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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
Abigail is One | Ruston Louisiana Baby Photographer

This little cutie babe graduated her milestone sessions with CDP and it’s a happy/sad day. She’s a little miracle and it has been the greatest joy to document her life.
Abigail is the sweetest baby girl and lights up a room with her sweet, sweet smile. You can’t be around her without smiling with her.

We met at Louisiana Tech University because of their tulip garden. When we arrived the tulips were already gone. NOOO!! However, there were other flowers so we made it work. It was such a beautiful day with perfect weather. We couldn’t have asked for a better day.

I loved every second of this first birthday session and I can’t wait to continue to watch Little Abigail grow and blossom into whatever God has in store for her precious life.

April 18, 2023
Flower Field Portriats | North Louisiana Photographer

My sweet girls

We live out in the country in North Louisiana on 10 acres of land. We have a large open field and each year in the fall and the spring, we have wildflowers growing in the field. It is a photographers dream. I always try to make it a point to photograph my girls in the annuals wildflowers we have. Typically in the spring it is the Wisteria. However, this year was weird. Everything bloomed nearly a month early (some things were a whole month early) which lead to a frost killing them before I could photograph them. Hence the reason I do not have Wisteria portraits this year. WAHHHHH

Instead, we have yellow wildflowers. Hey, they are cute too.

My girls were outside playing. I ran inside, grabbed my camera (with only minutes of light left) and captured these seasonal flowers with them. Was is the best lighting? No. Were they in cute clothing? No. But I will cherish these forever. I love my sweet girls.

Possibly the best set of photos

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April 3, 2023
Why is it so important to BE IN photos and not just take them? | Shreveport, Louisiana Family Photographer

As a photographer in the Shreveport Louisiana area, I have taken my fair share of portraits. I get to capture moments and memories for growing families that could be so easily forgotten if it weren’t for the photographs to remember the details.

I not only find value in taking portraits for others, I also realize the value to be IN the photos too.

You see, as a mom, we are always the ones taking the photos. We have cute photos of the kiddos and dad but so few of us with them. Or even more so few of just us and the hubs. Why? Well, who’s going to take it??? Or maybe we don’t like the way our bodies look after having kids. Maybe we just don’t even think about it.

The beautiful thing about family photography is that you don’t even have to think about it! I will direct every single moment of your session.

But why is it so important to actually be in photos?

Well, let’s think about when you were growing up. Do you remember what your parents looked like when you were 3? I sure don’t. But I can look back at the countless images my mom has taken and printed and I can see what they looked like.

I can see moments of them with me on my birthdays, helping me put together my new toys. I can see the joy on my face in one photo where my dad is helping me with a fishing pole.

It is so important for our children to have a legacy to look back on and see these special times in their lives that maybe they wouldn’t remember if it hadn’t been documented. But what’s even more special is that if in those same photos they can see mom and dad, loving them and loving each other.

This is what family photography is all about.

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February 1, 2023
What do you need for an in home newborn session? | Newborn Photographer in north Louisiana

If you’re expecting a baby and wanting in-home newborn portraits but you’re afraid your home isn’t photo worthy. As a newborn photographer in north Louisiana, let me put those fears to rest.

You don’t have to have amazing light, I have a flash system to create natural looking light when there isn’t much available.

You don’t have to have a magazine worthy nursery to have gorgeous images. This is a time to document a new chapter in your life. If the nursery isn’t absolutely perfect, that’s ok!

You just had a baby, I don’t require you to have a spotless clean home. I know you are exhausted. I promise don’t judge if you have dishes in your sink or the breakfast mess is still on the table. I’m human too, I get it!

All you need is a photographer who knows how to create gorgeous images in whatever lighting situation they find themselves and that makes you feel amazing

Book your in home newborn session today!

January 30, 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
When is the best time to schedule your newborn session? | newborn photographer in Ruston Louisiana

Deciding when to schedule your newborn session can be a little challenging. You don’t know when baby will arrive so how will you know when to book your session?? This is a great question!

As a newborn photographer in Ruston Louisiana I’ve got the answer for you.

The very best way to know you’ll get on our calendar for your precious newborn session is to being the booking process as early on in your pregnancy as possible.

Yes, you don’t know exactly when baby will be here. But we have an estimated date. It’s best to schedule roughly 10 days after your estimated due date. Once baby arrives, we will determine if that date is still the best. If you go over your due date we can make adjustments. If baby came early, we can make adjustments.

Our calendar fills up fast, therefore it is always best to book your session early!

However, if your baby is already here and within the 2-3 weeks of age window we can try our best to work you in.

We are so happy for you and this precious life you are bringing into the world and can’t wait to serve you in this amazing way.

Congrats, mama.

Book your in home newborn session today!

January 4, 2023
Christy | Shreveport Louisiana Maternity Photographer

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.

December 7, 2022
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