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Shreveport Maternity Photographer - Daisy's Newborn Session, and Megan's Maternity Session
I’ve now worked with Megan twice. She signed up for my maternity model call earlier this year, I was revamping my maternity style. She then booked newborn with me too, and has already booked Daisy’s Sitter Milestone Session and her cake smash!
I absolutely love Megan, we’ve become friends, and I’m so excited to see sweet Daisy in the studio again. :)
What made you choose Leslie Whitaker for your Maternity session?
The opportunity for a low cost model call was what inspired me to get photos with Leslie. Otherwise I would have missed out completely on getting any professional maternity pictures done.
What were you nervous about going into your session?
I was mostly worried about looking fat in my final photos and not having the beautiful round belly look I had always hoped for in maternity photos. I was also worried that Leslie was going to want me to take my clothes off……... Lol
What was your favorite part of your session experience?
Leslie made me feel extremely comfortable very early in the session and felt more like a friend than just a photographer.
How do you feel now that you have completed your session and received your images?
I LOVED every second of it!!! I feel beautiful seeing every single photo she took!
Would you recommend Leslie to other ladies looking to book a maternity session? Why?
Absolutely! She is a great photographer and does amazing work! Her ability to make everyone who walks into her studio feel like a million bucks is uncanny! 10/10 will continue to recommend and hope to book again with her one day!
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It’s best to book your maternity session during your second trimester, we typically schedule your session for around 30-34 weeks. Newborns can be scheduled up to 6-8 weeks old, but the earlier the better!
Shreveport Newborn Photographer - Georgia's Lifestyle Newborn Session, by Leslie Whitaker Photography
The studio has the most beautiful natural light, I’m really obsessed with it. I’ve been specializing in newborn photos for more than 5 years and I’ve always done a lifestyle style of family photos, and I’m so excited to announce that I am now able to offer a Lifestyle Newborn Session all of the time.
These sessions take less time, because baby is wrapped for most of the session. Baby is also able to be in a natural environment and we capture natural posing as well. She might have always stuck her left hand up in the womb, she’ll probably do that during the session too and I’ll get to capture that. How special will it be to look back on that as she gets older, maybe show it in the slideshow at her rehearsal dinner.
We will still get detail images of lips, lashes, toes and fingers along with gorgeous images of your family with the new addition.
I do my best to make sure the entire experience is as easy as possible for my parents. We have a toy area for older siblings with books, coloring activities and toys for all ages. We even have a stocked fridge with drinks, snacks and treats. Mom can even add on hair and makeup styling by our licensed stylist. Let us handle the fuss, you just show up and relax while we capture your memories.
You’ll be in studio about an hour and then we will meet in person 3-5 days later for an image reveal appointment; we can also do this over zoom. If you’d prefer an online gallery so that you can view in your own time, an additional fee is required. I can also promise you that you’ll LOVE more than 8 images, so just prepare yourself. :)
Check out Georgia’s sweet gallery below. Her parents have been trying for many years to have a baby, had given up and then Georgia appeared. She really is a blessing, and is such a sweet baby. I’m so glad Marti allowed me to capture these sweet images for her.
Shreveport Maternity Photographer - Fine Art Maternity Photographer, Brooke’s Maternity Session
Shreveport Maternity Photographer - Fine Art Maternity Photographer, Brooke’s Maternity Session
Brooke drove almost an hour to her session with me and she was absolutely AMAZING! Brooke’s entire gallery deserves to hang in her home. I hope she sees these photos and sees who she truly is. As a mom of 5, I know how hard pregnancy can be on your mental health. Especially when you in it, thank goodness you forget a lot of the bad stuff after the baby is here.
So many of my clients tell me that they didn’t do maternity photos with their first pregnancy, and they regret it. But, don’t let that hold you back. Do it, every time, even if you missed the first pregnancy.
