ian is ONE | baby photography, maple ridge bc | sugarlily studios

On Sunday I met with Ian and his parents for his ONE year old cake smash session!!  Ian is K and M's first baby and he is adorable.  Look at those eyes... they're huge!!!  Ian loved playing with all the props and I managed to get some great images of him before we brought out THE cake.  Ian didn't love it at first... however, once he tasted a fondant circle... he was hooked.  :)

This session flew by for me!  I have known K & M a lonnnnng time (I went to high school with Mom and I have known Dad for about 16 years), it was great to see them again and catch up!!

Thanks again N family... ENJOY your sneak peeks!!!  

xoxo   

 Thank you to Kiss My Cakes for this wonderful cake!!  

twins | newborn photography, maple ridge bc | sugarlily studios

Today the S family came into my studio.  M and J recently added twin boys into their lives and they are cute, cute, cute!!!  Little L and N are just over eight pounds each and are identical twins.  It took me forever to know who was who, but as time went by, I started noticing their different personalities and was able to tell them apart.  I fell in love with these two little guys the moment I saw them and enjoyed cuddling with them this morning!!!

Due to the Milestones Session, I will be seeing these darling little boys again in 6 months!!!  I can't wait to see how they will grow between now and then.

Thanks again S family, enjoy the teasers!

family portrait | family photography, maple ridge bc | sugarlily studios

Yesterday the M family came into the studio for their family portraits.  Unfortunately, last weekend I had to cancel their session but thankfully, they understood and we rescheduled.  From our first conversation on the phone, I knew I was going to like these people.  I and L (Dad and Mom) are kind, polite and were an absolute pleasure to be around.  Their two children, M who is 10 and J who is 12 were great!!  Sometimes it can be difficult shooting younger children but today was a nice change of pace.  The older kids take direction well and it made my job sooooooo much easier!!!!  :)

In the end, we had a great shoot and we were done in record time!

I had a fabulous time with you M family and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Enjoy your sneak peeks!

grateful for... {personal post} | maple ridge bc | sugarlily studios

Whoa... these past few weeks have been a whirl wind for me!!  I have been booked solid with sessions, editing, ordering products, delivering packages and sooooo much more!!  My regular bedtime has turned into 2:00 am :( and I have been exhausted.  However, when my clients receive their packages or I receive an email from them saying they "Loved their sneak peeks",  it puts a smile on face and reminds me exactly why I love doing what I do. I truly feel blessed to have such an amazing job and am so grateful for all my clients and the friendships I have made with them this past year!  My clients ROCK... seriously!!!  :)  

With the year coming to an end, I am in the final stretch!  Only two more sessions to shoot tomorrow and a few sessions left to edit, several packages heading out the door and the last of the shipments coming in from the labs... I am starting to get very excited.  Once all of clients have been taken care off... I will be taking off two weeks to spend with my beloved family and friends!!!  

My kiddos are excited to start our Christmas rituals... visit the train in Stanley park, watch Christmas movies on the big screen, bake cookies and tarts and visit Santa Claus to name just a few!  This time is special to us and especially after this past weekend when my 22 month old daughter was hospitalized after drinking essential oils.  It was a very dramatic experience for her, my husband, myself and our families.  She is fine now and we are very happy to have her home where she is safe and sound... happy and HEALTHY!!!  This experience has put into perspective, again, how precious life is and how quickly it can be take away from us.  Due to this, we are entering this Christmas holiday with a new perspective... enjoy the little things!!  The laughs, the looks, the cuddles, the time together... enjoy it ALL!!!  It is not about the gifts, it is about the love that surrounds you... embrace it and remember it!!

I hope you do this too and have a Happy Holiday season with those who matter to you!

xoxo

Alisha


Every post needs an image!  Here are three miracles that my husband and I are grateful for...

OUR CHILDREN...

Jacob ~ 6 years old

Kaleb ~ 4 years old

Alexis ~  22 months old

  

beginnings | maternity photography, maple ridge bc | sugarlily studios

This past weekend I had a maternity session with J and R.  They are a fabulous and fun couple who are expecting their first baby in a few short weeks.  We had a great time getting to know each other during the session and shared many laughs!!  I am looking forward to their newborn session and I can't wait to meet the newest addition to the M family.

Will it be a boy or a girl?!?!?!  I'll let you know soon...

