A Pregnant Sonographer's Journey Into Entrepreneurship With 3D Ultrasound
Crest Hill, United States - April 30, 2026 / 3D and Me Imaging /
Ashley James, a registered sonographer and expecting mother, has officially opened 3D and Me Imaging in Crest Hill, Illinois, bringing elective prenatal ultrasound services to expectant families in the region. The studio offers 2D, 3D, 4D, and HD keepsake sessions designed to help parents connect with their baby before birth in a relaxed, private setting.
A Professional Perspective Shaped by Personal Experience
James did not arrive at entrepreneurship through a conventional business path. Her decision to open 3D and Me Imaging grew directly from her own experience navigating pregnancy as a working sonographer. Having spent years performing diagnostic imaging in clinical settings, she recognized a gap between the medical environment and what families actually wanted - an unhurried, emotionally meaningful moment with their baby.
That firsthand perspective shaped every element of the studio. Where standard clinical appointments are structured around efficiency and diagnosis, 3D and Me Imaging is built around the family experience. Sessions are designed to feel personal, with time allocated for parents to absorb what they are seeing on screen rather than simply receiving a report.
Services Spanning the Full Pregnancy Timeline
The studio provides ultrasound sessions at multiple stages, from early pregnancy confirmation through late-term HD portrait imaging. The range of available formats - 2D for traditional imaging, 3D for detailed still images, 4D for real-time movement, and HD for high-definition clarity - allows families to choose a session that fits both the stage of their pregnancy and what they hope to take away from the experience.
Sessions are available beginning as early as the first trimester, giving families access to prenatal imaging at a stage when many elective studios limit their offerings. This early access is a deliberate part of the studio's approach, reflecting James's understanding of how significant those early weeks can feel for expectant parents.
"When I was going through my own pregnancy, I knew exactly what I was looking at on the screen, but I also knew how much it meant to simply see my baby moving and growing," said Ashley James, Founder of 3D and Me Imaging. "I opened this studio so that other families could have that same moment - a session where the focus is entirely on them and their baby, not on a clinical checklist."
Bringing Elective Prenatal Imaging to Crest Hill
The Crest Hill location positions 3D and Me Imaging to serve families across Will County and the surrounding southwest suburban Chicago area. The studio operates as a standalone elective imaging service, separate from obstetric care, and is intended to complement rather than replace standard prenatal medical appointments.
James brings her clinical training directly into the studio environment. Her background as a sonographer informs how sessions are conducted, how images are captured, and how she communicates with families about what they are seeing. That combination of technical skill and personal investment in the pregnancy experience is central to how the business operates.
Keepsake packages include digital image galleries and printed portrait options, giving families a tangible record of the session alongside their digital files. The studio also accommodates gender reveal sessions, which have become a consistent part of elective prenatal imaging demand in recent years.
The opening of 3D and Me Imaging marks one of the few elective prenatal ultrasound studios in the immediate Crest Hill area operated by a credentialed sonographer, a distinction James considers foundational to the standard of care she intends to maintain as the business grows.
About 3D and Me Imaging
3D and Me Imaging is an elective prenatal ultrasound studio located in Crest Hill, Illinois, founded by Ashley James, a registered sonographer and expecting mother. The studio offers 2D, 3D, 4D, and HD ultrasound sessions for expectant families at various stages of pregnancy, including early confirmation imaging, gender reveal sessions, and HD keepsake portraits. 3D and Me Imaging operates independently of medical diagnostic services and is designed to provide families with a personal, memorable connection to their pregnancy journey.
Learn more at 3D and Me Imaging
Contact Information:
3D and Me Imaging
16151 Weber Rd. Ste. LL20
Crest Hill, IL 60403
United States
Ashley James
+1-815-770-2049
https://3dandmeimaging.com
