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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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Sweet Studio Newborn Session in Shreveport Louisiana | Baby Boy Posed and Wrapped

Shreveport, Louisiana Newborn Photographer

Newborn baby boy posed on side with blue wrap on textured fabric

A newborn baby boy rests on his side, peacefully posed on a soft blue backdrop in a wrap, showing off his sweet cheeks and curled posture.

There’s something sacred about slowing down to soak in those first few days with your newborn—when every breath is tiny, every stretch is uncoordinated, and every look between parent and baby feels like it’s stitched together in heaven.

This Shreveport studio newborn session was a dream. We styled soft blue and cream tones for his solo portraits, complete with textured wraps, tiny props, and delicate macro close-ups that show every wrinkle and curl. Then we moved into timeless family images with both mom and dad—simple, connected, and full of love.

The studio’s soft light and neutral tones let this sweet trio shine, making the focus entirely about connection, expression, and the peaceful presence of their newest love.

Whether you're drawn to organic tones or bolder palettes, my goal is always the same—to preserve this once-in-a-lifetime moment with gentleness and intention. This family walked in with hearts full and walked out with memories they’ll keep forever.

If you're expecting and want to create something beautiful, I’d love to help you plan a session that feels like you.

Macro closeup of newborn lips and nose with soft lighting

A beautifully detailed closeup shows the baby's lips and nose with natural skin texture and peaceful expression

Baby boy sleeping on stomach with blue wrap in studio

The baby is posed tummy-down with a soft expression, draped in a ribbed blue wrap on a coordinating beanbag

Newborn in blue bonnet cuddling a knit teddy bear

Wearing a fuzzy blue bonnet, this baby boy gently holds a tiny knitted teddy bear, resting peacefully on his blue set.

Swaddled newborn in white wrap on fluffy white backdrop

Wrapped in clean white fabric, this newborn is nestled into a soft, fluffy surface, creating an angelic and serene feel

Baby boy swaddled in cream wrap with feet peeking out

A loosely wrapped swaddle in cream fabric frames this newborn’s peaceful smile and adorable toes.

Macro of newborn hand resting on ribbed cream wrap

A closeup highlights the natural wrinkles and gentle grip of the baby's hand nestled in a soft neutral wrap

Baby boy in dark denim pants posed on cream backdrop

Wearing tiny dark jeans, this newborn is posed on his side, showcasing his back rolls and gentle expression

Newborn boy sleeping on striped mini pillow in studio

This peaceful pose features the baby resting on a small striped pillow, adding a cozy and homey detail to the set.

Mom sitting in studio holding newborn by large window

A mother holds her swaddled newborn in a soft-lit studio setting with natural light pouring in from sheer white curtains.

Mom and dad face each other holding baby wrapped in white

This connected moment between parents and their newborn creates a triangle of tenderness beneath glowing window light.

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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.