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Maternity photography session at Osage Park featuring mom in light neutral clothing

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How to Plan Your Maternity Photography Session

Northwest Arkansas Maternity Photographer If you’re expecting a little one and wondering when or how to plan your maternity photography session, you’re not alone. As a maternity photographer in Northwest Arkansas, I love walking my clients through the process. Whether you’re based in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, or the surrounding areas, this guide will help you […]

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lifestyle newborn photography with twin girls in home

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A Peek Inside a Lifestyle Newborn Photography Session with Twins at Home

Welcoming twins means twice the joy, twice the snuggles, and yes, sometimes, twice the unpredictability. But that’s exactly what makes lifestyle newborn photography so special and unique. Recently, I had the honor of photographing identical twin girls at home with their parents and sweet dog Belle, and the result was a session filled with light, […]

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Jordyn Wieber Brooks holds her newborn daughter during a peaceful outdoor newborn session at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks with Northwest Arkansas newborn photographer Leslie Nice.

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An Outdoor Newborn Session in the Garden | Fayetteville Newborn Photography

There’s something incredibly peaceful about photographing a newborn outdoors, especially in a place as quiet and beautiful as the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. This outdoor newborn session with Jordyn Wieber Brooks and Chris Brooks was a special one for many reasons. Their daughter, Gigi, just over a week old, was calm and sleepy, nestled […]

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Baby Shower Venues in NWA: 20+ Beautiful Places to Celebrate

Baby Shower Venues in NWA A Curated List of the Most Charming Places to Celebrate in Northwest Arkansas Planning a baby shower in Northwest Arkansas? Whether you’re throwing a sweet celebration for a friend or soaking in the joy of planning your own, finding the right spot can make everything feel more special. The good […]

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DIY Newborn Photography

How to Take Beautiful Everyday Photos of Your Newborn with a Phone. Newborn photography isn’t just for milestone sessions with a professional. It’s also about preserving the everyday magic of those first few weeks at home. If you’re a mom in Northwest Arkansas, you may have hired (or plan to hire) a professional newborn photographer […]

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Northwest Arkansas Birthing Center Alternatives

If you’re an expecting mom looking for a no- or low-intervention birth in Northwest Arkansas, you’ve probably realized: we don’t currently have a birthing center option. The Northwest Arkansas Birthing Center closed sometime between the birth of my first and second children, and it left a real gap in care for those of us who […]

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Capturing the First Moments After Birth | Rogers, AR Newborn Photographer

Hi! I’m Leslie, a Fayetteville, Bentonville, and Rogers, AR Newborn Photographer. First, I just want to take a moment to say that if you’re reading this while you’re still pregnant — you’re already doing an amazing job! What a thoughtful planner you are. A thousand bonus points for you!👏🏼 I know you have so much […]

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How to Prepare for Your In-Home Newborn Session | Northwest Arkansas Newborn Photographer

Welcoming a baby into your home is one of the most beautiful and tender seasons of life — and as your newborn photographer, I’m so honored to document it for your family. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, this guide will help you feel calm, confident, and ready for your in-home newborn […]

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What to Wear for Your Newborn Session | Newborn Photography Bentonville

As a photographer who specializes in newborn photography (Bentonville, AR), one of the most common questions I get is, “What should we wear for our session?” Wardrobe plays a huge role in creating beautiful, timeless newborn photos, and I’m here to make the process easy for you! Whether you’re planning a studio or in-home session, […]

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A mother sits holding her newborn baby while a great dane looks on, captured by a NWA Newborn Photographer, Leslie Nice.

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Prepping Your Home for a Newborn: 5 Tips from a Mom of Three | NWA Newborn Photographer

Are you expecting a new baby? Congratulations! If you’re counting down the days until your little one arrives, I know how exciting—and overwhelming—this time can be. As an NWA newborn photographer (and a mom myself), I’ve picked up a few tips along the way that can help make this transition a little smoother. Here are […]

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ABOUT Leslie

Based in Bentonville, I’m a Northwest Arkansas newborn photographer specializing in lifestyle sessions that are baby-led, calm, and deeply personal. 

Since 2017, I’ve had the honor of photographing growing families across NWA—capturing the quiet in-between moments that tell the real story of early motherhood. With a thoughtful eye and years of experience, I create space for presence, connection, and sacred simplicity—so your images don’t just look timeless, they feel it.

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Ready to remember this sweet season forever? Let’s make simple, beautiful photos that show your love, your laughs, and all the little moments you never want to forget. Reach out today to book your session or ask any questions!


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