Shreveport, Louisiana Baby Photographer | Ivy's Milestone Session

If you don’t want to shed a tear.. You might not want to read because this blog is very special to me.

Let’s take a flash back. You might see Brigitte and her family when they were expecting their first little girl. Then you notice their youngest Ivy. That’s because this family has been with me four years now. So we wanted to do some comparison photographs. When I say I have the best clients, I truly mean it. I don’t think any one will ever understand just how grateful I am.

When Brigitte originally reached out, she explained that she was picky. I am sure it’s nothing I can’t handle. She said sorry a lot because she felt like she was bothering me. The truth is, she just knows what she wants. Which is a huge plus when you are hiring a photographer. You get to connect ideas and come up with art. VERY creative art. I never once felt she was picky but what I did feel was appreciation, care, and value.

You see, I have loyal clients. I have clients who follow up with me. Then I have clients who wait for the second child and come back. I debated writing this because I didn’t want it to seem like I was playing favorites. The more I thought about it, the more I knew I had to write it.

Brigitte came to me when I felt my worse and she didn’t even know. She came to me when my business was on the line. She kept me alive because no matter what, she knew how to make me laugh. Even when she’s late and tries to make up by offering to pick up something to eat or drink. I never cared that was late. I understood what that was like. I just cared about the how much she cared.

Now I’m crying.. I knew that would happen. Anyways..

When I decided to change my business, I knew some clients would not use my services again. I knew that was a risk but mentally, a lot had to change for me to fall back in love with photography. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t sad to lose some of them including Brigitte. But I knew in my heart that’s just part of running a business. I had to put my feelings to the side so I could separate business and personal. It’s hard to do that when you have built so many connections over YEARS. When people have told you their secrets and adventures. I connect with my clients on a deeper level and Brigitte is someone I consider a close friend.

No matter what happened with my business, she was there to support me. She has referred countless people, appreciated me, and always shouted me out on social media.

But.. It’s so much more than photography to me.

She was encouraging me when some days I didn’t know if I could make it. During IVF, she made a point to check on me and make sure I was okay. Asking if I needed anything and telling me to just ignore the ones who are negative. Kept me updated with Cora before she was expecting Ivy. I can’t explain how excited she was when she told me. I was one of the first ones to know. She always knew what to say to make me feel much better. I can’t thank her enough for all the love she has given me in the last four year.

I have enjoyed every session. I always look forward to the next one because I know it will be just as fun. I love how supportive Bradley is of us too. Haha. I remember Brigitte telling him he’s stuck with me forever. She wasn’t lying either. I will find a way to meet up with her one way or another. I can’t believe how big the girls are getting already. Seeing them blossom into their own personalities is amazing. <3

Gosh, just look how beautiful they are. Ivy even cried most of the session like her sister. They are a lot more alike than I thought. Cora is such a sweet big sister. She didn’t hesitate when I sat Ivy down. She is so patient, caring, and sweet. She loves to help whenever she can. Ivy even wore the same newborn and six month outfit Cora did. Brigitte also wore one of the maternity gowns she did when she was expecting. Being able to coordinate the session is so beautiful to me. I can’t wait to see their beautiful products. Their collage in their home is telling a story!

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