Kim Forrester Photography 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.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Colleen’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
From baby announcements, ultrasounds and appointments, to prenatal and baby prep classes, baby showers and get togethers with friends and family, the journey of pregnancy is incredibly special and a huge milestone to celebrate. With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers.
Kerrisdale Newborn Session | Mobile Photographer, Vancouver, BC
Kerrisdale and Kitsilano are two neighbhourhoods I’ve been traveling to a lot lately, with my mobile newborn studio… what’s in the water over there? Is the Covid baby boom hitting their neighbourhoods harder than others?
Lifestyle Maternity Session | Vancouver, BC
Lifestyle maternity photography lets us tell your pregnancy story with emotion and connection, but we don’t stop there - we bring our gowns and backdrops for classic, simple, timeless portraits of you and your bump! You don’t need to choose between candid photography or trekking to a studio for a glammed up look.
Pandemic Pregnancy Mental Health | One Woman’s Story
Pre-natal and post-natal anxiety is hard enough during the best of times, but throw in the pandemic and you have the double whammy of a major additional stressor and less support and connection to help manage mental health challenges. One new mom opens up about her experience navigating a Covid pregnancy with her pre-existing anxiety disorder. Thank you June for sharing this with us, I know so many moms can relate!
Birth During Covid | My Second Cesarean and Spinal Block Challenges
Cesarean birth during Covid brings a new set of challenges, but when your spinal block doesn’t work after multiple attempts, there are a whole new set of challenges. Especially when you have a toddler AND a newborn to care for, as is the case with this second time mom! Julia is sharing her birth story today on our blog, take it away Julia!
Crescent Beach Maternity Session | South Surrey Photographer
The moderate weather in Vancouver makes outdoor photography a year-round option! White Rock and South Surrey residents know Crescent Beach well, for it’s sweeping water backdrops and stunning sunsets.
BIRTH is BIRTH | A Mother’s Perspective on Birth and Stigmas
When you get pregnant you prepare for a “natural birth”. First off, I hate that term because to me ALL birth is natural, and you are a warrior for carrying your baby and delivering no matter how!! Everyone prepares you for a vaginal “natural” birth, and I find there is stigma surrounding having to take an epidural or having a caesarean birth so I wanted to share my experience and perspective for other women and mom-to-be’s who may be going through the same things I did.
In-Home Newborn Photo Session | Client Spotlight
Professional photography might be the last thing on your mind while cozy at home with your 1 week-old, especially during a time of uncertainty around the pandemic. I’m here to tell you that you can commemorate this special time with professional photos, while staying comfy in your PJs while an experienced photographer with a strict Health & Safety Plan comes to your home with all the equipment, props, and skills needed to create something really special.
Newborn Photography Safety | Safe Beginnings First Aid x Kim Forrester
If you’re going to try your own DIY newborn photography, OR hire a photographer who is not a newborn photographer, take some time to study this newborn photography checklist.
Professional Prints and Art | Kim Forrester Photography
There are many benefits to ordering your printed photos from your photographer, rather than hitting up your local lab. If you don't believe us, check out this list!
Newborn Photography at Home | Vancouver & Surrey Mobile Studio
Did you know you can stay home AND have newborn photography by an experienced professional? If you’ve been following us for awhile, you’ll know that this is what makes us incredibly UNIQUE in the Lower Mainland!
Mothering Through: How a Global Pandemic has Affected Perinatal Women | by Jennifer Delmaire
Through the lens of motherhood, these are complicated times. We are changed. Like it and prepared for it, or not. Pregnancy, postpartum and what comes next, redefined. While these trying times have found a way to highlight the strength, resilience, and determination of mothers in new and profound ways, we are also a community experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, grief, loneliness, uncertainty, anger, fear, and lack of connection like never before.
Maternity & Newborn Mobile Studio Behind-The-Scenes | Vancouver, BC
What does “in-home” or “mobile photographer” even mean? How do we produce quality photos that artistically document your pregnancy and baby without a brick and mortar studio location?
3 Ways Holistic Health Can Support Motherhood | Vancouver, BC | by Jessica Bogosoff
Congratulations on your Journey into Motherhood! My name is Jessica Bogosoff and I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and a Reiki Master Healer. I have previously worked in childcare for over 10 years and although I have no children of my own, I have the privilege of being very closely involved in my niece’s life. I have observed my sister take on challenges while entering motherhood.
North Vancouver Newborn Photo Session | Mobile Studio
Going to a photography studio with your new baby might not be top of mind while you’re at home adjusting to newborn life and new motherhood. Taking a newborn out in the first weeks can quite honestly feel daunting and even a bit scary, especially this year with concerns around Covid-19.
5 Quick-Fixes For Your DIY Website | White Rock, BC | by Samara Bortz
Hello everyone! I’m Samara, a South Surrey/White Rock-based Squarespace website designer. My business is called Samara Bortz Creative Design and my specialty is helping creative women stand out in the busy online world with a professional, strategic, and beautiful website. I build custom sites for photographers, artists, and small-business owners, mostly in creative industries!
What to Wear for Fall Photos | Vancouver Family Photographer
My favourite local shop, Crush Clothing here in South Surrey, is my go-to recommendation for outdoor photography styling. Whether your session is in the grass at Campbell Valley Park or on the sand at White Rock or Crescent Beach, the great thing is you won’t be stuck with an outfit you’ll wear once for the photo session, as their pieces are timeless and versatile. Your photo session is the perfect time to treat yourself and invest in a few new staple pieces that could double as your photo session outfit!
Newborn Photography at Home | Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Langley
During pregnancy, your baby must-have list might include newborn photos. But then when you search “newborn photographers near me”, you find tons of studios throughout Greater Vancouver, when perhaps what you’re looking for is natural photography that documents your family and lets you stay home with your baby.
6 Self Care Tips for New Moms | Vancouver Newborn Photographer
As a photographer of babies and families, a toddler mom, and a former postpartum anxiety sufferer, I’ve learned the importance of self care in maintaining my physical and mental health. As much as I love my newborn photo shoots, I’m up on a ladder, in a hot room, rocking babies to sleep, contorting my body (I even did all of this up until 9 months pregnant!), and when I get home it’s straight to “mom” duty, with little time left for myself.
In-Home Newborn Photography Vancouver | 1 Month Baby
As a mobile newborn photographer, I’ve had a lot of parents contact me post-Covid-19 shutdown asking to book a session for their older baby, especially as they are more comfortable with having an experienced mobile business come to their home rather than trekking to a studio during a continued time of uncertainty.