Fresh 48 Hospital Session | Araceli's First Hours - Leslie Whitaker Photography
Baby Araceli rests peacefully in her hospital bassinet, wrapped in a custom floral swaddle during her Fresh 48 session.
There’s something undeniably sacred about the first 48 hours with a newborn. Baby Araceli’s hospital session was full of quiet moments, deep love, and her family’s joyful awe as they took her in for the very first time.
A tender moment between sisters—the first time big sister sees her newborn sibling, captured at the hospital in those early hours.
Wrapped in a blush floral swaddle personalized just for her, Araceli rested peacefully in her hospital bassinet while her big sister peeked in with wide-eyed wonder. Tiny details like her wrinkled toes, hospital band, and curled-up posture—things that change in the blink of an eye—were all documented gently and intentionally.
Tiny toes, wrinkled skin, and hospital bands—these fleeting newborn details are part of what makes Fresh 48 sessions so meaningful.
Mom and Dad soaked in their baby girl with smiles, snuggles, and the kind of presence that only comes in those first few hours. This Fresh 48 was a beautiful reminder that not every photo has to be posed—sometimes the real story lives in the simple, in-between moments.
A soft focus on Araceli’s newborn toes and hospital band—capturing her first few hours of life with gentle detail.
Fresh 48 sessions are offered complimentary with any Baby Club membership that includes a newborn session. These photos serve as the very first chapter of your baby's story—raw, honest, and filled with love.
The whole family snuggled up in the hospital bed, soaking in the joy of their newest arrival during a Fresh 48 session.
One of the first family photos with baby Araceli—love and connection captured in a quiet hospital moment.
Mama’s first moments holding Araceli in her arms, fully present in her love and awe.
A quiet moment by the window as dad holds his baby girl, just hours after her birth.
Big sister joins dad in gently holding the new baby—an emotional, candid moment near the window.
Araceli’s tiny hands held securely by dad—a photo that speaks to love and protection in her first hours of life.
Title: Holding On to the Blur | Baby Kai’s Fresh 48 Hospital Session in Shreveport
There’s something so sacred about the quiet moments in a hospital room after your baby has arrived. The world softens, the lights dim, and all that matters is the baby in your arms. For this sweet family, welcoming their firstborn, Kai Lennox, was every bit as overwhelming and beautiful as you’d imagine.
Kai Lennox sleeps peacefully in a soft name swaddle while natural light filters through the hospital window.
I had the joy of documenting their journey from maternity to newborn, and this Fresh 48 session was the emotional bridge between those two milestones. Kai’s mama told me afterward, “That day was a blur. I’m so grateful you came. These photos help me remember it all.”
A tender moment of the new parents embracing baby Kai as they stand near the hospital window, soaking in their first full day as a family.
And that’s the heart behind Fresh 48 photography—giving families the gift of stillness, even when time is racing forward.
A wide view of baby Kai resting alone in his hospital bassinet, sunlight casting a gentle glow on his name wrap.
A close-up from above of Kai’s soft newborn hair, his name wrap visible beneath him.
Wrapped in a copper-toned swaddle printed with his name, Kai’s expressions were everything: tender, curious, a little feisty, and utterly adorable. We captured every tiny detail—from those wrinkly toes to the way his name glowed in the morning light.
These moments are fleeting, and yet they become the story you’ll tell forever. I’m so honored to walk with families through the entire process—from baby bump to those first quiet snuggles back home.
Kai Lennox offers a sweet little smile while swaddled in his copper name wrap, laying in the hospital bassinet.
If you’re expecting and want to remember every layer of your baby’s arrival, I’d love to walk through that with you.
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The Day Everything Changed | Fresh 48 Hospital Session for Baby Kai
There are certain days in life that shift everything — and the day you meet your baby for the first time is one of them.
It’s a whirlwind. A blur. A quiet storm of emotion and exhaustion and awe.
A peaceful moment of Kai shortly after birth, swaddled and resting in his hospital bassinet, capturing those very first hours of life.
That’s exactly what this mama told me after her session — that so much of that day felt like a dream… but now, thanks to these images, she can relive it with clarity, gratitude, and full heart.
This Fresh 48 took place just a day after Baby Kai’s arrival. The room was softly lit, and though time felt paused, there was already so much life — tiny fingers stretching, quiet coos, and a pair of proud parents who were still letting it all sink in.
A custom name sheet and a birth stat plaque personalize this image of Kai’s hospital debut in his soft green gown.
I’d photographed their maternity session weeks before, and we’d already booked their newborn session too — but this hospital visit? This was the chapter that might’ve faded if it weren’t preserved.
A fresh-faced moment where Kai’s bright eyes are taking in the new world around him.
These sessions aren’t styled or posed. They’re simple. Real. Sacred.
A snapshot of the raw beauty that unfolds just after birth — a kind of beauty that doesn’t ask to be perfect, just remembered.
And that’s what I hope for every family I work with.
If you’re expecting and want to remember every part of your story — from bump, to birth, to bringing baby home — let’s create something honest and lasting together.
The sweetest detail — Kai’s tiny toes, just a few hours old, wrapped in his cozy gown.
A soft, natural moment between dad and baby Kai by the hospital window, full of quiet joy.
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🍼 Complimentary Fresh 48 when you book Maternity + Newborn
🏥 Fresh 48 sessions take place at your hospital within 48 hours of delivery
A tender detail of both parents swaddling their baby together — a symbol of teamwork and love in their first moments as a family.
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My clients, that book their maternity and newborn session with me, receive a completely free fresh 48 session. :)
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There’s nothing quite like the first 48 hours after welcoming your newborn into the world. The tiny fingers, the wrinkled toes, the sleepy snuggles—these moments pass in a blur, but a Fresh 48 photo session ensures they’re beautifully preserved forever.
Unlike a posed newborn shoot, a Fresh 48 session is all about natural, raw emotions. Held in the hospital or at home within the first two days after birth, these sessions capture the real, unfiltered beauty of your baby's first hours—those first yawns, skin-to-skin cuddles, and even the awe on siblings’ faces when they meet their new baby brother or sister.
The best part? There’s no stress. No fancy outfits or setups—just you, your baby, and the love that fills the room. Whether it’s documenting the first feeding, dad’s first diaper change, or the way your baby grips your finger, every little detail tells the story of your family's newest chapter.
A Fresh 48 session is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to freeze these fleeting, beautiful moments in time. Because before you know it, your tiny newborn won’t be so tiny anymore.
