Studio portrait exampleBaby Journey Photography in Vancouver
The Growing Story:
From First Bump to First Portrait
A private Kitsilano studio photography journey from pregnancy to newborn, with guided monthly portraits, private proofing galleries, final digital images and a story collage.
What is baby journey photography in Vancouver?
Baby journey photography at The Vancouver Studio is a maternity-to-newborn portrait story that documents pregnancy milestones and completes the story with a newborn portrait. The Growing Story is designed for families who want more than one maternity session and want a finished visual story with proofing, selected images, collage and print options.
The Growing Story
From first bump to first portrait
A beautifully guided maternity-to-newborn portrait journey in our private Kitsilano studio — designed to help you preserve each meaningful chapter, from the earliest visible bump to the first portrait with your baby.
Month 3
The Beginning
The first chapter of your visual story.
Month 4
Growing
A quiet stage where the story begins to show.
Month 5
Halfway There
A beautiful moment to preserve the shape of anticipation.
Month 6
The Connection
A meaningful stage for including partner or baby's father.
Month 7
Anticipation
The story becomes fuller, warmer, and more emotional.
Month 8
The Glow
A confident, graceful maternity portrait chapter.
Month 9
Almost Here
The final pregnancy milestone before baby arrives.
And Then…
You Arrived
The newborn portrait that completes the story.
One beautiful story. A lifetime of memories.
The Vancouver Studio — Kitsilano, Vancouver
Illustrative concept imagery showing the intended story structure; not a client gallery.
Packages
Story Packages
Choose how much of the journey you want to preserve — from selected pregnancy milestones to the full month-by-month story and newborn portrait.
Promotional package pricing is shown below. Final dates are confirmed after we review your due date, current pregnancy month, and studio availability. GST may apply.
Family & Partner
Include the People Who Are Part of the Story
The Growing Story is centred on the expecting mother, but selected sessions can also include the people closest to the baby's arrival — a partner, baby's father, parents, grandparents, siblings, or other family members.
Month 6 — The Connection
A beautiful time to include a partner or baby's father for a few guided portraits.
Month 7 or 8 — Family Anticipation
Optional portraits with parents, grandparents, siblings, or an older child.
Month 9 — Almost Here
A final pregnancy portrait with a partner or family before the newborn chapter begins.
Newborn — You Arrived
The story closes with the baby's first portrait and optional parent or family images.
| Compare Packages | Mini | Signature | Heirloom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions | 4 guided sessions | 8 guided sessions | 8 guided sessions |
| Final digital photos | 12 selected | 16 selected | 24 selected |
| Promotional price | $599 | $999 | $1,499 |
| Regular price | $899 | $1,499 | $2,198 |
| Reserve from | $149 | $199 | $299 |
Why Monthly
Why monthly photography works.
Instead of one high-pressure session near the end of your pregnancy, a monthly cadence captures the true visual transformation.
The consistent studio look, same pose options, and same backdrop create a perfect chronological timeline.
It's less pressure than one large session, and culminates in a final story collage and future wall art that tells the complete story of your child's beginning.
Private appointments take place at our Kitsilano maternity and newborn portrait studio, convenient for families travelling from Downtown Vancouver, the West Side, UBC, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, and nearby areas.
Visible Transformation
See the changes clearly, month by month, beautifully documented.
Consistent Studio Look
Same lighting, same backdrop, creating a cohesive visual narrative.
Less Pressure
Short, relaxed monthly visits instead of one long, exhausting shoot.
The Story Collage
A curated side-by-side progression culminating in a beautiful final piece.
Real studio information
Who this is for
1855 W 1st Ave, Unit C-19, Vancouver, BC
How it works
- Step 1
Choose your story package
Select the depth of your journey.
- Step 2
Tell us your details
Share your due date and current pregnancy month.
- Step 3
Schedule creation
We map out your monthly story schedule.
- Step 4
Monthly visits
Visit our private Kitsilano studio for short, guided sessions.
- Step 5
Proofing & Selection
Review private watermarked proofing galleries and pick your favourites.
- Step 6
Newborn portrait
Complete the newborn portrait flexibly after birth.
- Step 7
Final gallery & collage
Receive the final clean gallery, story collage, and print options.
Proofing and Final Gallery
After each session, you receive access to a private, watermarked proofing gallery to preview the raw captures. You select your included favourites, and any extras you wish to purchase. We then deliver a final, beautifully colour-corrected and retouched clean gallery.
Comfort and Safety
Your comfort comes first. We use gentle posing and welcome you to take breaks whenever needed.
While we guide the photography, we provide no medical advice. The newborn session is scheduled flexibly after birth, and a parent or guardian must be present during the newborn shoot to ensure total peace of mind.
Heirloom Quality
Print and Wall Art
Bring your story into your home. Options include our signature 13x19 in-house story print, extra copies for grandparents, canvas wraps, panoramic wall-art, and custom keepsake albums available by quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Growing Story is The Vancouver Studio's monthly maternity-to-newborn photography program in Kitsilano, Vancouver. It documents pregnancy month by month and completes the story with a newborn portrait, private proofing galleries, final selected images and a finished story collage.
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Maternity & Newborn
Please tell us your current pregnancy month, expected due date, preferred package, and whether you would like a partner, baby's father, parents, grandparents, siblings, or family included in selected sessions. You can also share your interest in newborn portraits, extra photos, prints, canvas, or an album.
Start Your Growing Story
Tell us about your timeline. We'll map out your story.