Jillian Kirby | Baby BLOG » Maternity http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog Newborn and Baby Photographer Jillian Kirby serves the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada including Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:20:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Melissa http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2012/01/melissa/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2012/01/melissa/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:01:00 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6656 Just a brief post of this beautiful friend of mine and her gorgeous family! If you follow my blog, you may remember Melissa…. more on that in the newborn post!! Till then, beautiful Melissa!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2012/01/melissa/feed/ 4 Stephanie http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/11/stephanie/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/11/stephanie/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:30:09 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6523 It’s just so awesome to laugh with clients… and help them feel comfortable in the studio. I know what it’s like being in front of a camera and it’s definitely not something that’s easy for everyone… but if we can start laughing, it just makes things that much more fun and enjoyable! These two were just so much fun to have in the studio and I can’t wait to see them back for baby! Hope you love the images guys!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/11/stephanie/feed/ 0 Saria http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/11/saria/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/11/saria/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:26:18 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6516 I absolutely adore my newborns that come in to the studio but sometimes it’s just so nice to work with adults. Sometimes it’s just a nice little change to work with subjects that can take direction! LOL

Saria is gorgeous and I loved working with her. She was up for anything and her style fit mine perfectly! I hope you love the images Saria!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/11/saria/feed/ 0 Tara http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/10/tara/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/10/tara/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:49:56 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6435 I have had so many gorgeous mommas-to-be through the studio lately. It’s definitely different from photographing newborns… with babies, I am definitely not in charge in any way shape or form. The baby is calling the shots and we go at his/her pace and do exactly as she/he says! :)   So it’s a nice change of pace having a model that takes instruction! hahah!

Tara, thank you for coming by… it was a treat photographing you!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/10/tara/feed/ 0 To Wait | Maternity Photography, Vancouver BC | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/to-wait-maternity-photography-vancouver-bc-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/to-wait-maternity-photography-vancouver-bc-jillian-kirby/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:26:08 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6294 I have had a lot of mini maternity’s in the studio lately… lots of folks registering for the Bambino Membership. This always gets me so excited as that means I get to meet mom and dad before the newborn session and see the belly first. Not only that, but I get to see baby back at 6 months to marvel over how he/she has grown. I had so much fun at this maternity session and I can’t wait to meet baby!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/to-wait-maternity-photography-vancouver-bc-jillian-kirby/feed/ 0 Glowing | Vancouver Maternity Photographer | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/glowing-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/glowing-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:00:40 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6276 This momma is stunning… what else can I say? She is already a momma to two gorgeous girls and she is waiting on her little boy to arrive. She was an absolute natural in front of the camera and I loved every minute of photographing her and meeting and playing with her family. I still can’t count exactly how many hugs I got from the girls as they left but I can’t wait to get more when they come back for their baby brother’s newborn session!

See you soon G family!!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/glowing-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/feed/ 2 My New Team Member!! | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/my-new-team-member-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/my-new-team-member-jillian-kirby/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:56:22 +0000 Shannon Stevenson http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6252 I can’t tell you all how long I’ve been waiting to write this post… let’s just say it’s been coming for a LONG time!!

Not only am I a full time entrepreneur, trying to keep my head above water while running a business with no prior business knowledge, I’m also a wife and full time stay at home mommy to my two beautiful children, Ashleigh who’s 7 and Jake who’s 5. Over the past two years, I commuted both my children to school three (or more!) times a day, as well as all their extra curriculars, to the town next to us. We also had our house listed for the past year or so on and off, which required constant cleaning and organization (not easy for a house full of kiddos). And two months ago, just as the kids were being let out on summer holidays, we finally moved in to our dream house only to start the renovations. I can tell you that the last few years have been hectic to say the least. Ya know the feeling that you’re not quite doing any one thing to the BEST of your ability and that mainly you’re just doing EVERYTHING sorta average?

That was me.

But that is all coming to an end!!! We have now moved 3 mins walking distance from our kids’ school, they are now officially both in full time school, and here’s the best part…. wait for it…..

