ABOUT ME
getting to know me
MY WHY
Photographing humans and telling their stories feels like something that has always been a part of me. I’ve had a camera in my hand in one shape or another since I was 11 years old.
While a lot of people can take beautiful images, I want to do this for you and more.
Firstly, I want to give the gift of ease and effortlessness.
Gearing up for an event or photography session can be stressful for some. (I understand how photographs of yourself can evoke lots of different emotions). I want to remove any negativity and document you and the people you love in a way that feels fun, freeing and beautiful. I will be silly. I will be corny. I will act a fool to make your little ones laugh. I will wiggle it out before I ask you to shake out any stiffness that might be held in. In other words, I want to show you that there is NO reason to be self-conscious or embarrassed in front of me. I will shower you in compliments (that you deserve) because this is honestly how I see you. Love between humans - What is more beautiful than that?
Secondly, I want to immortalize you and those you love because life isn’t forever.
I am an only child and lost my mother unexpectedly over 10 years ago. She was my world. She also hated photographs of herself. She harshly critiqued herself and this imprinted on me at a very young age. I dodged cameras, the way she did, as young as 8 years old. I picked apart photos of myself just like she did. Though this habit was hard to break, I now see the effects of dodging the camera. Not only are you diminishing yourself and your worth, you are cheating yourself and loved ones out of memories. I don’t blame her for doing this. Our culture and unrealistic societal standards are the root of this but I am still heartbroken that she had such a negative perception of herself. She was a beautiful human inside and out. Her smile and laugh were truly infectious.
And now that she is gone, I wish I had more images to look back on. I miss her more than I can ever describe.
So, now I hope you can see my why and how it is 2 fold.
Taking photographs aren’t and shouldn’t be scary. My goal is to take all of that away while immortalizing the people you love for generation after generation. Nothing is more beautiful or precious than the people we love.
getting to know me
MY STORY
THE SHORT STORY
LA native but Chicago raised me. San Francisco, CA is now our home.
Mother to cats, plants and a little human.
Cooking soothes my soul
I met my husband at a party while stuffing onion rings into my face
Plant hoarder
~ But ~ attempting minimalism in every other facet of life
Schitt’s Creek, The Office, Murderino (if you know, you know)
Hot sauce connoisseur
My nickname and favorite food: Sushi
Organized free-spirit living for the simple things in life
THE LONG STORY
My love for photography started in a darkroom workshop in 7th grade and my main subjects were my cats and any other animal I could get to sit still long enough. Throughout college photography was my hobby and I started doing small gigs - second shooting at weddings or photographing for my college newspaper.
After college, I moved to Chicago and continued my photography hobby on and off while working in marketing, which ~newsflash~ was not my passion. I was just doing what I thought I was supposed to do. After work, I photographed almost anything and everyone, but mostly concerts and music festivals and figured out I never wanted to put my camera down.
So, I saved up a nest egg. I quit my job. My own little photography business was born.
A couple years later and here I am in my new San Francisco home, with my dream job, my wonderful husband Jeremy, two kitties and our newest addition - our wonderful daughter Remy.
I am beyond grateful that I get to do what I love. Let’s create something beautiful together.
We love to travel & explore. My husband and daughter in La Paz, Mexico.
Camera in hand at all times! I truly adore what I do.
Our two cats, Pesto & Pepper
My baby girl turned 3 on Valentines Day, 2023. Time truly flies!
KIND WORDS
We don't have words to describe the quality of Susie's work. We feel so lucky to have found her. She has shot (and been a part of) several of our life's events starting with a casual shoot to shooting all the days of our wedding celebrations. She has an eye for moments and the depth present in each moment, each expression, and each emotion. She is someone who truly feels the scene in her mind and heart, which eventually shows its authenticity in the photographs. She is truly a genius behind the lens. If you are someone who understands and appreciates good photography, you will be overjoyed with Susie's work. For those who are just looking for 100% perfection in photos, Susie is your gal. We have already recommended her work so many of her close friends, and her fan base continues to grow exponentially.
- Chandan B.
I felt completely at ease during the entire photo shoot. Susie has the perfect combination of professionalism and a down to earth attitude.
- Adam L.
Susie is an AMAZING photographer. My son and I had a such a blast with her. She is so responsive and so quick! I had a set place I wanted to go to for pictures but of course with unpredictable San Francisco weather the location was just too foggy. She text me within 10 minutes and we met at a different place. I thought I would be bummed but the new location she picked was breathtakingly beautiful! And cherry on top, the pictures turned out so amazing. I will definitely book her again in the near future. Thank you for everything Susie!!
- Lily L.
I do not think there are enough positive words to describe Susie's professionalism and amazing photography. I am always in love with the outcome of our photos. The way she captures our family is amazing. Love the memories being made. If you are looking for a down to earth, professional photographer you will find it in Susie.
- Sheyla Y.
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