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Winters Family | North Louisiana Family Photographer

The Winters Family

This session took place an hour and a half before sunset, but the unfortunate thing is that it was so cloudy it looked like we had started after sunset. I had to work fast because we were losing light so fast. There was cold front coming in so it was windy, clod, dreary, cloudy, gloomy.. you name it and it was probably that. Little Kinlee had more than photos on her mind. Seeing she is my niece she knows that me usually means her BFF Emma is nearby. All she wanted to do was go see Emma. Haha!!! I had my work cut out for me but thankfully I know a few tricks.

We did all things, played all the games, made it as interesting as possible for an almost two year old. This age is always hard because they are old enough to have a very strong opinion and it can hard to sway them one way or the other.
Bribery works sometimes, but not always. I knew I had to think of ways to make taking photos sound really fun, or better yet, make her even forget we were taking photos and just think we were playing games.

By looking at these photos, I would say it worked. We got some of the sweetest smiles and even some real sass. Haha!! I just love this kid so much. She is such a hoot!

November 28, 2023
Castor High School Senior Christian Conly | Lake Bistineau State Park Photographer

Everyone, meet Christian. He is a high school senior at Castor high in North Louisiana.

During our pre-sesion conversations, I was told that he was a country boy and that they lived close to Lake Bistineau. I knew right then that Lake Bistineau was the place we needed to do his sesoin. There is so much variety you can get from there and it is definitely the country feel. I have loved every session I have ever done out there and this was not an exception.

When we arrvied we said our hellos, I met his mom, and we got started with our session. It was the perfect time of year to go out there because the entrance has beautiful trees that were dropping their orange and yellow leaves everywhere. You could hardly see the road! This is the first time I have seen it like this. It was stunning!!

We grabbed several shots there and then moved along the park. Oddly enough, we had the park ALL TO OURSELVES! This has never happened! I was in shock and also wondering if there was something I didn’t know. haha!!

A spot I have been eyeing each time I come out was this huge fallen pine tree. It was HUGE! And I knew I wanted to take Christian over to it. When the light was just right we went over there and it was GOOD!!! The light filtering through the tree looked amazing!!

You’ll have to see for yourself, but man! We got so much variety for his gallery! He did great and we al had a good time! It was so good to meet them and capture this special time in his life!

Thanks so much for being here!! If you enjoyed this post, please leave some love!

Xoxo,

Courtney

November 30, 2021
Brandon and Melissa | Lake Bistineau Maternity Portraits

Lake Bistineau in Doyline Louisiana is truly one of the prettiest locations in North Louisiana. It looks like something that came out of a fairy tale! It’s a bit of a drive if you live closer to Homer, La like I do, but it is always worth it every. single. time.

For Melissa’s maternity session we decided the drive would, again, be worth it-and it was!! It was such a nice evening with a cool breeze here and there that just made it soooo peaceful!! We had the best time!

Melissa is having a sweet baby girl in November and we are so excited to add another little girl to the family. Yes, I know, girls are all we have as far as the grandkids in my family. But they are all so sweet. Each of us, my sister, myself and now my brother, have all wanted a boy but we wouldn’t trade the sweet little girls God has given us for anything in the world!

It’s funny how that works. You get your heart set on something and when it isn’t exactly the way you wanted you get a little disappointed. But in the end when you see that sweet face, you don’t care that you didn’t get exactly what you wanted. You got what you needed. And truly you find out, you needed them exactly as they are and you woudn’t trade them for all the boys (or girls if the shoe fits) in all the world.

I have a feeling this is exactly how Brandon and Melissa are going to feel when they look at their sweet baby girl for the first time. I know she is going to be so perfect! I can’t wait to meet her. I know y’all are going to make the best parents! Some days may be hard, but it is the best challenge in the world. It’s crazy how much love you’ll have for this precious little life.

Alright, alright. Are you ready for these gorgeous portraits?! I know you are!

Love this one!

Sweetest tiny bump

One of my favorites!

Melissa, you’re so gorgeous!

October 4, 2021