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Sweet Beginnings: Baby Callie’s In-Home Newborn Session in Haughton, Louisiana

There’s something incredibly special about in-home newborn sessions — the comfort, the authenticity, and the peaceful rhythm of a growing family settling into their new normal. That magic was beautifully present during baby Callie’s session in Haughton, Louisiana.
Wrapped in soft white swaddles and surrounded by the warmth of her family, little Callie was an absolute dream. With her delicate features and peaceful expression, she was the picture of pure newborn sweetness. But what made this session truly heart-melting was her proud big sister, Abigail.

Abigail was full of gentle affection and quiet curiosity. Dressed in a soft floral dress and adorned with a sweet white bow, she lovingly cuddled her new baby sister beside the crib, already stepping into her big sister role with so much grace and tenderness. The way she leaned in to kiss Callie, protectively cradling her tiny form — it was a moment that perfectly captured the start of a beautiful sisterly bond.

The nursery, filled with light and thoughtful touches, provided the perfect backdrop. From the white crib to the soft floral linens, every detail spoke of love and preparation for the newest family member. Sessions like these are such a joy to photograph — the kind that you can feel just by looking at the images.

To the sweet family: thank you for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to preserve these fleeting, precious moments. Baby Callie is already so deeply loved, and it’s clear she has the best big sister to grow up with.
Welcome to the world, sweet girl.

— Interested in booking your own in-home newborn session in Haughton or the surrounding areas? I’d love to help you capture these tender early days in the place that means the most — your home.

October 7, 2025
Welcoming Annalise: A Heartwarming In-Home Newborn Session in North Louisiana

There’s something truly magical about newborn photography—capturing those first precious days when everything is new, delicate, and full of promise. Recently, I had the absolute joy of photographing a sweet baby girl named Annalise in the comfort of her North Louisiana home. This session wasn’t just about Annalise; it was a beautiful moment shared with her big sister, Kinlee, whose gentle love and curiosity brought an extra layer of warmth and connection to the day.
A Cozy North Louisiana Welcome
Annalise arrived in the world just days before our session, and her parents wanted to capture the raw, tender moments that only a newborn’s early days can bring. Shooting in their home allowed us to create a relaxed and intimate atmosphere—perfect for newborn photography. From soft sunlight filtering through the windows to the familiar surroundings of her nursery, every detail added to the story we were capturing.
Sisterly Bonds: Kinlee’s Gentle Presence
One of the highlights of the session was the natural bond between Annalise and Kinlee. Kinlee was so gentle and loving with her new baby sister, often holding her tiny hands or simply gazing at her with awe. It was clear from the start that Kinlee was already a proud and protective big sister, and those moments of sibling connection felt truly special.
We captured Kinlee’s sweet smiles, curious eyes, and the tender ways she interacted with Annalise—moments that will surely be cherished forever as these two grow up side by side.
Details and Delicacy
Newborn sessions are all about those small, perfect details: the tiny fingers and toes, the soft curls of baby hair, and the peaceful expressions as Annalise drifted off to sleep. We incorporated soft blankets, gentle wraps, and natural poses that highlighted her delicate features. The quiet and calm of the home allowed Annalise to feel secure and cozy, making it easier to capture those serene moments every parent dreams of preserving.
Why In-Home Sessions Are So Special
Choosing an in-home newborn session brings a unique level of comfort and authenticity. The baby is surrounded by familiar scents and sounds, which helps them stay calm and peaceful. Parents don’t have to worry about packing up or traveling, and the family’s personal space becomes part of the story—making the photographs even more meaningful.
For Annalise and Kinlee’s family, this session was a beautiful way to freeze time and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter, framed by love and the warmth of home.

If you’re welcoming a new little one soon and want to capture these fleeting moments in a way that feels personal and genuine, I’d love to help tell your story through an in-home newborn session. Every baby and family is unique, and your photos should reflect that special connection.
Here’s to the beautiful beginnings—welcome to the world, Annalise! And big hugs to you, Kinlee, for being the best big sister anyone could ask for.

September 27, 2025
Eleanor Elsie Dexter | North Louisiana Newborn Photographer

December 2024 we welcomed our third baby girl into the world. It was love at first sight.

On December 20th at 3:40 am, we walked into the hospital to begin my 39 week induction. By about 5 am the induction had started. I had been having Braxton Hicks contractions every single day since week 31 so when they hooked me up to the monitor and told me I was already having contractions, it was no surprise.

We started the pitocin at a very low drip and the plan was to slowly increase. After hours of no progress, yet intense pain in certain positions, I decided I would sit on an exercise ball to try and help baby get in the optimal position. When I did this, her heart rate plummeted. We are talking, 60 bpm. The doctors and nurses came in to see if maybe progress was being made, but still nothing.

They decided to stop pitocin and use cytotec with the intent to start pitocin back up later. However, each time they would attempt pitocin her heart rate would act up causing them to ultimately stop the pitocin entirely.

After hours and hours of very slow progress and nurses coming in every 30 minutes to change my position on the peanut ball, things finally started happening. Progress remained slow, but progress is progress.

Finally, as December 20th came and went, at 1:51 in the morning on December 21st our sweet baby girl was born.

It was a long and brutal labor but I would do it all again in a heartbeat for my beautiful baby girl.

April 1, 2025
Justin and Lillian’s Lake Bistineau Maternity Portraits | Maternity Photographer In North Louisiana

Justin and Lillian have been in front of my camera many times and every single time I am so in love with what we are able to create. They always trust my vision, never question my antics, and are SO EASY TO PHOTOGRAPH!! We always have way too many photos in the gallery.

