Are you a 2020 Senior ? // Shreveport Senior Photographer // Leslie Whitaker Photography // Shreveport Photographer
Time sure does sneak up on you.
My babies will be 5 and 4 this summer, and we’re welcoming baby #3 in July. Before you know it your senior will be ready to walk across the stage and you’ll be watching through tears. The years seem to pass faster than they used to, and I think it is super duper important to capture gorgeous images of your sweet baby before they’re off to college. Think about it, the next time you’ll get the chance to have a professional photo of them might very well be their wedding! So, let’s make it count!
I will only be accepting SIX senior clients for the class of twenty twenty. I like to spend a good amount of time planning a Senior’s Sessions ( you heard that, sessions WITH an S). My 2020 Seniors will get more than a quick little session, we will work together to provide an experience that both you and your baby will be happy with. TWO dates, TWO locations and unlimited outfit changes. Have a favorite boutique you love to shop in, let’s shoot there. Have a free spirit and you just wanna run through a field in a floppy hat? Let’s do that. Whatever idea you have, we can explore it and fit it into your senior photo sessions.
ONE 2020 Senior will WIN a ‘Senior Experience by Leslie’. Sure, it will involve a little work on you and your seniors part, but I PROMISE it will be worth it.
So, that leaves FIVE slots for those that do NOT win. Let’s go ahead and settle those details. To book, you’ll need to either e-mail, call or message me. Senior experiences involve two locations and two dates, so you have to get on the schedule ASAP because we need time to plan. Digital images are included in your session price, a keepsake album showing off your favorite images and personalized graduation announcements designed by ME. ALL that stuff comes at a total investment of $395, and I offer payment plans! Whew, I don’t know about you but I love payment plans. A $100 retainer secures your spot on my calendar and we’ll set up arrangements to pay the rest. :) SO, MAMA. You better get it while it’s hot girl.
TO ENTER TO WIN A ‘SENIOR EXPERIENCE BY LESLIE’.
LIKE and FOLLOW ‘Leslie Whitaker Photography’ on Facebook.
FOLLOW @lesliewhitphoto on Instagram.
SHARE the original post on FACEBOOK with a caption of at least three words (i.e.- OMG This is awesome!).
EMAIL me using the contact form at the bottom of this BLOG post.
*** winner will be required to grant Leslie the exclusive rights to take their senior photos.
A first birthday in Mississippi.
About three and one half hours drive from Shreveport is Florence, MS. My oldest brother and his family live in a home they designed and recently built. I made sure to make time in my fall schedule so that I could be there for Boyd’s first birthday!
Check out how adorable everything is. Hopefully he will be as obsessed with Pumpkin Spice as the rest of us. :)
Pumpkin painting was an adorable choice, even the adults loved it!
Boyd is into eating. Just don’t go near him. He doesn’t like that too much. :)
Personally, i love a few crying images for first birthdays. #reallife
We took LeAnne’s maternity pictures in this very spot. Their land is a dream location, and I had to get a few images of LeAnne bottle feeding Boyd for my “feed your baby” project.
Happy Birthday Baby Boyd!
Newborns + baby fever?
Babies like Au’Brie will give you baby fever.
It’s instant, the moment you see the rolls. You can’t even help it.
But, seriously. How gorgeous is she?
The hair, the lips and the rolls. Swoon.
Newborn sessions are not for the faint of heart, it really isn’t for every photographer. I can honestly say, babies are my jam. I love them. I especially love watching them grow. From maternity to their first birthday, I just LOVE it all.
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OND - October, November & December - A photographers busiest time of the year.
OND. The busiest time of the year for a photographer.
I adopted the acronym from my husband, he works in wine sales and this is his biggest sales time of the year. Because, hello. WINE.
Really though. This time of year is exhausting, but SO rewarding too. We’re on day seventeen, of ninety.
If you haven’t booked your fall, Christmas or holiday session yet. You better get on that. :)
Now, on to the Smith family.
I met Mary when she was pregnant with Harper. I’d just begun my little business and Mary and I had a mutual friend. To date, Mary’s maternity pictures of some of my favorites. Since then we’ve done a couple of family sessions, and most recently Mary asked for a quick little family session before Brandon leaves for a while…. and wanted to do a fairy tale couples session too. I had a new dress on the way from Germany, and with Mary’s dark hair I knew this would be epic.
