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Hi, I'm Suzy, a photographer, mentor and mom of 3. I'm so glad you're here.

UGH. Please tell me, all you mamas out there pushing it through morning sickness, how the heck do you do it for weeks on end?!  Seriously, you all deserve a medal because I’ve had a bad case of the stomach flu for just the last few days and it.is.the pits (yes, I am totally that person who turns into a whiny baby when I’m sick).  Thankfully, though, I’m starting to feel a little better today and thought I’d celebrate by getting some work and much-needed blogging done (I’m a real party animal).

I decided to share the following B&W’s from a recent favorite family photography session of mine.  I thought this miniature series within the whole set was pretty neat and a great summary of Maren at 2 (can you believe she is two already?!).  I also realized I don’t often share B&Ws, and not sure why as they have such a unique beauty to them. I feel like because you are only focused on the content of what’s going on and not necessarily the scenery or the visual aesthetics. How does that saying go.. *googling* ah, yes..

“If you’re photographing in color, you will show the color of their clothes. If you’re photographing in black and white, you will show the color of their soul.” – Unknown

Well, it is so true. And I don’t know about you, but I need a little soul today.

Anyway, enjoy and another happy (belated) birthday to Maren! XO

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My name is Suzy and for the last 18 years I've had the absolute honor and privilege of photographing families during their life's greatest moments in Chicago and all around the world (and I have the smile lines to prove it). I absolutely love photography, and I am extremely good at what I do. But my absolute best and most important work is being able to help people connect with their families. So they can see and appreciate of all of things that are so wonderful about their life. 

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