I can’t complain.

I am so excited to share these with you and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

If you are expecting a sweet baby, please reach out to book your in-home newborn session!! We love these sweet babies.

May 23, 2022
Three things to know before planning your in-home newborn session | North Louisiana Newborn Photographer

As a family and lifestyle newborn photographer in North Louisiana, I’ve learned a few things that I’d like to share with you as you being planning your in-home newborn session.

This is such an incredible exciting time for you and your spouse. Bringing a little life into the world. It is one of the best and most incredible experiences. You want to document this precious time because, truly, it goes so fast.

I want to share a few things to help you prepare:

1. Don’t stress about what your home looks like. If you don’t have a chance to clean up before I come, don’t worry! I know just how hard it can be to clean and care for this new life. If anything is in the way, I will move it. I’ve never come into a home that I couldn’t work with.

2. It’s ok if your baby is awake during the session. We can’t predict exactly how baby will be for his/her session. Some babies sleep the whole time, some are fully awake, some cry. I do my best to help them be comfortable and I practice a lot of patience while they get sleepy but sometimes they just don’t want to sleep. And that’s ok. I let baby lead the way. I never try to force anything on them.

3. If your home doesn’t have incredible natural light, that’s ok! I always bring a flash with me and I’m always able to make the lighting situation work.

I hope this is helpful as you being planning your in-home newborn session. I am so thrilled for your little family! I pray all the blessings God can bring for you as you begin this incredible journey of motherhood.

If you’re ready to book your in-home newborn session, reach out us here! We can’t wait to chat with you!!

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May 9, 2022