Business Details
Timeless Portrait & Event Photography Services
At Butterflies of Hope Photography, we specialize in capturing life's most precious moments through timeless photography. Our boutique-style studio in Prairieville, Louisiana, offers a team of four dedicated photographers with expertise in newborn, maternity, family, wedding, branding, and senior portrait photography. With over two decades of nursing experience informing our meticulous attention to newborn safety, we prioritize creating a seamless client experience from proposal to family milestones.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our professionally edited digital images, heirloom albums, and customizable session options that cater to every stage of life. By blending technical precision with emotional storytelling, we help clients preserve memories that will be cherished for generations. Our team's passion for capturing authentic connections is evident in every frame, ensuring that each client's unique story is told with artistry and care.
Services
Newborn Photography
Wedding Documentation
Family Portraits
Professional Branding
Heirloom Albums
Cake Smash Sessions
Senior Portraits
Event Photography
Highlights and features
- Team of 4 specialized photographers with diverse expertise
- Boutique-style experience prioritizing personalized service
- APNPI-certified newborn safety protocols
- Same-day turnaround for select sessions
- Multi-session discounts and heirloom album options
Associations and certifications
- APNPI
What people say
Fast turnaround
Beautiful pictures
Exceptional service
Perfect captures
Professional experience
Services
Newborn Photography
Our specialized newborn sessions prioritize safety and natural beauty. Heather Banker's nursing background ensures meticulous attention to infant well-being during posing. Professionally edited digital images include print release rights, with optional heirloom albums available. We provide wraps, props, and accessories while welcoming personal items to personalize the session.
Wedding Documentation
Comprehensive wedding photography includes engagement, pre-bridal, and ceremony coverage. With over 200 weddings documented, our team captures emotional moments and detailed aesthetics. Services feature multiple photographers, customizable packages, and a boutique experience that includes planning advice and day-of support for stress-free documentation.
Heirloom Portraits
Timeless studio portrait sessions combine natural light with artistic direction. Available in full (1-hour) or mini (20-minute) formats, these classic portraits focus on formal compositions and lifestyle moments. Includes digital images with print release rights and optional print products for enduring display.
Professional Branding
Professional headshots and branding content creation for businesses and entrepreneurs. Sessions include outfit guidance, backdrop options, and prop selection. Designed to enhance online presence and marketing materials while capturing authentic professional personas through relaxed, confidence-building photography.
Family Milestones
Document life's transitions through maternity, baby's first year, and graduation sessions. Includes milestone tracking packages with coordinated cake smash options. Professionally edited images capture developmental stages while maintaining family connections across seasonal and themed sessions.
People
Heather Banker
Owner & Founder
Former 20-year nurse turned newborn specialist, certified by APNPI. Combines medical expertise with artistic vision to create safe, timeless portraits. Personal loss inspired founding Butterflies of Hope to preserve family legacies through photography.
Katelyn Banker Craven
Wedding Photographer
Marketing graduate with 8+ years documenting weddings. Creates emotional narratives from engagement through ceremony. Offers planning support and day-of coordination. Specializes in capturing authentic connections during milestone events.
Whitney Banker Verret
Family Photographer
Specializes in family dynamics and senior portraits. Combines technical precision with warm approachability. Focuses on natural interactions to create authentic imagery that reflects clients' personalities through lifestyle and posed sessions.
Mercedes Rivet
Studio Manager
Coordinates client experience from booking through delivery. Oversees product sales and organizational systems. Ensures seamless operations while providing personalized support to make clients feel uniquely valued throughout the photographic process.
Alexis Mosher
Product Sales
Handles heirloom product offerings and sales coordination. Guides clients through display options for preserving memories. Focuses on creating tangible keepsakes that complement digital collections with lasting physical presence.
Questions
What photography styles do you offer besides newborn sessions?
We specialize in maternity, family, wedding, branding, senior portraits, and event photography with both posed and lifestyle approaches available.
How long are portrait sessions?
Classic sessions last 1 hour with outfit changes, while mini sessions are 20 minutes focused on single-look captures.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we provide no-interest payment plans and multi-session discounts to make preserving memories accessible.
What's included in wedding coverage?
Complete packages include engagement, pre-bridal, and ceremony photography with multiple photographers capturing every detail.
How quickly do we receive photos?
Select sessions deliver edited images the same day, with most galleries available within 1-2 weeks post-session.
