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Newborn Photographer Baton Rouge | Leann Messina Photography | Harper In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session

June 25, 2022

Newborn Photographer Baton Rouge | Leann Messina Photography | In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session

This baby-only newborn session was held in the comfort of my client’s home. Baby Harper was just five days old, and rocked her session like a champ. Using only natural light, we achieved beautiful sets that are just timeless. I packed a few things that are versatile and complementary to any aesthetic. The images below are a few client favorites.

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Family Photographer Baton Rouge | Leann Messina Photography | Why Springtime Is Great For Outdoor Portraits

March 11, 2022

Family Photographer Baton Rouge | Leann Messina Photography | Why Springtime Is Great For Outdoor Portraits

It’s no doubt that the most popular time of year to have photos taken is the fall. It’s at this time that most of us are thinking about updating our wall portraits and getting a nice photo for Christmas cards, too! So much is going on in the fall, that a family photo session might be at the bottom of your list. What you may not know is that my favorite time to shoot is in the spring! I am such a sucker for beautiful, blooming flowers, birds chirping, and feeling the warmth from the sun that I haven’t felt in a while. Being outside during this time of year just brings happiness to my soul.

If you catch an opportunity before daylight savings, then you can get that nice golden hour look without having to keep your babies out too late! I know mine are in bed between 6:30 and 7:30, and golden hour after we turn the clocks forward is just too late for us. We would have some tired, grumpy faces by then!

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season have died down, you finally catch your breath for a sec. The cold winter months of January and February might have you feeling a little down in the doldrums. An exciting photo session might be just what you need as a little pick me up! Something to look forward to.

And my last point to make is that THIS could be a Mother’s Day gift to yourself! I have a client I shoot every couple of years with her two teenage boys, and she gets them to cooperate by calling it her Mother’s Day gift. She’s brilliant!

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Newborn Photographer Baton Rouge, LA | Leann Messina Photography | Emma

September 19, 2021

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Oh, this sweet girl is the brand new little sister of a sweet boy who came in for his Mama’s maternity session. She was born 8lbs 3 oz. When she came in for her session at 19 days old, she had already surpassed her birth weight! With a gorgeous head of hair and a sweet little face, I introduce baby Emma!

Interested in seeing her mama’s maternity session? Click the link towards the end of this post to see how she killed it! I absolutely love when I get to see a growing mama for their maternity session, and then again at their newborn session. It’s lovely to see how (especially first-time mamas) their gorgeous glow evolves into a new light–a light only seen with a mother-baby bond.

This is one of my favorite captures. She just looks so peaceful and content in her mother’s arms.

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Ann | Newborn Baby Session | Baton Rouge, LA

July 19, 2021

I am obsessed with this studio newborn session. I was lucky enough to photograph Big Brother, William, for all of his milestones. Now I get to do the same with baby sister, Ann!

They are just about the same distance apart as I am with my brother, and I just know they are going to be best friends. As children, we used to play so well together. We played tea party, dress up, cops and robbers, cowboys and indians, you name it!

And as teenagers, we ran in the same circles with the same group of friends. This was advantageous to me because I could stay out about an hour later if I was at the same place he was. He kept a close watch, and (mostly) kept me out of trouble. I know William and Ann will have the same connection and make wonderful memories together.

I am so thankful to be a newborn photographer with a studio space conveniently located in Denham Springs, right on the outskirts of Baton Rouge, so that I have the opportunity to capture beautiful images like these. As a result, I can’t wait to see which ones Mom prints for their walls.

If you are considering if your toddler will cooperate or not, know this. It only takes a couple of minutes to get a great shot. There will probably be snacks, trickery and bribery involved. We do whatever it takes! All the while, ensuring the safety of your newborn baby, as baby’s safety is of the highest priority. And it’s always a great idea to have an extra hand take the big sibling home/to the park/library while we finish up with baby.

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Erin | Maternity Session | Baton Rouge, LA | Newborn Photographer Baton Rouge

July 10, 2021

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When Erin reached out to me asking about a maternity session, I felt so excited for her. For one thing, I knew Erin dating back to middle school, and seeing her grow her family just makes me happy. Second, I had no doubt that she would slay her session.

She opted for professional hair and make-up by Megan Wilkinson which was done here in my home studio space. Like always, Megan killed it. Erin looked absolutely stunning. Contact: https://www.facebook.com/megan.curtin.18

She donned mostly pieces from my Client Wardrobe, and also brought in one of her husband’s button-down shirts from home. She knew the looks she was going for, and we executed those flawlessly. This Mama is absolutely stunning! I love everything about her session. This is an overshare, but I feel like they’re too good to keep to myself!

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https://www.leannmessina.com/2021/09/19/studio-newborn-photographer-baton-rouge-la/

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Family / Milestones

The Harrell Family | Milestone Session |Baton Rouge, LA

May 17, 2021

I first met this family for Cayden’s In-Home Newborn Session back in October 2020. This is his six-month month session, which is the second installment of his three-part Milestone Collection. In all of my Milestone Sessions, I offer Mom & Dad (siblings, too) to be part of it. This is a great opportunity to keep the parents in front of the camera since we are usually behind it. Here are a few of my favorite images from their session.