The Oglesby family is such a special family! You can’t help but love them. They are so fun and full of life! You are sure to leave with a smile on your face after a visit with them. Not only that, but they are Godly. The love of Christ truly shines through their lives. It is a joy and honor to know them and call them friends.
We met for their session out on Lake Bistineau. This is definitely one of my favorite locations. It is so beautiful and gives you all the southern Louisiana feels. The moss in the trees add such beautiful touch to the images as well. I just love it!
This was a mini session so we worked fast but I am so proud of all that we got accomplished in such a short amount of time. I love them all and I know they do too!
These precious kiddos brightened my day! They were so sweet and full of energy. I loved every single second of meeting them. Their mama is a long time friend of mine and was in my wedding. Being able to photograph her precious kiddos was so special to me.
We met on a gloomy day just outside of Shreveport Louisiana. It was gloomy, but it felt great outside! This usually helps make the kiddos happy. Too cold or too hot is not fun for anyone!
One thing I like to do with littles that have never met me before it introduce myself to them without my big camera. I want them to get used to me before I pull out the big black thing they have to look at. I always get down on their level and try to let them know I am their friend. It can be hard for them at first especially if they are more shy. But almost always they warm up and we have a wonderful time together!
After we have let them warm up a little, I’ll bring out my camera and if I can tell one is a little more weary of me and my camera I’ll let them look at it and even help me take a picture. They always love this!
I’m a big believer in not rewarding with snacks during the session because this typically ends in them wanting more and more. Instead I try to reward with games. If they will give me a good smile, I will let them run and play. It’s a win, win!
These same tactics worked with these precious kiddos and I think it’s safe to say we left as buddies. I love getting to serve all these precious families in this fun way!
This absolutely adorable Paris themed cake smash session photographed in North Louisiana is pulled from the archives, but man, oh man is it worth sharing! Seriously, how cute?!!
This sweet girl’s mama knocked it out of the park with the decor and cake for this session. She wasn’t a fan at first, and got a little tired of me at the end, but we got some cute portraits that I know her mama just loved!!
I love getting to watch the adorable babies grow. From newborn to one year and upwards, we love photographing them!!
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 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!!
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!
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