This time we did their session at Lake Bistineau state park in north Louisiana. This is such a stunning location! I love the moss in the trees. It gives so much texture to the background of the images and helps diffuse the light so beautifully.

Lillian and myself are both having baby girls and only due about a week or so apart. It will be fun to see who has their baby first (I’m known to be late so I highly doubt it will be me, haha!!) and to watch our sweet girls grow up together.

We had scheduled this session but due to unforeseen circumstances we had to reschedule. We are all so relived that we did reschedule! Our original date was in the upper 90s and our new date was in the 70s. Talk about an amazing difference!! It turned out the be the most perfect day and I am so in love with what we created!

November 14, 2024
David Turns ONE | Baby Photographer in Shreveport Louisiana

Sweet David is turning ONE!! I can’t believe it! Seems like just yesterday I was in his home in North Louisiana photographing his newborn session and here we are documenting his first birthday. Time goes by so quickly!!

As a baby photographer in Shreveport Louisiana it brings me so much joy to be able to photograph such important milestones for my families. Documenting their maternity sessions, capturing their first family photos during their newborn sessions, and on to celebrating their baby turning one. It is so special to me and I love it so much!!

David was so cute for birthday session. It took him a minute to warm up to me and my big camera but once he did, he was so fun to photograph. I loved all the props mom brought for his session! We had the best time doing these photos! I loved getting to chat and catch up with his sweet mama and daddy.

It was the perfect day at the Red River Wildlife Refuge in Shreveport, Louisiana. This is always a favorite location of mine! We have lots of variety and I’m a sucker for big, pretty trees!!

Happy birthday David!!

November 7, 2024
Serenity Mitchell | Newborn Photographer In Shreveport Louisiana

The most beautiful and precious baby girl, little Serenity. Oh how I loved photographing this sweet in-home newborn session.

Serenity’s family is no stranger to this blog. You have seen their wedding, maternity photos with big brother, his newborn session, his six month session, first birthday, and his second birthday. I LOOOOOOVE repeat clients like this. It’s truly a photographer’s dream come true!

I met the Mitchell family at their home around 10 am. I find this is a sweet spot because baby is usually happy and usually ready for a good nap, which is what we want. Sleepy baby vibes!!

We started out nice and slow, photographing baby girl in her crib and then moved on to family images, then finishing with just her. I like to go with this workflow because a lot of times I will swaddle baby for family photos after they have gotten a full belly. This usually gives us time for baby to fall into a nice deep sleep during family photos so that they are reeeeally sleeping well for their own debut.

One of my wishes for nearly every newborn session is to capture a baby yawn. Ugh, I love them so much!! When I get one I feel like I can go home happy. Haha!! In all truth though, I seriously love them and they are always one of my favorites form the whole session. But I do usually have way too many favorites!!

I hope you enjoy these sweet photos and consider booking YOUR in home newborn season with CDP!

October 31, 2024
2023 Newborn Recap | North Louisiana Newborn Photographer

2023 was a wonderful year full of beautiful babies I was blessed to photograph. It was a year that fulfilled many dreams and I’m so thankful for each one that trusted me to document such important times in their lives.

I was welcomed into many homes in the North Louisiana areas, including Shreveport, bossier, Haughton, and Minden. I saw countless nurseries and each one was unique and beautiful.

I captured connections between brand new parents and their precious babies and seasoned parents with their last baby. Each one, a treasure.

Here’s a peek into my favorite images from 2023!

Thank you to everyone who invested in beautiful newborn portraits! It was a joy to be there to document this special time!!

To book your in-home newborn session, reach out here

February 7, 2024
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
Byram Family | North Louisiana Family Photographer

Meet the Byram family. If you’re from the North Louisiana area then you probably know a few of these faces from the medical field. George Byram is a CRNA at Minden Medical and Trey Byram is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Shreveport. How neat is that?

It was such an honor to meet these lovely people and play a part in documenting their family.

It was a hot day and rain was threatening to ruin the session, but we decided to risk it. The rain cleared away and the sun broke through the clouds. It ended up being lovely! I was so glad we didn’t reschedule.

We planned our session together in the flags that the Abshire’s put out each year. These flags are something special and it was wonderful to be able to photograph another family in them.

Thank you Byram family for trusting me to capture your beautiful family!!

August 8, 2023
Cooper Garcia | Newborn Photographer in Shreveport Louisiana

Sweet Cooper. Oh how I loved this newborn session. I mean, look at the nursery. AH, I love it!!!

Rachel reached out to me to photograph her sweet baby boy that was on the way and I was so thrilled. Newborn sessions are very high up on the list of being my absolute favorite to photograph. I love to capture the beauty in parenthood. I know without any doubt it is a hard season of life. Bringing these brand new, helpless little babies home from the hospital is scary. You aren’t sure if you’re doing anything right. I mean, is there really a right or wrong way?? As long as they are loved and looked after I would say you are doing it right. I digress. This season of life is hard, but I find so much joy in knowing that I can captures moments for brand new parents that lets them see just how beautiful this new role is. And that they are stepping into it so perfectly.

Sweet Cooper did so good for me. He slept most of the time. Ah, a newborn photographer’s dream. We even got Hopper in some images and he did awesome. Such a good boy!

This newborn session was an absolute dream and I am so thrilled to share this post with y’all. I hope you love it as much as me. I may have delivered a ridiculous amount of images from this session. HA!!

August 1, 2023