Leslie Whitaker 6/17/25 Leslie Whitaker 6/17/25

Soft Light & Sweet Details | Studio Maternity Session in Shreveport

Pregnant woman reclining on a white bed in soft natural light with greenery in the background — A peaceful maternity portrait showing a woman lying back on a white bed in soft gray fabric, surrounded by natural plants and bathed in window light.

There’s something about soft light that just feels like home, and this session brought all the cozy, beautiful magic we love in studio maternity portraits. With a blend of editorial elegance and intimate simplicity, this mama-to-be radiated joy in every look she wore.

This image captures a glowing expectant mother with long red curls cradling her belly while smiling, wearing a detailed tulle gown with blush and cream floral embellishments.

We started in a floral appliqué gown that felt straight out of a fairytale, delicate tulle with 3D flowers and a gentle color palette that complemented her skin tone and soft red hair. The next few looks brought texture and ease, with romantic floral prints and relaxed, natural posing throughout the studio space. These images feel like quiet poetry, like a page from a motherhood journal captured in photographs.

Pregnant woman in a blush floral maternity gown posing by a white wall with tropical plants — This soft studio portrait shows a mother-to-be smiling gently while resting against a white wall, framed by greenery, wearing a flowy blush gown with a subtle floral print.

Side view of a pregnant woman smiling while standing in a soft floral gown beside indoor plants — This candid maternity photo shows a glowing mother in a printed blush dress, smiling down at her belly, surrounded by potted plants in a studio with natural light.

To finish the session, we transitioned to the bedroom set with simple gray fabric wraps and soft bedding, surrounded by greenery and streaming natural light. These relaxed, in-between moments give a calm, personal touch to the gallery. They’re the kind of images you look back on years later and feel everything all over again.

If your vision for maternity photos includes both softness and strength, beauty and comfort, our Shreveport studio is the perfect place to create something meaningful. Every session is tailored to your style, with access to curated wardrobe options and an experience designed to celebrate you in every way.

Maternity portrait of a woman in a red fitted gown with one hand on her belly and the other in her hair — Radiating joy, this red-haired mother stands against a moody textured wall, laughing in a dramatic crimson gown that highlights her baby bump and vibrant personality.

Side view of a pregnant woman resting with eyes closed in bed, wrapped in gray fabric — This tender moment shows a mother-to-be peacefully resting with her hand on her belly, lit by window light and surrounded by neutral bedding and greenery.

Leslie Whitaker 5/14/25 Leslie Whitaker 5/14/25

Expecting Grace: A Studio Maternity Session Celebrating Motherhood and Family

There’s something timeless and powerful about watching a mother embrace the final stretch of pregnancy with grace. This studio maternity session was a beautiful blend of serene solo portraits and joyful family moments, highlighting not just a growing belly—but the love and life surrounding it.

Mama came in radiant and relaxed, choosing several client closet looks that reflected her softness and strength. From the timeless black gown to the airy embroidered tulle, each look felt authentic to her. And when her family joined in—dad gently kissing her cheek, the boys proudly wrapping arms around her belly—the joy was magnetic.

Photographing these milestone moments in studio allows us to lean into calm, intentional imagery. We had plenty of space to let the boys be themselves while also capturing the still, sacred beauty of motherhood. These are the kind of portraits that become heirlooms.

Whether you're welcoming your first baby or your fifth, maternity portraits are a way to honor this fleeting season—and the people who make it sweet.