These photos are perfection, if I do say so myself. :)
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Senior Rep - 2019 - :)
LWP is now accepting applications for 2019 Senior Reps in the Shreveport area!
Last year was the first year that I offered a Senior Rep program, I learned a lot of valuable things through the process and this year there will be changes and I can't wait to get started!
To be a senior rep for LWP:
The senior should be enrolled in a public or private school within fourty miles of Bossier City, LA 71111. The senior must be willing to sign a model release and contract that states that they will not have individual photos taken by another photographer from July 2018 - July 2019. The senior should be able to commit to sharing their images on line and in person with their peers.
A senior session with LWP includes:
A 1.5 hour session, 15 digital images, 25 printed grad annoucements and one 11 x 14 print.
Reps will receive the same that any full paying client would receive, but at a discounted rate of $200 (a value of $450!!!). Female senior reps will also receive a professional makeup appointment by my personal stylist (whoop whoop, say what?!). Each rep will also receive printed 'rep cards' to show off to their peers to help them gain referrals.
Reps will also earn cash, prints and prizes when they refer other seniors to LWP!!!
One referral = $20 CASH and one 8 x 10 PRINT.
Two referrals = $40 CASH, one 8 x 10 PRINT and a Best Friend Session.
Three referrals = $60 CASH, one 8 x 10 PRINT, a Best Friend Session and 5 additional digital images from your senior session.
Six referrals = $200 CASH, one 8 x 10 Print, a Best Friend Session, 5 addtional digital images and a 8 x 8 album from your senior session.
Eight referrals = $400 CASH, one 8 x 10 Print, a Best Friend Session, 5 addtional digital images and a 8 x 8 album from your senior session.
Ten referrals = $500 CASH, a print credit of $350, a Best Friend Session, all digital images from your senior session and a 8 x 8 album from your senior session.
Any rep can save their CASH prizes and use them towards prints and products.
To be considered as a 2019 Senior Rep for LWP:
Email a recent full body photo, a recent photo of your hair and face ( like a selfie). Please also tell me where you attend school, what activities you are involved in (outside and in school). lesliewhitakephotography@gmail.com
Berry - Summer Family Sesh - Leslie Whitaker Photography
Sometimes summer seams even busier than the school year. Slow down and savor those babies, they do not keep. Spend a little time with me on a summer evening and have keepsakes of your family, soon this summer will only be a memory.
The Berry's have been a part of LWP for almost a year now. Katie contacted me when she was pregnant with number three and I love taking photos of the Berrys. BJ is a good sport and sometimes that is hard to find! Check out my favorites from their summer family session in North Bossier!
Jordan + Monica // May 26, 2018 // Shreveport, LA
MOJO got married! Monica and Jordan love to take pictures and their final album is going to be huge! The day was perfect and every little detail was included, right down to the balloon lined dance floor!
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their wedding day!
A special thanks to my second shooter, Shelby Conde!
Mhel + Kathy // May 12, 2018 // Shreveport, LA
I met Mhel and Kathy a couple of years ago, around the time that they began dating. Even then, I could see that they were meant for each other. Together, they have built a bond that you can just feel when you are around them.
Please enjoy this sneak of their wedding day!
Aimee + Jamey // Weddings at Watson // Shreveport Wedding Photographer
Aimee and Jamey got married on April 21, 2018 in West Monroe. The weather really was perfect, with a storm rolling in just as the reception came to a close. Aimee and Jamey are such a fun couple, and you can really tell how much Jamey adores his bride; just check out their first dance photos below!
Please enjoy this sneak peak of their special day!
Jana + Maribeth // 4-20-2018 // Shreveport, LA
Jana and Maribeth had an absolutely perfect wedding! They were surrounded with love, something I don't think I've ever seen before. Their celebration was seriously perfection in every way.
Please enjoy this sneak preview of their special day!
Venue: Eleven Events LLC. Planner: Events by Kris Holland. Florist: The Red Geranium Flower Shop. Cake: Kristen's Bakes. Decor: Grey Goose Rustic Wedding & Event Rentals.
