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

Ohh Oliver.. I feel such a connection with this little guy as I have been through the entire experience of watching him grow in his mama’s bellybe born into this world and now returning to visit one week after his birth.  His parents are such kind people with warm, loving hearts so it was absolutely no surprise to me that baby Oliver would be just as calm-natured  and happy during his session with us.  Thank you so much to Oliver and his family for allowing me to document the growth of their family and stay tuned for Oliver’s full belly to birth story :o)

Also I want to thank my friend Jill Velicer for coming all the way from Wisconsin to hang out with and help Vasili & I during Oliver’s session (and a big thank you to her for bringing the gorgeous scarf that we used during little Ollie bear’s session!).  She is so unbelievably sweet and her work is as amazing as she is so be sure to check it out (especially if you’re from the Milwaukee area!).

…and then I wanted to say another BIG THANK YOU to Jill for taking these beautiful images of Vasili and I working together.  It just melts my heart to have these moments captured <3

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

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