I love studio sessions because we don’t have to fight with the weather, we aren’t hot or cold. It isn’t windy, unless I point the fan at you. :)
I provide EVERYTHING you need for your session. Licensed hair and makeup artist are on staff to pamper you! I even provide what you wear. Sometimes clients bring an item or two that they want to wear, and that is fine too. I just want you to love your experience with me, and of course I want you to love your photos too.
What made you choose Leslie Whitaker for your Maternity session?
I loved your pictures that you’ve done of others.
What were you nervous about going into your session?
Not knowing what to expect, if I would like photos of myself.
What was your favorite part of your session experience?
Feeling so comfortable.
How do you feel now that you have completed your session and received your images?
Loved it and can’t wait until I lose my baby weight to get them done again.
Would you recommend Leslie to other ladies looking to book a maternity session? Why?
Yes, because Leslie takes awesome pictures and makes you feel so comfortable in your own skin.
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Ela's Newborn Session by Leslie Whitaker, Shreveport Newborn Photographer
Ela is such a sweet blessing. Her parents, Lauren and Eli, are SMITTEN with her. Eli has the biggest smile when he looks at her, and when he looks at Lauren too.
I get so many parents who are having their second baby who regret not getting newborn images for their first baby, and they are determined to have the works the second time. We do maternity photos and newborn and sometimes even an extra family session, or in home fresh 48 session too! Don’t regret missing out on documenting these milestones. You can’t go back and do them, so make sure to get them done right the first time.
Don’t you just LOVE her hair?! I seem to have had a ton of sweet newborns in for newborn sessions lately with hair, and I am here for it!
All of my babies arrive pre-dressed in a white cotton onesie. Every single baby is documented in this timeless way, and parents always choose at least one of these images, but most of the time three of four. There is something about the focus being directly on baby that every one loves, especially me! Doesn’t Ela look so perfect, just like this?
I love documenting details! Ela’s profile, her sweet little hand and her toes! So precious, and things that deserve to be captured during every newborn session in my studio.
Parent images are so special too! I don’t think I’ve had any parents skip this part in a LONNNNNNG time. My newborn sessions come with COMPLIMENTARY professional hair and makeup services, so why skip it? Hailey did Lauren’s hair and makeup for her session and she looks so dang pretty, don’t you think? She has a snow white vibe! :)
I’d love to talk with you if you’re looking for a newborn photographer in Shreveport, Louisiana. My studio is stocked with everything needed to execute your dream newborn session! Fill out my contact form and let’s start planning!
-XOXO, Leslie
Check out my friend Vanessa’s blog about why digital images are not enough when investing in professional photography: https://www.vkeophotography.com/post/10-reasons-why-digitals-are-not-enough
Daniel's ‘Super Man' First Birthday Cake Smash | Shreveport Portrait Photographer | Leslie Whitaker Photography
Daniel, aka Dani, might be the REAL Superman. He was born early, and on his due date had surgery on his little heart. Before his smash we did some photos to celebrate his journey too. Mama called it his ‘heartiversary'. Yoana has been coming to me since her oldest was brand new.
I hand made Daniel’s city backdrop and built his balloon swag too. :) I am so stinking obsessed with this one. It came out perfectly and the colors POP off of the white background. This cake smash is adorable all the way around.
Why did you choose Leslie to capture your child's first birthday portraits?I’ve used her since I was pregnant with my first child and LOVE her work.
Were you nervous about anything going into your child's session? Please explain.I was nervous that he wouldn’t cooperate. Which he didn’t the first day but Leslie was very understanding and she was even able to accommodate us and squeeze us in the next day for a session that he did better in.
What was your favorite part of the session experience?The setup was perfect! I loved everything about it!
How do you feel now that you have completed your session and received your images?100% satisfied with the moments she was able to capture!
Would you recommend Leslie to other parents looking to book a first birthday session for their child? Why?Yessss because she’s so easy to get along with and her pictures are amazing. She makes the backgrounds herself and is so creative! I loved how it turned out!
