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When Kayleigh’s mom, Khari reached out, she requested my little high chair prop. I typically don’t use that prop with many newborns but Kayleigh was just perfect. Check it out below! I loved her color choices mom chose her newborn’s photo shoot. Kayleigh might look bigger in these photographs but she was 6lbs of tiny […]

MORGAN CITY, Louisiana Newborn Photographer | Kayleigh’s Newborn Session

Newborn baby girl pram photo prop

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second birthday cake smash photo shoot

Hi again, everyone! I have a hard time facing the fact that little Ella is already TWO years old. But you know what this 2-year-old birthdays mean? Cake. And smashing cakes, of course! Something I haven’t done before but it was a whole lot of FUN! At two years old she knew exactly what cake […]

Thibodaux, Louisiana Baby Photographer | Ella’s Second Birthday Session

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I was so excited to meet this sweet baby boy.  Grayson was such a sweet and content baby during is photo shoot. He stayed awake for a good portion of his newborn session and he looked around at everything and everyone and didn’t say a peep. His mom and dad said he would stay awake […]

Lafayette, Louisiana Newborn Photographer | Grayson’s Newborn Session

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Sweet Miss Evangeline came to the studio back in February from Baton Rouge for her very first portrait session as a newborn baby. Check out her newborn session here: She was just a dream to photograph! She was a super easy, calm (and sleepy!) baby. Her mama requested a vintage boho vibe for her session […]

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Baby Photographer | Evangeline’s Milestone Session

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It may be a rainy day here in South Louisiana but this little ray of sunshine will brighten your day! I’ve got Lauren and Nicholas’ 7-day-old baby, Brooklyn, coming at you on the blog! There was so much love and sweetness in this shoot. Seriously, photographing them at the studio here in Morgan City, LA […]

Lafayette, Louisiana Newborn Photographer | Brooklyn’s Newborn Session

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Melinda Gilmore Photography provides everything for your session is provided. Each session is customized for each client. All you have to do is come and sit back and relax. I want each client to come in the doors and feel welcomed, relaxed, and at home. Props ✔︎ Outfits ✔︎ Backdrops ✔︎ Refreshments ✔︎ Styling ✔︎ […]

Houma, Morgan City, Thibodaux, Lafayette, Louisiana Newborn Photographer| What to expect

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Model call alert! I’m photographing new setups for vendors and therefore seeking newborn babies ages 5 days to 14 days old to photograph between Sept. 16th and Sept. 30th. What’s in it for you, you ask? Great question!  Here’s the deal: If we end up working together, you’ll receive 5 complimentary digital files. For example: […]

Lafayette, Louisiana Newborn Photographer | Model Session

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twin baby photoshoot rustic

Seldom do I get the chance to photograph twins. True and Tren visited the studio here in Morgan City, Louisiana for their newborn session. They were absolute dolls for their session. Don’t you just love their expressions? And it was so fun to photograph them because they kept making the cutest facial expressions and little […]

Houma, Louisiana Newborn Photographer| True & Tren’s Newborn Session

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Hello! My name is Melinda Gilmore and I’m a photographer who specializes in newborn photography. I have the privilege of photographing all these little bundles of joy in South Louisiana. While some people love the thrill of a wedding photography or enjoy working with high school students for senior pictures my absolute favorite subjects to […]

Houma, Louisiana Newborn Session | Specializing in Newborn Photography

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newborn baby girl pink bow with brother

Introducing…  BABY KATE ELIZABETH! I’m still flying high from one of the most amazing shoots I’ve had in a while.  The adorable and sweet little lady in front of the lens is the daughter of Rebecca & Dat. Speaking of which, it was so nice to work with Rebecca again. Last time it was their […]

Thibodaux, Louisiana Newborn Photographer| Kate Elizabeth’s Newborn Session