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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.
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.
One of my favorite moments during newborn sessions is when parents think that we’re not photographing them anymore, and the pressure to perform and pose seems to wither away. Â At the start of my photography endeavors I spent so much time perfecting my technical skills, lighting, posing… now I find myself shifting toward learning how […]
Even when we know nothing about the world around us, we already know that love feels good 🙂
This past weekend Vasili and I photographed our first Jewish wedding with this awesome couple at the Sofitel Hotel Chicago. Â Everything was amazing, from the flowers to the hora (which I think is now officially my favorite wedding tradition!), and we couldn’t have had a better time. Â Thank you so much Tamara & Brian for […]
Recently I had the pleasure of shooting alongside one of my good photographer friends from afar, Shannon Dodd from SD Photography in Iowa, who was visiting Chicago for a newborn session. Â Shannon and I spent about 5 hours working with baby Emmett and I think I speak for both of us when I say that […]
Okay seriously, these two are the cutest little boys ever! Â Vasili and I photographed these adorable twin brothers recently (whose mama is a Radiant Heart Yogini!)Â and I am blown away at how many smiles they both gave the entire time we hung out. Â Just a hunch but I imagine I’ll revisit them years from now […]
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