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.  :)