Leslie Whitaker Leslie Whitaker

A Sweet Newborn Session with Baby Girl in Studio

Welcoming a newborn into the world is one of life’s greatest blessings, and this sweet baby girl’s session was full of tender details and quiet beauty. Styled in soft sage, blush, and creamy neutrals, her portraits showcase the timeless beauty of newborn photography.

From those delicate, sleepy poses with tiny hands resting under her cheeks, to the peaceful swaddled moments where she looked like a perfect little bundle, every image captured her early days with such sweetness. One of my favorite touches from this session was her tiny, knitted teddy, which she cuddled close during her portraits, such a precious keepsake moment.

We also included heartfelt family portraits, featuring her proud mom and grandmother. The love between them was so genuine and moving to witness. Watching the way her mom gazed at her and the soft smile of her grandmother holding her reminded me how important these images will be, not just now, but for generations to come.

Sessions like this are why newborn photography is so meaningful. These days are fleeting, and having portraits that preserve your baby’s tiny features and your family’s first days together is priceless.

If you are expecting and would like to reserve your own newborn session, please reach out early to secure your spot on my calendar. I’d love to create timeless memories for your family, too.

A sweet newborn girl sleeps peacefully on her side, styled in a soft sage green wrap with a delicate floral headband.

This newborn portrait highlights a baby girl curled on her side with her hand resting under her cheek, wrapped in sage fabric.

A classic froggy pose of a newborn girl with her tiny hands on her cheeks, styled with a soft sage wrap.

A newborn baby girl sleeps while holding a tiny knitted teddy bear, wrapped in sage fabric.

A soft newborn portrait of a baby girl in a blush pink wrap resting peacefully on her tummy.

A sweet pose of a newborn girl curled on her side in a blush wrap with a soft floral headband.

An alert newborn girl gazes up while swaddled in blush pink wrap, tiny toes peeking out.

A candid newborn moment with baby girl swaddled in sage as she gives a big yawn.

This newborn portrait captures a baby girl awake and alert, styled simply on a white backdrop.

A classic newborn swaddle pose with baby girl in a white wrap and cream headband.

A soft portrait of a newborn girl in a white swaddle accented with blue fabric.

A close up detail of newborn lips, capturing tiny features in soft light.

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A serene newborn portrait of a baby girl posed on white fur with a pretty floral headband.

A heartfelt moment between mother and baby girl, captured in soft natural light.

A tender newborn portrait of mother holding her baby girl, both with eyes closed in peaceful connection.

Mother holding swaddled newborn baby girl in front of greenery

A newborn baby girl wrapped in white, cradled in her mother’s arms, against a natural greenery backdrop.

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A touching newborn portrait featuring grandmother lovingly holding her new granddaughter.

A beautiful natural light portrait of a mother holding her awake newborn baby girl.

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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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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.