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.
Welcoming Baby Girl | Fresh 48 Hospital Session in Shreveport
There’s nothing quite like the sacred stillness of the first 48 hours. That hazy in-between where time stands still, and everything changes all at once. I had the honor of capturing this beautiful Fresh 48 session just hours after baby girl made her debut into the world on May 25, 2025.
Baby girl lying peacefully in her hospital bassinet, dressed in a floral outfit on a printed muslin swaddle blanket
A detailed macro image of baby girl’s tiny toes with a heart-decorated hospital band, resting on a soft white blanket
Born at 9:29 p.m., weighing 6 lbs 13 oz and measuring 19.34 inches long, this tiny bundle already radiates so much sweetness. Her dark hair, soft pink bow, and that perfect wrinkly newborn skin made her absolutely irresistible.
A tender close-up of a parent’s hand gently holding baby girl’s head, highlighting her pink bow and soft hair
Fresh 48 sessions are all about the real and raw baby in her hospital bassinet, mom and dad still glowing (and maybe a little sleep-deprived), tiny feet wrapped in hospital bands, and first-time cuddles that make your heart ache in the best way.
Mom and dad sitting together in the hospital room, smiling down at their newborn baby girl in their arms
I loved how her parents looked at her like they’d been waiting their whole lives to meet her. Her mama gently cradled her while dad leaned in close, soaking in every detail. Those tender touches, the shared smiles, the quiet joy, these are the moments you’ll want to remember forever.
Baby girl sleeping swaddled in her bassinet with a wooden plaque showing her birth stats: date, time, weight, and length
Baby girl was so calm and content as we documented her first morning light. And yes, her nursery blanket full of tigers, temples, and giraffes added a perfect touch of whimsy to the setting.
This is the kind of session that reminds me why I do what I do, because time is fleeting, but photographs let us hold on just a little longer.
A soft-focus image capturing the texture of baby girl’s hair and a fabric bow resting on her head