I hired a STUDIO MANAGER!!!!!!!

And not just any studio manager… no, no. This studio manager is a great friend of mind and an amazing photographer herself. I’ve known her for years now and I’m just so sure that you all are going to love her as much as I do. She has already started to fill the spot perfectly. It’s only day one and already I don’t know how I ever did this without her!

I am soooo happy to say that Shannon Stevenson will be joining me at Jillian Kirby | Baby!!!

For any of you that have followed me for the last couple years, you will remember when Shannon and I worked together at Lucy Lime Studios. That is where we came together and this is where we continue on our journey working our passion and loving what we do! For all of my new clients, I know that Shannon will give you the attention and understanding and every bit of service that I, myself, would. She will be corresponding with you over email, phone and meeting with you in the studio for print pick ups, etc. She will be regularly blogging and chatting on Facebook.

I am just so excited about this new step in JK Baby and I hope you are too! If any of you have any questions on how this will work, please feel free to give me a call or send me off an email. I would love to chat! Or if you just want to welcome Shannon to the team, feel free to send her a “Hello and Welcome” too!

But from me… Welcome Shannon. I am so happy to have you with me and I know this is going to be the start of something beautiful!

~Jillian~

Jillian Kirby – Photographer  -  jillian@jilliankirbybaby.com

Shannon Stevenson – Studio Manager  -  shannon@jilliankirbybaby.com

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/09/my-new-team-member-jillian-kirby/feed/ 8 Little Monkey Store | Local Mompreneur Feature | Langley, BC http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/08/little-monkey-store-local-mompreneur-feature-langley-bc/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/08/little-monkey-store-local-mompreneur-feature-langley-bc/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:57:54 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=6201 Well I sure have been lacking on posting my Mompreneur Features lately and it’s not for lack of wonderful companies to feature. I have a ton of great local moms doing amazing things here in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley… I just don’t have the time to feature them (I’m having a hard enough time staying on top of my sneak peeks!!). But that’s all going to change…. stay tuned for an announcement coming soon!!!!

And now on to the first feature in a while, Julie Laursen of Little Monkey Store cloth diapering. I must admit I didn’t do this with my two little ones, but looking back, I certainly wish I had. And now, it’s just so readily available, cost effective and better for the environment. Well, let’s learn about Julie!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/08/little-monkey-store-local-mompreneur-feature-langley-bc/feed/ 0 Leni | Lower Mainland Maternity Photography | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/06/leni-lower-mainland-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/06/leni-lower-mainland-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:09:57 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5992 First off I just want to say thank you to all my amazing clients who have been soooooo patient over the past couple of weeks. I am now moved and am starting to get settled in to the new place. That means it’s catch up time and I have so many amazing galleries I can’t wait to get out! I also am WAY behind on my blogging…. which I intend to catch up on this week. So keep your eyes on the blog for some gorgeous bellies, dreamy newborns and adorable babies!

To start things off, this is the stunning Leni. Isn’t she amazing!? Can’t wait to meet that little babe!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/06/leni-lower-mainland-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/feed/ 0 Stunning | Lower Mainland Prenatal and Maternity Photography | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/06/stunning-lower-mainland-prenatal-and-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/06/stunning-lower-mainland-prenatal-and-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:10:49 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5952 I had this gorgeous mama-to-be in the studio last week and she was just so photogenic! Isn’t she just stunning?

I can’t wait to meet her new little one very shortly!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/06/stunning-lower-mainland-prenatal-and-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/feed/ 0 Expecting | Maternity Photography | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/expecting-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/expecting-maternity-photography-jillian-kirby/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 00:46:05 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5931 Something about the pregnant shape. Something about the look of a pregnant woman.

You can almost tell a woman is pregnant, not by seeing the round belly, but just by the glow or the essence that seems to exude off of them. It’s almost addicting. :)

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]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/awaiting-pregnancy-photos-jillian-kirby/feed/ 0 My Promo Video – By Geoff Heith http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/my-promo-video-weddings-in-motion/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/my-promo-video-weddings-in-motion/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 15:41:19 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5872 I am so excited it’s done! We’ve been planning to do it for ages and I’m so glad it’s finished!!

