There are plenty of newborn photographers in Washington.
So why would a family ever cross the border for their newborn photography?
Sometimes, it’s because they’re looking for something that feels a little different - and for a photographer with the experience to create images that feel natural, timeless and genuinely personal.
For families in Bellingham, Whatcom County and throughout Washington State, Vancouver and South Surrey offer an opportunity to combine a newborn photography session with a short getaway while working with an experienced photographer whose style feels like the right fit.
Meet Kim Forrester
With years of experience photographing newborns, Kim Forrester brings a calm, intuitive approach to every session.
She knows how quickly newborns can change from peacefully sleeping to wide awake, when a baby needs a break and how to create beautiful images without making the experience feel rushed or overly posed.
That experience matters - especially when you're travelling with a newborn.
Kim's photography focuses on genuine connection, beautiful light and the tiny details that make your baby yours. The goal isn't simply to create a beautiful photograph; it's to preserve how this season actually felt.
Our Studio in Crescent Beach, South Surrey
For Washington families who prefer a dedicated photography space, Kim also has a studio in Crescent Beach, South Surrey.
Located conveniently close to the U.S.-Canada border, the studio provides a comfortable, beautiful setting for newborn sessions without the need to prepare your home or worry about whether your space has enough natural light.
It's particularly convenient for families travelling from Bellingham and Whatcom County, making a newborn session in South Surrey an easy addition to a day trip or weekend in the Vancouver area.
An Added Benefit for Families Paying in U.S. Dollars
There can also be a practical advantage to booking your photography experience in Canada.
With sessions and artwork priced in Canadian dollars, Washington families paying in U.S. dollars may find that the exchange rate can make the overall investment more favourable than the Canadian price initially suggests.
Of course, exchange rates fluctuate, but it's a nice added benefit to an experience that's already close to home for families living near the border.
Why Cross the Border for Newborn Photography?
Choosing a photographer isn't really about geography.
It's about finding someone whose work you connect with.
You may want photographs that are soft and timeless rather than heavily posed. You may want your partner and older children included. You may want photographs of the tiny details you'll forget - the little fingers, wrinkled feet, sleepy expressions and the way your baby fits perfectly into your arms.
Those are the moments Kim looks for.
Make a Weekend of It
For families travelling from Washington, your newborn session can become part of a little family getaway.
Spend some time exploring Crescent Beach and South Surrey, enjoy Vancouver, have a meal together and slow down before heading home.
Your baby may not remember the trip.
But you'll have photographs that bring you right back to this moment years from now.
Your Baby Won't Stay This Little
The first weeks are exhausting, beautiful and incredibly fleeting.
One day, you'll look back and wonder how your baby was ever that tiny.
That's why choosing an experienced newborn photographer matters.
Kim Forrester Photography welcomes families from Washington State, including Bellingham and Whatcom County, to our Crescent Beach, South Surrey studio for natural, timeless newborn photography.
If you're willing to cross the border for your photographs, we'll make sure the experience is worth the trip.