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Five ways to set your family up for a successful family session | Ruston Louisiana family and newborn photographer

Hey mama! You’ve just booked a family session and you’re wondering how you’re going to get your kiddos to cooperate. This is such a valid concern! As a family and newborn photographer in the Ruston Louisiana area, I’ve got some tips that just might help!

1. Instead of bribing with treats and candy, instead bribe with play. “Let’s do this really quick and then we can play Simon says” A fun trick is to play Simon says by telling them “Simon says look at the camera”, “Simon says give mommy a kiss”, etc.

2. Don’t come hungry. Get some food in everyone’s tummies before your session. No one photographs well hangry.

3. Be a little more lenient than usual. It’s totally ok if kiddos are hyper or grumpy. Sometimes forcing them to do things will make matters worse. When it comes to these sessions, a lot of times, they are in charge. This may sound crazy, but it always works out best.

4. Schedule your session for when they are their happiest. Some kids are happiest in the morning. If so, schedule a sunrise session. Yes, sunrise is EARLY, but you won’t regret it if your littles are their happiest.

5. Remember to have fun and trust your photographer to capture moments that you and your family will adore

Fall family sessions with CDP are officially open for booking!! Be sure to snag your spot here

August 12, 2022
The Dexters- July 2022 | Ruston Louisiana Lifestyle Photographer

Let’s a start a new series, Monthly personal blog posts just of our day to day life. Documenting my sweet kids and sharing that with y’all. I know I don’t take photos of my kids enough. Do any of us? Even as a family photographer here in Ruston Louisiana, it’s hard! Life is so busy. This is why mamas hire photographers. hehe

Here is little random tidbits from July 2022. I hope you enjoy!

August 10, 2022
Back to school breakfast ideas | Shreveport Louisiana family and newborn photographer

Back to school is soon approaching and I’m sure you’re wondering what you can do to make the first day fun. As a busy mom in north Louisiana, I know all the super time intensive crafts aren’t going to cut it.

If you’re anything like me, you love breakfast foods so anything revolving around breakfast is sure to make you happy.

Here’s some fun breakfast ideas to make back to school morning fun!!

Donut worry printable

First day of school banner

First day of school baggie

Breakfast pencils

Hope these fave you some fun ideas!! Happy first day of school kiddos!!

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August 3, 2022
My best tips to look amazing in your photos | Ruston Louisiana family and newborn photographer

It’s family photo season and as a family photographer in the Ruston, Louisiana area, I know every mama wants to look amazing in her photos. So here are my best tips to help with just that!

Tip number one is wear a dress. Dresses are always more flattering that shorts or pants. But here’s a few tips on dress selection. Avoid anything super light and flowy or else any gust of wind will have your dress over your head. Look for something with a little more structure. Avoid knit materials as they like to cling in the worst of places. Steer away from empire waist dresses and look for something with more structure in the waist.

Have your hair professionally done.

This takes the stress off of mama and lets you feel pampered.

Relax and have fun! Trust your photographer to make you look your very best. These images are something you’ll cherish forever. It’s ok if you haven’t lost the weight. It’s ok if you’re tired. This time goes by so very fast. Don’t put off documenting these precious moments because you feel insecure. You and your family deserve incredible images and you are absolutely stunning just the way you are.

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August 1, 2022
Shreveport Louisiana peach orchard family session

The peach orchard in Shreveport Louisiana is a gorgeous location for family photos!! This session was one of my favorites and a bucket list item checked off my list! Photographing a session in an orchard is so fun!!

Enjoy this gallery scroll form this gorgeous Shreveport peach orchard family session!!

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July 29, 2022
Best places to shop for her for your upcoming session | Ruston Louisiana family and newborn photographer

Hey mama! If you have a family session coming up soon and are wondering where it shop for your outfits, I’ve got some great ones below!!

As a family and baby photographer in Ruston Louisiana, I know just how tricky outfit planning can be! So I’m here to help you in any way that I can.