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The Real Fear of Raising a Child of Color // Ashley + Ashton // Leslie Whitaker Photography
I’ve been taking photos of Ashley and Ashton for a little over a year now. She and Ashton came by recently for motherhood photos. The photos are beautiful, but most importantly I hope you’ll take the time to read her words below.
Please tell me about your childhood. Where did you grow up, do you have siblings, etc?
I grew up in the small town of Grand Cane, Louisiana; in a neighborhood referred to as Ranchland Acres (predominantly white). I was the only child for 14 years until my younger brother was born.
As a child: Do you remember your parents ever talking to you about race?
On a few occasions my parents told me stories of some of our older neighbors and how they were labeled racist. I remember my dad having an encounter with one neighbor in particular. Firewood fell off my dad’s trailer in the ditch, in front of the neighbors home. The neighbor was outside, and as my father was turning onto the next street the neighbor literally flagged him down to come back and remove a couple pieces of firewood from the ditch in front of his home.
Please tell me about a time you feel you judged based on the color of your skin. This could be at any point in your life, or something more current.
Working in retail I’ve witnessed first hand experience. One time in particular, myself and another employee were referred to as the colored girl/woman in reference to a mistake that was made.
During your pregnancy with Ashton, do you ever remember having fears in relation to racism?
Yes, after all of the incidents related to officers killing African American men and women and getting away with it. I myself have only had a few encounters with law enforcement during traffic stops . When I found out I was having a son I feared that one day he would miss an opportunity based off the color of his skin. I then knew i would choose a name for him that if he filled out a job application they wouldn’t automatically assume he was a person of color.
People are talking more openly now ( in the past few months) about race and their understanding ( or lack of) how their actions make others feel. What fears do you have, in relation to racism, for Ashton?
I fear that one day he will be wrongful accused or even killed based off the color of his skin. I refuse to teach him to dislike or judge anyone based on how they look different from him.
Like all mothers do, I'm sure you sit up thinking at night about the things you hope for your children. What hopes and dreams do you have for Ashton?
I have no doubt that he will encounter racism, but my hope for Ashton is that he can grow up in this cruel world and be any and everything he wants to be.
I have three children of my own. Landry is 6, Cadiana is 5 and Cameron is 1. I can honestly say that when naming my children I never worried about them being discriminated against based on their name, I’ve never worried about them be wrongly accused because of the color of their skin and I’ve never worried about any of them being passed over for a job just because of the color skin they were born with.
Racism is real. All mothers worry about their children, but NO MOTHER should have to worry about their child’s safety because they weren’t born white. I hope that when you read Ashley’s words you take the time to look inside your heart. I hope that you’ll take the time for self reflection and you’ll move forward actively thinking about how you act towards all people, and you’ll change if need to.
Ashton is a beautiful baby. Ashton deserves all the things that my children deserve. Ashley is a wonderful mother. Ashley deserves to raise her child in a world that treats both her and her child with love, respect and forward thinking. It’s 2020, let’s do better.
Jacie is "berry sweet" // Shreveport First Birthday Photographer // Leslie Whitaker Photography
Why did you choose Leslie to capture your child's first birthday portraits?
After looking at her work, I loved the white background! It focused more on my child, Jacie, than an actual themed background.
Were you nervous about anything going into your child's session? Please explain.
I was nervous because my child always seems to be sleepy or cranky when it’s time for pictures.
What was your favorite part of the session experience?
My favorite part had to be trying to get her to eat the cake and strawberries. Although, she gave us a hard time (inserts eye roll). Leslie was very patient and you could tell she had experience dealing with children my daughter’s age.
How do you feel now that you have completed your session and received your images?
I feel great! I just knew none of her pictures were going to be good. She got some great shots of Jacie.
Would you recommend Leslie to other parents looking to book a first birthday session for their child? Why?
Yes! Highly recommend. She definitely has experience with dealing with children and her patience is just unheard of! She’s very professional and answers in a timely manner, always!
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