When I moved in to my new studio space I felt like I needed a new promo video to represent the new feel as well as some changed little details (ie. I now shoot Nikon!!). The amazingly creative Geoff Heith came out and, as usual, totally rocked it! Whenever Geoff is involved in a project, you know you’re going to get something original and unique. I am so happy with how it turned out and I really hope you love it as much as I do.

Thanks Geoff for putting up with me again!!  ;)

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/my-promo-video-weddings-in-motion/feed/ 5 Pregnancy | Vancouver Maternity Photographer | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/pregnancy-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/pregnancy-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 00:06:06 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5856 Capturing the glow of pregnancy is my number one goal when I have a momma-to-be in the studio. Well, keeping momma comfy and happy is my number one goal… but that glow is a close second!  ;)   It’s not hard to do…. and definitely wasn’t for Ms. G who came in to have her baby boy photographed before he makes his arrival.

I can definitely tell you that he is already so loved.

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/pregnancy-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/feed/ 3 Happy Mother’s Day http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/happy-mothers-day/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/happy-mothers-day/#comments Sun, 08 May 2011 16:00:52 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5841 To all the amazing ladies I’ve had the honor of working with…. all the mothers, mothers-to-be and those waiting and wanting to be mothers.

Happy Mother’s Day!

This is my gorgeous cousin Jessica…. isn’t she stunning!?!?

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/05/happy-mothers-day/feed/ 4 Beautiful | Burnaby Maternity Photographer | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/02/beautiful-burnaby-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/02/beautiful-burnaby-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:21:31 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5566 I had this gorgeous lady in the studio before I headed out of town this weekend. Talk about a “natural”! She just seemed so natural in front of the camera. I can’t wait to see their little girl… she will be stunning no doubt.

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It’s just so wonderful to be able to meet my mommas-to-be before baby comes. Witnessing the anticipation and excitement and pure joy is just something that I feel so lucky to experience every week. And then the new parents bring the baby that was, just weeks before, in momma’s tummy and it’s just lovely to watch as they stare at new baby with adoration and love and pride.

Just one look at the momma that was in the studio this weekend, and you know baby is going to be beautiful! Can’t wait to meet her!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/02/to-be-south-surrey-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/feed/ 0 Lovely | Vancouver Maternity Photographer | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/02/lovely-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/02/lovely-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:05:20 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5531 Well, this isn’t exactly a sneak peek as the client already has her gallery but I just wanted to share! This family was so lovely and great to work with… I can’t wait to meet baby in a few short weeks!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/02/lovely-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/feed/ 0 Beautiful Belly | Vancouver Prenatal Photos | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/01/beautiful-belly-vancouver-prenatal-photos-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/01/beautiful-belly-vancouver-prenatal-photos-jillian-kirby/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:05:20 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5508 I was lucky enough to have a couple maternity sessions this weekend and this is one of the beautiful bellies that came in to see me! This couple was just so sweet and lovely to chat with, I can’t WAIT to meet their new little one!

Thank you J and E for coming by!

]]> http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/01/beautiful-belly-vancouver-prenatal-photos-jillian-kirby/feed/ 0 Expecting | Vancouver Maternity Photographer | Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/01/expecting-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/ http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/2011/01/expecting-vancouver-maternity-photographer-jillian-kirby/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:47:50 +0000 Jillian Kirby http://jilliankirbybaby.com/blog/?p=5409 She is just stunning… inside, and out. I absolutely adored this couple from the second they walked through the doors actually. So happy and in love… and well, it’s contagious. They made me want to go home and snuggle my man! ;)

This isn’t much of a sneak peek cause she already has her gallery (bad photographer! Bad!!!) but I just had to share! I’m finally pulling myself out of the back up that happened over Christmas and New Years.

So on to the photos… perfect models they were and I can’t wait to meet their new little one! I can’t wait!

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