Leslie Whitaker Leslie Whitaker

Studio Newborn Session | Classic Neutrals + Cozy Family Moments

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A quiet portrait of mama embracing her newborn with both love and peace

There’s something about neutrals and simplicity that lets the beauty of a newborn shine through. This studio newborn session was calm, timeless, and filled with the kind of love that quietly takes your breath away.

From the first frame, this baby boy melted into each pose like he had been practicing for weeks. We began with warm, creamy tones on a soft-textured backdrop, and I couldn’t get enough of how perfectly his red-blonde hair and peaceful expressions paired with the earthy palette.

Newborn baby boy asleep on textured beige blanket with knit wrap

Baby posed naturally on a soft blanket, wrapped in a light knit layer, peacefully sleeping

We moved through a handful of classic looks, baby wrapped snugly in white, curled up in cozy knits, and lying naturally in soft beige tones. Each setup allowed his features to take center stage: those fluttery lashes, perfect pout, and delicate fingers wrapped around a tiny bear.

Newborn baby boy in neutral onesie with hands tucked under chin

Cozy and minimal setup with baby posed on his tummy, dressed in a fitted beige outfit

Newborn baby boy laying on white backdrop in neutral onesie

Full-body image showing baby’s relaxed pose and classic studio lighting

But as always, some of the most meaningful moments came when I brought Mom and Dad into the frame. Their quiet awe, the way dad gently supported the baby’s head while mom looked on with pride, those are the frames that will mean even more 5, 10, 20 years from now.

This session is proof that simplicity never goes out of style. With gentle light, a neutral palette, and love you can feel, we created images that will forever tell the story of his earliest days.

Black and white portrait of newborn swaddled in faux fur

Soft black-and-white close-up of baby wrapped and surrounded by fluffy white textures

Profile close-up of swaddled newborn with hand under chin

A quiet, serene moment captured from above with detail of baby’s eyelashes and profile

Newborn wrapped in white swaddle, holding knit teddy bear

Black and white image of baby with knit toy on soft fur blanket

Parents holding swaddled newborn in soft window light

Emotional image with parents admiring baby, backlit with sheer curtains

Parents cradling newborn in light-filled bedroom studio

Warm family moment surrounded by natural light and indoor greenery

Close-up of parents holding baby’s head together

A detail image of baby being held protectively by both mom and dad

Thoughtful, soft-lit portrait of father cradling newborn with tender expression

Thoughtful, soft-lit portrait of father cradling newborn with tender expression

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Serene moment of new mother gazing at her newborn in a soft neutral setting

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aby Emersyn’s Newborn Session | Sweet Pastels & Timeless Neutrals

Say hello to baby Emersyn, the star of this dreamy newborn session! With her soft features, chubby cheeks, and the kind of expressions that make your heart skip a beat, this little beauty gave us so much sweetness to capture.

We began her session with cozy neutrals—creams, taupes, and a hand-knit bonnet that made her look like she belonged in a vintage storybook. Tucked into a soft basket with layers of texture and warmth, Emersyn gave us a good stretch and a perfectly pouty little brow.

Next, we leaned into softness and subtle detail. From her dainty lace headband to the scrabble tiles spelling her name, every element was chosen to keep the focus on her. There’s something so timeless about the way neutral setups allow her features to shine—her little hands, her rosy skin, and those tiny baby rolls that are just everything.

We wrapped her in dusty rose for a classic pose that felt sweetly feminine, and finished with a soft lilac setup that gave the perfect pop of pastel. Her sleepy expressions—and that one cheeky pout—were truly the icing on the cake.

This gallery feels like a collection of peaceful moments and preserved memories. Baby Emersyn, you are already so loved.

Newborn baby girl in cream bonnet posed in a basket

Emersyn sleeping with her head tucked on her hands in a vintage bonnet surrounded by cozy textures

Baby girl sleeping on a cream striped pillow with lace headband

Emersyn wrapped and posed overhead with scrabble tiles spelling her name and a gray pillow

Soft and feminine setup with baby loosely wrapped in rose-colored fabric

Newborn in lavender pants curled up on soft blanket

Emersyn sleeping on her side in cozy textured pants and soft lighting

Newborn girl making a funny pout while posed on tummy

A playful moment with baby Emersyn puckering her lips mid-nap in lavender tones

Close-up portrait capturing the softness of her expression and pretty headband

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I chase light.  Sometimes that light is within my large private studio located in Shreveport, LA.  Other times, I chase the sun.  

I specialize in boudoir, maternity, newborn and family photography.