Some of our favorite places to shop for mom are:

Amazon

Roole

Bohme

ASOS

Gigi pip (hats)

Shop Stevie Hender

Shop zoco

Rylee + Cru

Ivy city Co

Baltic born

Happy shopping mama!! I hope you find exactly what you’re looking for!

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July 26, 2022
Must have items on your baby registry | Shreveport Louisiana family and newborn photographer

We polled our mama friends in our private Facebook group asking what their must have baby items were. We got some really great answers and as a photographer for mamas in the Ruston area, I knew I needed to share them.

It’s been a while since I have made a baby registry as my baby is almost 4 years old. A lot has changed since then! If you’re a first time mama, then you’ve never created a registry and it can feel so overwhelming!! But we’re here to help!!

1. Anything Frida

2. Moby wraps

3. Diapers, wipes, diaper paste, gripe water, Tylenol

4. Swaddle blankets

5. The Hatch sound machine

6. Nested beans

7. Snuggle me

8. Nursing pillow

9. Cooper pearl burp cloths

10. Onesie dresses

11. Mushie swaddle blankets

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July 26, 2022
Three accounts on Instagram every mom should be following | Shreveport Louisiana newborn photographer

Motherhood is exhausting, especially in the first few months. Our bodies are healing, we’re not getting enough sleep, and we’re trying to keep this new little life fed and happy. It can feel overwhelming. But you’re not alone!

There are amazing communities of moms out there who are in the exact same boat as you. There are amazing people, who are experts in their fields, sharing their wealth of knowledge on social media for your benefit. It’s amazing, right?!

As a mom myself, and a newborn photographer in the Shreveport area, I’ve made it a mission to follow accounts that help us moms. I’ve found some really awesome ones and I’d love to share them with you today!

Here goes:

1. @takingcarababies is a baby and toddler sleep expert. We all need some of that in our lives!

2. @feedinglittles is a baby and toddler feeding expert. They help you know when it’s time to give your baby what and they have great tips for picky eaters!

3. @getmomstrong is a pre and post partum exercise specialist and, in my opinion, and expert in her field. She will teach you how to heal your core post baby and be your strongest self.

It’s so amazing to have resources you can easy reach for in these days of motherhood to help. If you know of any accounts that are a must follow, leave a comment below!

July 26, 2022
Jen and Abe | Minden Louisiana Photographer

Jen and Abe were so fun to photograph! We met for their session in downtown Minden Louisiana. A sweet southern town with all the southern charm. Downtown Minden is so fun to photograph because of all the historic homes, old trees, beautiful churches, and amazing brick streets. There is nothing like it!

If you haven’t heard, Minden was recently featured on HGTV Home Town Kickstart! This was something so special for this little town nestled in North Louisiana. There are so many people here with a heart to see Minden grow!

When we started this session, storms clouds rolled in and blocked the sun. This took the beautiful, sunlit locations I had scouted and made them a little les glowy, but we made it work! It was crazy and hot and we were all drippng in sweat by the time it was over, but we had a great time!!

These two radiated with love for each other which made it a breeze to photograph. Thank you so much, Jen and Abe! I loved capturing this time with you. I wish you all the happiness in the world!!

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July 25, 2022
5 ways to help a new mom | Ruston Louisiana Baby Photographer
Have you ever wondered how you can help a new mom out? As a family and newborn photographer in north Louisiana, I’ve got FIVE tips for you!
1. Bring her a meal to feed her family! Not having to worry about meals is a huge relief.
2. Pick up her groceries so she doesn’t have to worry about lugging all the kids to the store
3. Take a load off of her by watching her kids so she can get an uninterrupted nap, or even just a shower! She’ll thank you for sure!
4. Come by and do some quick cleaning for her- vacuum, mop, laundry, etc.
5. Just be there for moral support. Avoid comments like breast is best or comments about her body and/or how tired she looks. Rather, let her know how great of a job she is doing. The newborn stage is overwhelming and exhausting. The last thing she needs is someone telling her she’s doing it all wrong.
What would you add to this list??

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July 22, 2022