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Studio Maternity Session | Neutral Tones and Timeless Style

Maternity couple portrait with expecting mother in bronze gown seated with her partner during studio photoshoot.

Romantic couple portrait featuring a bronze maternity gown and natural emotion, highlighting connection and intimacy in studio.

There’s a quiet confidence that comes with motherhood; that moment when everything slows down, and you realize your body is doing something extraordinary.

This maternity session was all about softness and strength. We styled several looks in warm neutrals, from flowing chiffon and blush tones to a rich bronze gown that shimmered beautifully in the studio light. Each outfit highlighted her growing belly and the glow that only motherhood brings.

We mixed editorial elegance with genuine emotion. Some moments were just her, connecting with her baby in silence. Others were shared with her partner, full of laughter and tenderness that can’t be posed.

These sessions are my favorite to photograph because they tell the story of anticipation — the waiting, the love, and the beauty of this fleeting season.

If you’re expecting and dreaming of classic, romantic maternity portraits that celebrate every part of your journey, I’d love to photograph this chapter for you.

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Pregnant woman in a white floral maternity robe stands by a window in natural light during a studio session with Shreveport maternity photographer Leslie Whitaker.

A beautiful mother-to-be stands by the window in a white floral robe, surrounded by soft natural light. Captured in studio by Shreveport maternity photographer Leslie Whitaker.

Studio maternity portrait of woman in neutral cream gown with long sleeves and tulle train posing gracefully on textured backdrop.

Editorial-inspired maternity portrait featuring a cream gown with soft tulle and timeless posing, captured by Leslie Whitaker in her Shreveport studio.

Maternity portrait of woman wearing mauve tulle robe sitting gracefully on floor surrounded by greenery during Shreveport studio session.

A soft, romantic maternity portrait in a mauve tulle robe surrounded by lush greens, highlighting feminine beauty and quiet emotion.

Expecting couple silhouetted in soft window light sharing an intimate moment during studio maternity session.

Romantic silhouette of expecting couple standing close in natural light, photographed by Shreveport maternity photographer Leslie Whitaker.

Maternity photo of woman wearing blue shirt and jeans, sitting confidently on a stool during studio session.

Maternity photo of woman wearing blue shirt and jeans, sitting confidently on a stool during studio session.

Maternity portrait of woman in elegant fitted white gown standing in soft window light.

A graceful full-length maternity portrait in a white fitted gown, illuminated by window light for a clean, timeless finish.

Maternity portrait of woman wearing mauve ruffled robe looking upward, photographed in studio.

A striking studio maternity portrait featuring a mauve ruffled robe and warm lighting, capturing elegance and poise.

ity couple standing close together, woman in rust-colored gown during studio session.

A warm-toned maternity couple portrait featuring a rust gown and romantic studio lighting, captured by Leslie Whitaker Photography.

Expecting couple laughing together during a black outfit maternity session in Shreveport studio.

Joyful maternity moment featuring a couple in matching black outfits, sharing laughter and connection during a studio photoshoot.

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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.

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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.

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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.