Hi, I’m Lilly
Storytelling photographer, Montrealer, wifey, scrunchy mama and heart-led human.
photo credit: davina kudish
My dad used to have this drawer in his closet, full of cameras and lenses of all sorts. I found it as a kid and sat there for hours, slowly examining every single item. So naturally, my dad taught me how to load a roll of film, and how to pause, focus, and… click. I was hooked, and photography’s been a part of my life ever since.
I spent my 20s listening to my brain (and my ego) and following a career as a tax attorney, but you can only do something impassionately for so long. Life made sure I course-corrected, and my 30s have been about listening to my intuition and leading from within.
Photography is what I do from my heart, and I’m so happy I get to share a piece of mine with you.
When I’m not behind a camera, you can find me in a messy bun and fuzzy socks, hanging with my family - my husband Dan, our twin boys James & Asher, and my polar-bear-dog Teddy (and yes, that’s the official breed). I’m a homebody, happiest in a hoodie, and my favourite ice cream is mint chocolate chip. If you love the coziness of Christmas and can casually quote Harry Potter, we’ll probably be good friends.
My personal journey through infertility & motherhood shaped the Why to my photography.
I intimately know how sacred a pregnancy feels, and I’ve grieved my share of hard news. I will never forget how powerful a birth feels. I’ve sat bedside in the hospital NICU for weeks, equally in awe of how strong my babies are and how fragile it all is. I’ve lived the hazy newborn days, celebrated every single firsts, and cried over so many lasts.
I’m deep in the mess of motherhood everyday, and feel the bittersweet heartache of watching my tiny humans grow up too quickly, and the seasons change yet again. I know how often I’ve wished for “just one good photo”,
to capture the magic of the moment.
