Just the four of you | Family Photography | Mission, BC | Sugarlily Studios

This morning I met with Mark, Lori, Analeigh and Cash to do a family session in the park! I have known Mark and Lori for a long time now so it was great to see them again. I always love shooting friends... we have so much fun together and it is a great time to catch up!

We headed out early this morning to this amazing location and let Analeigh loose to do her thing. At sixteen months old she is full of life and absolutely adorable!!!! Her eyes are out of this world and her personality is sooooo cute!! She loved saying "Hi" to everyone.

We had a great time today and I captured some great images of them!

Thanks again for meeting with me today guys... it was FUN!!!! Let's do that BBQ soon...

Enjoy your sneak peeks :)

Forever | Engagement Photography | Port Moody, BC | Sugarlily Studios

Trying to find the appropriate words for this post was harder then I expected, so please bear with me!!

On Sunday I FINALLY had the honor of shooting an engagement session for my best friend whom I have known for 26 years!!! YES, I know that is a long time!!! We met in grade one and have spent our lives together... growing, laughing, crying, sharing, dreaming and soooo much more!!!!!!

We have been talking, planning and dreaming about this time in her life since we were little girls. Now one of her biggest dreams is finally becoming a reality... she's gettin' MARRIED!!!!

In a few short days, Shaun and Susanne will be tying the knot on a cruise to Alaska with their nearest and dearest friends and family. This is a fantasy wedding that has exceeded what we were dreaming about at six-years old.

So… doing this shoot was very special to me! These two amazing people are my family and I had to get this shoot right! Not for me… but for them!


Shaun & San,

I am so grateful to be a part of your life and it truly was my honor to capture these images for you!
I wish you both a lifetime full of health, happiness and LOVE!!!
I love you both…CONGRATULATIONS!

xoxoxo, lish

Enjoy your sneak peeks… ☺

Baby on the way | Maternity Photography | Maple Ridge, BC | Sugarlily Studios

I met this adorable family yesterday to capture some beautiful images of Sheila's pregnant belly!! This is their second baby and the sex is still unknown... will it be a boy or a girl????

Lucas and Sheila brought their handsome little boy Logan along to the shoot. He was sooooo awesome!! Logan was my assistant and even captured some great pictures of his mom for me. He LOVED looking through the viewfinder, clicking the button and then seeing the images he took! He will be a pro photog in no time! :)

You have got to check out Sheila's jeans... they are buttoned up!!! Can you believe it? Amazing... way to go girl.

I had a great time meeting all of you and can't wait to find out if Logan will be getting a little sister or a brother to play with!

Congrats!!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Baby Bump | Maternity Photography | Burnaby, BC | Sugarlily Studios

Yesterday I got to meet the cutest couple, Nino and Mirela! Mirela is currently 31 weeks and they are expecting their first baby boy. She has the cutest little baby bump and was a pleasure to shoot... the camera LOVED her!! I had a fantastic time getting to know these wonderful people and I can't wait see their new babe!! Congrats again to you both!!!

Enjoy your sneak peeks!!

Anticipation | Maternity Photography | Maple Ridge, BC | Sugarlily Studios

On Thursday I had the pleasure of meeting Lena for her FIRST maternity shoot!! Lena and I graduated from high school together way back in the day.... and no we will not say how long ago that was, LOL!! This is their first babe and they are very excited!!!!!!

We had a great evening shooting, laughing and catching up!! It was 38 degrees again and we spend most of our time trying to shoo away all those darn mosquitoes and flies!! They were HORRIBLE but Lena was a trooper!!! :)

It was great to see you again Lena and I wish you and Brent all the best with your new babe!!!!!! I can't wait to see him! :)

Enjoy your sneak peek!!! :)

Round Two | Maternity Photography | Port Moody, BC | Sugarlily Studios |

Tonight I had the pleasure of meeting this fantastic and fun family for a Maternity session!! This is their second pregnancy and B is due to deliver a little boy at the end of August. They brought their 15 month old son T with them tonight and WOW, not only is he gorgeous but soooo well behaved and quiet! He was a little gem full of smiles for Mom and Dad!!! :)

We met at a beautiful location but the 38 degree weather mixed with all the mosquitoes made for a quick and not so relaxing session. LOL... :)

Thanks A, B & T for meeting with me tonight... I had a great time getting to know each of you and I can't wait to see the newest addition to the family... little J.

Enjoy your sneak peek!! :)

Mortgage Specialist | Headshots | Maple Ridge, BC | Sugarlily Studios

Friends of mine are in the Mortgage business and needed a few headshots for their upcoming ad campaign. It was quickest and easiest session, ever!! I literally walked across the street from my house, captured some great images of these two easy going people and walked back home!! LOL! I am used to spending 1-3 hours shooting at an given session, so this felt a little weird to me!! :)

If you are looking for two great mortgage specialist check out Janet Laluk and Rob Laluk at The Mortgage Centre - Elder Mortgage in Coquitlam.

Here is one of my fav's from the session!

Enjoy :)

Life's a BEACH | Children Photography | Surrey, BC | Sugarlily Studios

The school year has FINALLY come to an end and we celebrated the last day with a field trip to the beach!!! A good friend and I jumped in her truck with the kids and headed for the beach. We thought we knew where we were going, so we got busy talking and more talking until we found ourselves lost in Surrey somewhere!! After several calls to both our husbands, we finally made it!! The boys teacher seemed relieved to see us show up... 30 minutes late!! LOL We let the kids loose to find crabs, shells and to play with all their classmates. I of course was busy taking pictures and chatting with all the news friends I made this past year. All in all, we had a GREAT day playing in the sand, enjoying lunch with friends and savoring this last day of Kindergarten!!!

Our family is looking forward to a fun summer filled with camping, barbeques, weddings, parties, movies under the stars and soooooo much more!!!!

I hope you all have a GREAT summer and enjoy each day to the fullest!

Here are a few images from our day at the beach... ENJOY!! :)