BLOG
Pregnancy, birth, new motherhood, parenthood, and reproductive mental health are topics we love to share about on our blog! As storytellers we welcome REAL stories, whether uplifting, heartbreaking, or somewhere in between. We welcome stories from guest contributors, please Contact Us to submit your story to feature on the blog.
Best Maternity Photos of the Year
We captured so many beautiful pregnancy photos this year, and loved working in a variety of stunning locations for photos. Since we have too many great photos to sort through and pick for this blog post, we’re sharing just a few of our top favourites that stand out to us for some unique features or stories told through the photos. All of these sessions were styled by pieces from our client closet.
Maternity Photo Shoot in South Surrey, BC
Crescent Beach has to be one of our favourite locations for maternity and family photography. Stunning views of the ocean and mountains in the distance, wild greenery for the perfect golden hour light, and dark rocks against glassy water at sunset help to inspire our free spirited side for a variety of moments and backdrops.
Don’t Judge A Dress By Its Hanger | Client Closet
To help give our clients a visual, here are some side-by-side images of most of our dresses and outfits on the hanger, AND modelled on our beautiful clients!
Capturing Pregnancy After Loss at our Natural Light Studio
Light, airy, simple and pure. This is how we wanted to capture and celebrate this gorgeous expecting mom’s pregnancy glow, as she is expecting her rainbow baby and we couldn’t be happier for her! Robyn shared the story of her two pregnancy losses at 20 and 16 weeks on the blog last fall, and once again has offered to candidly share her story, this time opening up about how it feels to be pregnant after experiencing loss.
Outdoor Summer Maternity Sessions
It’s the first day of Summer and to celebrate we’re sharing photos of some of our favourite outdoor maternity photo shoots. Golden hour glow, grassy meadows, sunset beach sessions and cityscapes… we love them all. Check out these beautiful mamas and couples below!
Bump to Baby Lifestyle Photography | Vancouver, BC
For this maternity beautiful session at a home in Fort Langley, BC, the mom-to-be was getting her hair & makeup done when we showed up. We brought her a few casual pieces from our Client Closet to choose from, and scoped out the space for photo opportunities. There was no shortage of great pockets of light in this white, bright home! Their whole photo shoot was so relaxed and fun. Mom chose a t-shirt and jeans combination, and changed into one of our simple fitted black dresses to capture the shape of her growing belly.
Introducing Photographer Dani | Kim Forrester Photography, Vancouver, BC
Hi, Kim here! As I sit here at 39 weeks pregnant and ready to have a baby any day now, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for my teammate turned dear friend Dani
Faye Smith & Brandon Hart | Maternity Session for the Queen of our Hair & Makeup Team
When we arrived for this golden hour maternity photo shoot, the sun was setting over Crescent Beach, South Surrey on this late August evening, and we couldn’t find parking due to an event. It all worked out in the end, because we ended up with the most beautiful golden meadow and vibrant sunset at the beach!
Fall Photoshoot Outfit Ideas | Photographer Styling Tips
When we arrived for this golden hour maternity photo shoot, the sun was setting over Crescent Beach, South Surrey on this late August evening, and we couldn’t find parking due to an event. It all worked out in the end, because we ended up with the most beautiful golden meadow and vibrant sunset at the beach!
I’m Pregnant! And Not Glowing | Vancouver Maternity Photographer
As a maternity and newborn photographer, my feed is full of radiant moms and seemingly tidy spaces in the families’ homes we work in. We always want you looking and feeling your best in your photos, and to avoid clutter that can distract from the beautiful moments we’re capturing.
Maternity Session at Kitsilano Beach | Vancouver Photographer
We had the most amazing sunset for this golden hour maternity photoshoot at Kitsilano Beach. This couples’ maternity session was nothing short of spectacular with the sweetest couple. With sweeping views of the ocean, the beautiful west coast landscape and mountains in the back drop, this session was dreamy.
Top Maternity Photos | Vancouver Photographer
It’s #throwbackthursday and I wanted to share some of our favorite maternity photos! Trust me when I say that narrowing it down to a handful for a blog post was SUPER challenging! If your photo wasn’t featured this time be sure to keep an eye out for it on our next one!
Top 5 Reasons To Get Professional Hair & Makeup For Your Photoshoot
As a professional photographer, I can honestly say that professional hair & makeup makes a vast difference to your professional photos. Newborn and maternity photography is about capturing those precious moments, but we also want you to LOOK and FEEL your best! That’s why we’ve partnered with Faye Smith Agency to help our moms-to-be and new moms feel extra relaxed before their sessions.
Kitsilano Maternity Session | Vancouver Photography
This sunset outdoor maternity session captured during the magic of golden hour was nothing short of spectacular! This couple wanted to include their dog, and there was no better place to capture this milestone then at Hadden Dog Beach in Kitsilano near their home. With sweeping views of the ocean, this session captured not only the joy and beauty of this growing family, but the stunning west coast views of beautiful British Columbia.
Bump to Baby Sessions at Home | Vancouver Newborn Photographer
Let’s talk bump to baby sessions, being able to capture maternity and newborn photos for our clients’ is our favorite! The benefit to using the same photographer is that not only will your images be cohesive in style and aesthetic, but you’ll feel relaxed and comfortable already knowing the process, and you’ve already build a relationship with your photographer.
Why We Love Natural Light Photography | Vancouver Newborn Photographer
When choosing a photographer, asking yourself what type of lighting they use is important. Lighting has a lot to do with how your images will look and what style they’ll represent. We love natural lighting for our newborn sessions not only because it’s conducive to in-home sessions, but because it provides depth, texture and feeling to your images, so we can capture these special moments for you as authentically as possible.
Babymoon Ideas | Local Weekend Getaways | Vancouver, BC
Before baby arrives why not celebrate by treating yourself to a babymoon! If you’re on maternity leave or close to your due date, a local trip might be the ideal option for a quick, easy and relaxing getaway.