Category Archives: Portraits

DeRidder Maternity Session | Stutes Family

DeRidder Maternity Session I did these photos for Amanda and her family the same morning I photographed Faybein and Colton at Dry Creek Baptist Camp. How cool is it that these friends were expecting baby boys just a couple weeks apart?! I know they’re hoping Wyatt and Ezra will be good friends!! Ezra was born...

DeRidder Maternity Photos | Burnett Family

DeRidder Maternity Photos Little Wyatt was born last week so I figured it was about time I finished editing his mama’s maternity photos. It is so special to welcome a new little one, and I’m so glad I got to be a part of celebrating with Faybein and Colton! These two got married in May...

DeRidder Fall Mini Sessions are here!

DeRidder Fall Mini Sessions DeRidder Fall Mini Sessions are here, and I am so excited!! I love working with families, and these sessions are a great way to meet some new friends and get some photos of the little ones without paying for an hour-long session. Let’s be honest, pretty much no kid (teenagers included)...

DeRidder Portrait Photographer | Family Photo Outfit Tips

DeRidder Portrait Photographer Choosing outfits for family photos can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! And you also don’t have to spend a fortune on new outfits for everyone. You probably have everything you need in your closet already. Read through the steps below to take some of the mystery out of choosing...

DeRidder Couple Photos | Evan + Anna

DeRidder Couple Photos I’d like to take a minute to introduce y’all to my brother, Evan, and his sweet girlfriend, Anna! Evan is in grad school at Texas Tech and Anna has been living and working in Michigan where she grew up. They have been dating long distance through the entire pandemic, but they made...

DeRidder 1-Year Photos | Hoffman Family

DeRidder 1-Year Photos We had this session planned for the last Saturday in June originally, but the weather was looking iffy. I’m so tired of these summer thunderstorms! We decided to postpone, and I’m so glad we did! The day we ended up shooting was a little bit cloudy, which shielded us from the worst...

Ragley Lifestyle Newborn Photos | Baby C

Ragley Lifestyle Newborn Photos It is such a privilege to celebrate the birth of a new baby. After our own journey to parenthood, I do not take it for granted, and I know know what a special time it is for any family. Spending some time with Kyler, Karlee, and baby Clayton was such a...

DeRidder Cake Smash Photos | Baby D

DeRidder Cake Smash Photos Oh do I love a baby in suspenders and a bow tie! Baby Derek just turned 1 so we did a photo session at Veteran’s Park complete with an awesome colorful cake! Cake smash sessions are my favorite, and bright-colored one like this is so much fun to photograph. He was...

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