Thanks again J & R!!  Enjoy your sneak peeks.  :)

baby j | baby photography, maple ridge BC | sugarlily studios

I have had the BEST clients this year and this family was no exception!!  C and L came into my studio this past weekend with their two and a half month old daughter.  She is adorable and was unbelievably good.  J may be two and half months old but she behaved like a newborn!  She slept when we wanted her to and didn't make a peep until the end of the session!  


C & L's friends referred Sugarlily to them and little did they know, I was their neighbour!  What a small world.  It was so much fun getting to know them and it seems like C and my husband S, have a lot in common.  I see many beers and hockey chats in their future.  :)  


Thanks again guys!!  Enjoy your sneak peeks!

that is one BIG yawn!  :)

finnley | baby photography, maple ridge bc | sugarlily studios

Today this gorgeous little lady come into the studio for her photo debut!!  She is four months old and so sweet!!  She has long lashes, big eyes, a great personality and the best name... Finnley!!  Don't you just love that name, I do!

It was a pleasure meeting you E & S!!  I hope you enjoy your sneak peeks as much as I do!  :)

moving | baby photography, maple ridge bc | sugarlily studios

This past month has been crazy for me to say the least.  I have been swamped with sessions, editing, processing orders, new enquires, etc and a personal issue that has drained me to the core.  I will be blogging about this at a later date but TODAY I am here to introduce you to this gorgeous little girl that came into my studio this past weekend.

At six months old J was not only beautiful, sweet and quiet but she was very active!!!!  She did not want to sit still for very long because she was having to much fun crawling around on the backdrop.  She gave all of us a good work out but I think in the end it was all worth it!!  :)

It was great meeting with you M family... enjoy your sneak peeks!!!

Ella Bean | Newborn Photography, Cloverdale, BC | Sugarlily Studios

My latest newborn session was with this gorgeous little girl, Ella Bean! She was a dream to photograph... she is adorable, she LOVED sleeping and didn't fuss at all!!!

I had a great time catching up with Ella's mom, Lara (we graduated together) and getting to know her husband and mom.

Thank you for having me over E family, I had a wonderful afternoon with all of you and can't wait to see you again! PS: I LOVED the reno's on the house!

Enjoy your sneak peeks! :)

Six months | Baby Photography, Maple Ridge BC | Sugarlily Studios

This weekend I met with the K Family for a baby session. The rain held off temporarily so we ran outside to capture a few images of the family and the beautiful fall colors. We then headed into the studio to finish the session. Little K is six months old, ADORABLE and very easy going!! He did amazingly well during the session and seemed to having a great time with all the wonderful props his parents brought. His dad is a fireman so we got some very cool images that I am excited to share with them.

Thank you so much K family for coming by the studio, it was great to finally meet you!! I am sure I will see much more of you around the neighborhood!!!! :)

Enjoy the sneak peeks!

K Family | Baby & Family Photography, New Westminster BC | Sugarlily Studios

The christmas push is on and I have been very busy shooting some wonderful families!! This weekend the K family came to see me in my studio. They brought with them their handsome son D (four years old) and the newest addition to the family, little S (four weeks old). These two were sooooo well behaved and didn't shy away from the camera one bit. I think D may be a model when he grows up... he really knew how to work all the angles and give me the BEST smiles!!! :) His little sister may give him a run for his money tho, she is cute as a button and has gorgeous features!!

I had a great time with you K family and it was nice getting to know you D and A!!! :)

Enjoy the sneak peeks!

Together forever | Family Photography, Mission BC | Sugarlily Studios

On Sunday I had a family portrait session at an outdoor location in Maple Ridge! I met with this awesome family and we found a place that had huge leaves for the kids to play with... they were in heaven!!! These three adorable children were sooooo well behaved and they did everything their mom asked of them!! Our session was full of laughter and leave throwing... what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!! :)

I also wanted to say THANK YOU to my wonderful assistant whom I was so grateful to have with us!! You made my life so much easier. :)

I had a fantastic time with ALL of you and I can't wait to see you again soon!!

Enjoy your sneak peeks!

Full of Cuteness | Baby Photography, Maple Ridge BC | Sugarlily Studios

This sweet little lady came to see me on Saturday and she was such a pleasure to be around!!! Her name is Bronwyn and I think it is the coolest name!!!!! She wasn't shy one bit and seemed to be having a great time playing with the leaves, picking up dirt, running around and cuddling her favorite stuffed animal, Winston! Bronwyn will be TWO in a week and she is full of cuteness, personality and has an amazing vocabulary for her age!!! :)

Thanks again Nikki and Bronwyn, it was a pleasure to meet you both and I look forward to seeing you again in the future!!!

Enjoy your sneaks!! :)