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I'm Suzy of Simply by Suzy, and I'm so happy you're here at my blog because I can't wait to serve you with lots of good stuff like a peek into all of my favorite photoshoots for clients, freebies and resources on motherhood, how to get more connected with your life, and how to take beautiful pictures of it. 

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Picking outfits, getting your kids to behave, the sheer logistics of getting ready and out the door, cleaning up perfectly... planning a big amazing photoshoot of your family can seem daunting and stressful for some. Read about an alternative way to approach your family photoshoot experience so it's easy and FUN.

redefining the family photoshoot experience

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The other weekend I spent with seriously some of the sweetest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.  I originally met Kate through a mutual friend whose nursery she designed.  After capturing her work for On to Baby and also getting to know her occasionally over the last year, Kate is my hands-down favorite […]

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chicago pregnancy photographers

I recently spent the afternoon with this family for a pregnancy session after returning home from our trip to Carbondale, IL.  I can’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate being home than making new friends and getting back to work. After a couple weeks of rain and rescheduling, we finally lucked out with […]

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newborn photographers in chicago

The other month I got together with a good friend, Lindsay Pinchuk, and owner of Bump Club Chicago – Chicago’s first and only social event group for new and expecting moms – for both pictures of her family and a little catching up.  At the end of our visit we took some time to brainstorm […]

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chicago baby shower photographers

A friend and owner of Chicago’s very own TipsyCake contacted me a couple months ago asking if she could ‘gift’ me to her friends to document their baby shower, and I am so glad that she did.  It was my very first Indian baby shower & blessing and while I absolutely love experiencing new cultures […]

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chicago newborn photographers

It feels like just last week that I visited good friends to help them capture the arrival of their second little one, Knox.  And while I love all the families I work with, this bunch is extra special for me to visit as I’ve been photographing them and Knox’s mom’s sister’s family (confused yet?) for […]

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