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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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chicago family vacation photographers

If you follow our blog then you probably already recognize this awesome family whose birth story I captured earlier this year.  I had so much fun working with this bunch, you can imagine my delight when they asked if I’d be free to come document Sloane’s christening in Harbor Springs, Michigan.  After discussing their goals […]

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chicago newborn baby photographers

Remember this little girl’s big smile?   Unfortunately the day that we had baby Eleanor’s session, Vasili wasn’t able to help me.. but thankfully my good friend Julia came to the rescue 🙂  We had so much fun working together and watching all of the big smiles that this sweet girl gave.  I also really […]

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chicago pregnancy photojournalists

If you follow our blog, you may remember a certain chubby, bald and insanely adorable newborn boy that we photographed not long ago.. I first met this little guy’s parents back in summer and then met up a second time with them for a maternity session to capture life pre-baby’s arrival.  It was during that […]

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chicago child photographers

As I always say, one of the things I love most about our job are the deep, long-lasting relationships we develop with the families we work with.  I find it so fascinating all the different ways that people love each other, the different ways that people communicate with one another, and in general I just […]

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chicago newborn baby photographers

Ahh where do I begin.. seeing this family is always such a joy for me and I can’t believe that I’m already doing 8 month photos for baby Lydia whose newborn session we just had what felt like yesterday.  She’s sitting up all on her own, she has literally the biggest smile and most contagious laughter ever […]

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