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Shreveport Newborn Photographer - A Soft and Simple Newborn Session in Studio

There is something so sweet about a simple newborn session. No distractions just soft color gentle posing and the tiniest details that remind you how it feels to hold a brand new baby in your arms. This entire session flowed so easily. Baby settled instantly and loved being wrapped which gave us time to mix in neutral browns creamy whites and little touches of color like sage and blue.

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A simple natural newborn setup with baby wrapped in taupe knit placed in a woven basket surrounded by greenery

These soft neutral sessions work beautifully for babies of any age and they create such a timeless look for your walls and albums. My approach is always comfort first. Every wrap and every pose is designed to support baby naturally and safely. When they’re relaxed you can see it in their little expressions those tiny smiles and the slow deep breaths that tell you they’re content.

We captured a blend of classic wrapped poses on textured fabric dreamy shots on white flokati and a cozy basket setup surrounded by greenery. I also love including macro images in every gallery. Parents always choose them because you never realize how fast those tiny features change until you look back.

If you are planning your newborn session and want something peaceful simple and baby led this style may be the perfect fit. I would love to photograph your little one in my Shreveport studio.

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A newborn baby wrapped in warm brown fabric gives a tiny smile while resting on textured fabric during a simple studio newborn session

close up photo of newborn toes wrapped in brown fabric with soft blue accent

A close up macro photo highlighting tiny newborn toes wrapped in brown fabric with soft blue in the background

sleeping newborn wrapped in brown fabric with a blue under layer on textured backdrop

A newborn baby peacefully wrapped in brown and blue fabric resting on a textured backdrop in studio

newborn wrapped in white fabric wearing a soft blue knit bonnet surrounded by blue and white textiles

A peaceful newborn wrapped in white and wearing a blue bonnet surrounded by soft knit blankets for a simple newborn portrait

newborn wrapped in white fabric resting on fluffy white backdrop

A clean bright newborn portrait with baby wrapped in white and placed on a fluffy white textured layer

newborn wrapped in white holding a tiny knit teddy bear on fluffy white fabric

A newborn baby wrapped in white cuddles a small knit teddy bear on a soft white flokati background

close up macro photograph of newborn lips and nose softly lit

A detailed macro image focusing on the newborn’s lips and nose showing soft newborn texture

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A close up macro photograph showing newborn eyelashes and the peaceful curve of the eye

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A newborn wrapped in soft green and white fabric resting peacefully on a fluffy white layer in studio

Newborn Pricing and Details
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Mommy and Me - Britney, Eli +Beaux - Shreveport Motherhood Photographer - Leslie Whitaker Photography

Mommin’ is hard, a lot of the time. We lay down at night and think about all the things that we didn’t finish, didn’t do right or certainly could have done better. The laundry is never completely done, and most of the time their are dishes in the sink ( at least at my house). Regardless of all of the shortcomings we think we have, our babies don’t see any of that. Give yourself some grace, take photos with your babies. It won’t be this way for long.

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A Newborn Session - Elianna - Shreveport Newborn Photographer

Elainna is my first baby in my transition to baby lead newborn sessions. I call them, ‘Simply Baby by Leslie’. I find a particular beauty in stepping back from the distraction of a multitude of color and props in newborn photos. To me, at the end of it all you want to remember every single wrinkle, that funny face they made when they were mad, or even something as simple as the way they stretch. You won’t remember it if you don’t have photos of it, and those photos should be beautiful.

Most of us take a bajillion photos on our phones, but how many of us print those photos out? Not many, and if you do - rock on you bada** Mama. Maybe you do that, and you want some bomb professional newborn photos of your baby too. That’s where I come in. I really take care of it all.

If parents want to be in the photos, I offer a complimentary hair and makeup session for Mama! Because, let’s be honest… you are tired. So, I’ll take that part off your plate. :) Siblings, they’re welcome too. We’ll even do their photos first, so that they can go with Grandma to get some ice-cream and meet you at home later.

Now, read on about how Jordan felt before, during and after Elianna’s session…. and then book your sweet baby’s session next.

-Leslie

What made you choose Leslie for your recent newborn session?

I had first looked into her for maternity photos when I was pregnant, as I had seen her work from mutual friends on Facebook. Unfortunately, I saw on her page that she was on maternity leave during the time frame I’d need to capture my belly. So when it came time for newborn pictures of my sweet baby, I knew exactly where to start!

What were you nervous about going into your newborn session?

I was so worried that my little stinker would be uncooperative, as she was a bit colicky at the time (turns out it was a pretty serious stomach condition causing the fuss). I’m also a first time, self-proclaimed ‘helicopter mom’ and was anxious about a virtual stranger handling my baby.

What was your favorite part of your newborn session experience?

Leslie was so professional and warm at the same time! She knew exactly what to do to keep my baby calm and cooperative- even when she got fussy, and peed on one of the outfit wraps! It was so nice to be able to just relax and gush about how cute my baby looked.

How do you feel now that you have completed your session and received your images?

I am 100% confident in my choice of photographer. The images were absolutely beautiful and everyone loves them!

Would you recommend Leslie to other families looking for a newborn photographer in Louisiana? Why?

Yes! The expertise and flexibility she brings is absolutely essential in a newborn photographer, and her work is incredible. Everyone looking to document their baby’s precious moments with total peace of mind should look to Leslie!

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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.