SIMPLY BY SUZY

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chicago wedding photojournalists | tamara & brian

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

Vasili and I had the BEST time ever photographing this wedding at the Sofitel Hotel in Chicago (whose staff worked so incredibly hard to ensure the day went smoothly and everyone had everything they needed, including us).   When I last saw Tamara & Brian at their engagement session, they told me that while there were going to be many traditions incorporated into their big day, they wanted it all to really be about the amazing friends and family in their lives.  And that it was!  In terms of the details throughout the day, I was particularly in love with the floral arrangements and bouquets put together by Nadine Horwitz of Fragrant Design as well as the oh so delicious cupcakes made by Sweet Mandy B’s (mmm sweet mandy b’s is my absolute FAVORITE!)

Thank you so much B&T for allowing us the honor, blessing and privilege of capturing the story of your wedding. Mazel tov!

Ceremony/Reception venue: Sofitel Hotel Chicago  

Florist: Nadine Horwitz, Fragrant Design  

DJ: Spencer Lokken

Cupcake tower: Sweet Mandy B’s

Videographer: Amy Arhart (contact me for her information, she is just starting out in business and such a pleasure to work with!)

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For nearly two decades, I’ve worked with individuals and families who understand the value of time. And the importance of preserving it well.

My work centers on creating living archives: carefully composed records of a life as it’s being lived. Not performances. Not surface moments. But the relationships, environments, and details that define a legacy.

I approach each commission with the eye of an artist and the discipline of a documentarian. Listening closely. Observing deeply. Shaping work that is meant to endure. Crafted on film, finished as heirloom objects, and designed to be held in your hands, lived with in the home, and passed down in your private family vault. 

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