Katlyn + Stephen // 4-7-2018 // Keithville, LA
Katlyn and Stephen were married on April 7, 2018 in Keithville, LA. The spring rains arrived the day before, and the overcast sky created a beautiful backdrop. The weather was a little chilly for early April in Louisiana and loved filled the air as their two families were joined.
Please enjoy this sneak peak of their special day.
-Venue: Rustic Barn Productions in Keithville, LA - Planner: Charde' Kelly of Blue Print Events - DJ: Paul Bell - Food: Johnny's Catfish -
Leslie Whitaker Photography retains all copyrights to all images created during a clients session. It is illegal to copy, scan, download, print, share, alter or otherwise steal any image created by Leslie Whitaker Photography during the clients photo session. When posting your images to any form of online media you are required to note LWP as the photographer. (IE- @yourshreveportphotographer, photo credit: Leslie Whitaker Photography)
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Baby Aubrey's Newborn Session
Aubrey was a dream baby during her split newborn session in February. Her Daddy works out of town, so I got to love her twice when her family came back to the studio so that Daddy could be a part of family images.
Aubrey has the prettiest pouty lips, and I even got a couple of smiles out of her.
Leslie Whitaker Photography retains all copyrights to all images created during a clients session. It is illegal to copy, scan, download, print, share, alter or otherwise steal any image created by Leslie Whitaker Photography during the clients photo session. If you wish to share these images, do so by sharing this blog post.
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Marisa is going to be a Mommy! Shreveport Maternity Photographer.
Pink definitely compliments Marisa and I am obsessed with her Red River Maternity Session.
Newborn Model Call - Shreveport Newborn Photographer
We are in need of one newborn on February 6 to model. Model will be compensated with your five favorite digital files, delivered via digital download through our gallery site. Additional files will available for purchase during your gallery viewing one week later. Model release must be signed in order to participate. You will be contacted via email if you are chosen.
Session will consist of Mardi Gras and neutral themed props and poses.
Shreveport Maternity Photographer - Jordan is having a girl!
Jordan is SO sweet, so beautiful and has the perfect little bump. We all know Mamas do not always feel like they have a little bump, I know I didn't with either pregnancy. However, Jordan has the most perfect little bump. Pregnancy really suites her, I think you'll agree.
Check out some of my favorite images from her maternity session.
You can find out more information about maternity sessions with Leslie by visiting: https://www.yourshreveportphotographer.com/maternity/
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The Lucas Family.
Jennifer grew up with my husband in Bossier City. Mia, her oldest daughter, babysits my littles a lot when I have weekend work. We've been trying to get together for a long time, and this past Saturday morning it finally all came together. The kids were troopers, and I worked quickly so that they wouldn't freeze! I think Jennifer and Michael have three of the most beautiful children. :) Don't you!?
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MOJO is getting married!
I nicknamed Monica and Jordan #MOJO because they recently got a new puppy and named her Mojo. So of course, when I was naming their engagement gallery I went straight to that. :)
Check out some of my favorites from their engagement session! I can not wait to help them celebrate their marriage in May of 2018!
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LWP is looking for a January MODEL, someone who under no circumstance would need to take down their photos from our website. The model will be given a $100 Gift Certificate to use towards the photos. We will work together to style your shoot. I am looking for women of all ages, sizes and ethnicities.
Darling, sometimes you have to blow your own damn mind.
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Senior Reps
LWP is looking for a few High School Juniors in North Louisiana to join our 2018- 2019 Rep Team!
We will be inviting Juniors from the following parishes to join our Team: Caddo, Bossier, De Soto, Red River and Webster Parish; the only way to be a rep is to be nominated.
Reps must be fun, outgoing, approachable, active in extracurricular activities, have good grades, a leader at school and in their community, active on social media, reliable, stylish and be willing to sign a... non-compete (meaning the senior will not take senior photos with other photographers).
Perks of being a Senior Rep for LWP: styled sessions, print credits, cash and much more!
To nominate a 2019 Senior:
Email Leslie at leslie.w.photo@gmail.com
Subject: Senior Rep Nominee
Please include the following information: name, recent photo, contact information (phone, e-mail, etc) and school! Please include why you think this student would make a great Rep for LWP Seniors!
I will only accept nominations by e-mail.
