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Petra

Jillian Kirby — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:35:14 +0000

I absolutely love the natural beauty that every single expecting mother has. It’s just so easy to make these mommas-to-be look beautiful and Petra was absolutely no exception… stunning!

Janelle

Jillian Kirby — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:38:09 +0000

I do this shot with almost every couple that walks through the studio doors. I just love what it signifies and the feeling of peacefulness it releases. I just can’t wait to meet the little one that will be arriving so soon!

Melissa

Jillian Kirby — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:01:00 +0000

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!

Stephanie

Jillian Kirby — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:30:09 +0000

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!

Saria

Jillian Kirby — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:26:18 +0000

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!

Tara

Jillian Kirby — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:49:56 +0000

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!

To Wait | Maternity Photography, Vancouver BC | Jillian Kirby

Jillian Kirby — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:26:08 +0000

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!

Glowing | Vancouver Maternity Photographer | Jillian Kirby

Jillian Kirby — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:00:40 +0000

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!!

My New Team Member!! | Jillian Kirby

Shannon Stevenson — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:56:22 +0000

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

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Little Monkey Store | Local Mompreneur Feature | Langley, BC

Jillian Kirby — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:57:54 +0000

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!