Leslie Whitaker Leslie Whitaker

Sweet Baby Smiles in Studio | Shreveport Newborn Photographer

Newborn baby resting on white fur blanket wrapped in white swaddle with hands under chin.

Close-up of a sleeping newborn with hands under chin, wrapped in white fabric on a soft fur blanket.

There is something so peaceful about photographing a brand-new baby surrounded by soft textures and warm light. This sweet little one melted right into every pose, from his tiny smile on the tan backdrop to his snuggles wrapped in white fur.

Every newborn session in my Shreveport studio is intentionally styled to feel timeless. I focus on warm tones, gentle posing, and a cozy atmosphere so your baby’s natural beauty shines through. The way his little hands tucked under his chin, the hint of a smile, and the way he held his tiny knit bear — these are the moments parents never forget.

Whether your baby is days or a few weeks old, these quiet studio portraits preserve that fleeting season of newness in the most tender way.

Smiling newborn baby wrapped in neutral brown swaddle on textured blanket during studio session.

A softly smiling newborn wrapped in a warm taupe swaddle, photographed on a textured neutral backdrop for a timeless studio look.

Overhead photo of newborn baby swaddled in white blanket on fluffy white fur.

Overhead view of a peacefully sleeping newborn wrapped in white and surrounded by soft fur for a clean, classic portrait.

Swaddled newborn holding a small gray knit teddy bear while sleeping.

A newborn snuggled in white, clutching a tiny gray knit bear, photographed for a cozy and heartwarming touch.

Newborn baby swaddled in neutral wrap sleeping in rustic wooden basket on soft fur.

A serene newborn wrapped in neutral tones, resting in a rustic wooden basket layered with cozy fur for a warm, natural portrait.

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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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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.